Neurodiversity-Affirming Goal Setting for Paediatric Therapists

Write Goals That Truly Support and Empower Neurodivergent Children

Feeling Unsure About How to Write Neurodiversity-Affirming Goals? You’re Not Alone.

As a paediatric therapist, you want to set goals that are meaningful, ethical, and supportive of neurodivergent children. But traditional goal-setting frameworks often focus on “fixing” rather than fostering authentic growth. How can you ensure your goals align with the child’s strengths, needs, and aspirations—while also addressing the environmental factors that impact their success?Join us for this live webinar with Dr. Bronwyn Sutton, where you'll gain clarity and confidence in developing neurodiversity-affirming goals that truly support the children and families you work with.

📅 Friday 7th February

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  • Perth (WA - AWST): 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  • Darwin (NT - ACST): 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

  • Adelaide (SA - ACDT): 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

  • Brisbane (QLD - AEST): 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart (NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS - AEDT): 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

🖥️ Format: Live online workshop (recording available for 3 months)

🎤 Guest Expert: Dr. Bronwyn Sutton


What You’ll Gain from This Workshop

✅ A clear understanding of ND-affirming goal setting—what it is and why it matters

✅ The key differences between ND-affirming goals vs. traditional SMART goals

✅ A goal-setting framework to help you prioritize meaningful goals

✅ Strategies to develop goals for the child, parents, teachers, peers, or siblings

✅ A simple outcome measure to track progress and ensure success


The Problem: Traditional Goal-Setting Doesn't Always Fit

If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to write goals that truly reflect a child’s needs…

If you’ve worried that your goal-setting approach focuses too much on compliance instead of empowerment…

If you want to feel more confident in collaborating with neurodivergent children and their families…Then this workshop is for you.


The Solution: A New Approach to Goal Setting

In this live webinar, Dr. Bronwyn Sutton will guide you through a neurodiversity-affirming approach to goal setting that prioritizes the child’s voice, strengths, and environment.

🌟 Key Learning Outcomes:

Define what ND-affirming goals are and why they matter

Understand how ND-affirming goals differ from traditional SMART goals

Learn a goal-setting framework that prioritizes collaboration and respect

Develop meaningful goals for children, parents, teachers, peers, and siblings

Apply a simple outcome measure to track and evaluate progress

🎁 Bonus: You’ll get access to the recording for 3 months, so you can revisit the content anytime!

About The Presenters

Dr. Bronwyn Sutton is an award-winning speech pathologist with 38 years’ experience in private practice, education, and health. She is a neurodiversity-affirming therapist with a focus on understanding why a child is struggling and responding with empathy and support. To deepen her knowledge about autism, she pursued postgraduate qualifications in Education, along with a Master of Special Education in Autism and Early Intervention. Dr Sutton’s PhD research focused on utilising iPad technology to facilitate emotionally safe social interactions for autistic students. Dr Sutton is a sessional lecturer at Griffith University and frequently lectures on autism to allied health professionals and teachers.

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