During the training, your team will gain:
Empathy & Understanding: Understanding the Unique Strengths and Differences of Diverse Neurotypes (Including Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, PDA and more)
Knowledge of Accommodations and Strategies: These will become a natural part of everyday interactions, daily processes and environments.
Insight to Maximise Sensory Tools: Practical ways to use sensory equipment, everyday objects, and natural strategies to support regulation in daily life.
Empowerment: Leave feeling empowered with a deeper understanding of what truly helps and why - so that everyone feels valued, understood, heard, and supported to thrive as their authentic selves
Meet Our Expert 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.

About This Course
7 Modules
Covering all aspects of Neurodiversity
Course Completion Certificate
Certificate of Attendance
A powerful, transformative day of training that equips your staff with everything they need to create neuro-inclusive classrooms.
Leave feeling empowered

Who is this training for?
This 6-hour training is designed for educators across a wide range of settings. It delivers practical, neurodiversity-affirming insight into autism, sensory needs, and additional needs - helping staff better support neurodivergent children and young people in everyday school life. Perfect for: Primary & Secondary Schools Colleges & Universities Early Years & Childcare Settings Youth Clubs Special Educational Needs (SEN) Schools Recommended for: Principals, Teachers, Classroom Assistants Anyone who plays a role in a child or young person’s school experience. To support a truly inclusive environment, we offer a 4-hour companion training designed for the key people who shape a neurodivergent child or young person’s daily experience beyond the classroom including parents, canteen staff, caretakers, transport providers, neighbours, relatives, family friends, and others involved in their daily life. *insert name of 4 hour course* Together, these courses form the wider support network 'the everyday army' that helps neurodivergent children and young people feel safe, seen, and supported.
Event Details
Whether you're just getting started or looking to enhance your settings knowledge of neurodiversity , this hands-on workshop offers valuable, actionable guidance, real life scenarios and immersive experiences. Training can be delivered at a location of your choice anywhere in Northern Ireland. Maximum 50 people. For training outside of Northern Ireland please contact us for a quote.
Meet Your Instructors: Lorraine McAleer & Andy Hazley

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. Andy Hazley brings both personal and professional insight as an adult with autism, ADHD, PDA, and Dyslexia/Dyspraxia and proud father of three adult children, all on the spectrum. For over 20 years, he has been passionately advocating and supporting families and organization through training. His work is grounded in empathy, real-world experience, and ongoing research to help children be better understood and supported.
What People Are Saying
Testimonials build trust — fast. See how our training event is making a difference and helping attendees succeed with their sensory rooms.
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 202
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
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Join our training event to gain valuable insights, practical tips, and expert guidance on neurodiversity.
£1,200.00