Module Overview
This course deepens your empathy and understanding of neurodivergence, helping you see the world through the eyes of those with lived experience. You'll be guided through a compassionate, insight-driven approach that reveals what’s happening beneath the surface, empowering you to respond with empathy, not judgment. Along the way, you'll explore the unique strengths and differences associated with Autism, ADHD, PDA (Pervasive Drive for Autonomy), and more.
This module lays the essential foundation for meaningful support. It builds the deep understanding needed to make accommodations and strategies feel natural and instinctive. Without this grounding, approaches can feel hollow or forced. With it, your support becomes neuro-affirming, authentic, and rooted in real insight and human connection.
With this greater understanding , we shift from assumptions to insight, exploring why behaviours and reactions often differ, how unmet needs can lead to overload, and why accommodations aren’t an optional extra - they’re essential.
This module is grounded in the McAleer Regulation Framework, it features the Three Anchors of Regulation, Modes of Wellbeing and the Volcano Window of Tolerance models: powerful, practical tools for promoting wellbeing.
Meet your speakers
Andy Hazley & Lorraine McAleer
Neurodiversity Training Specialists
Join Andy and Lorraine as they brings both personal and professional insight as adults with autism. For over 17 years, they have been passionately advocating and supporting families and organisations through education, training and support.
Event Details
In-person Neurodiversity training for your team, delivered at a location of your choice in Northern Ireland. For training outside of NI please contact us for a quote Maximum of 40 people. This option allows for hands-on activities, group discussions, and direct interaction with the trainer who brings both professional insight and lived experience. We’re flexible: Daytime, evening, and weekend options available to suit your schedule.
Ready to start your learning journey?
Book now and we will contact you to confirm time and dates that work for you. If unsure please contact us on [email protected] 02890 319 360
£450.00
Continue your Learning Journey
For maximum impact and understanding, we recommend completing this module alongside: When the Senses Speak Connection in Action These modules together provide a foundation of understanding and support strategies to help you on your journey.
Meet Lorraine
Lorraine McAleer, a former teacher and late-identified woman with autism, has over 25 years of experience. She co-founded Learning SPACE and Diverse SPACE to empower children and their key adults with effective, compassionate support. Her journey is rooted in family experience and shaped by years of hands-on practice, training, and continuous learning
Meet Andy
Andy brings both personal and professional insight as an adult with autism, ADHD, PDA, and Dyslexia/Dyspraxia and proud father of three adult children, who are all autistic. For over 20 years, he has been passionately advocating and supporting families and organization through training.
What people are saying
Lorraine and Andy were incredible! I laughed, cried and learnt so much. The most raw, honest and open thinking and minded course I have attended relating to autism, ADHD and neurodiversity. Thank you and keep up the great work
Enniskillen Our Generation Project May 2025
It was really informative and Lorraine & Andy were so passionate about what they were teaching us. Thank you! More of this needed for all staff in schools
Enniskillen Our Generation Project May 2025
Thanks to Andy I have learnt how to get into the mind of my son and why he does the things he does!
Parent
This training workshop has helped me: 1. Reflect and build a deeper understanding of my ASD, 2. I feel more confident to help other people to help support and encouraging positive interactions as part of building their confidence
Enniskillen Our Generation Project May 2025
“I’ve been in this job for 20 years and I don’t think anyone really told me what to do with these sensory tools. It was fabulous. Thank you for facilitating.”
Glengormley High School
Excellent, very personable training, well done and thank you to both trainers
Enniskillen Our Generation Project May 2025