During the training, your team will gain:
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.
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 2 to 3 Days of training that equips your staff with everything they need to create neuro-inclusive classrooms.
Leave feeling empowered
Who is this training for?
This powerful 6-hour training is designed for educators across a wide range of settings. It delivers practical, neurodiversity-affirming insight into autism, adhd, pda, sensory needs, and more- helping your team confidently 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. Why choose the Masterclass? ✅ More time for hands-on activities, group discussions, and direct interaction with our trainer, who brings both professional expertise and lived experience. What your team will gain: ✅ Deep insight, empathy & understanding of neurodivergence ✅ Clear understanding of sensory, interaction & daily process differences ✅ Practical accommodations and everyday strategies that actually work ✅ Simple, effective communication tools for stronger connections ✅ Tools to create calmer, more inclusive classrooms ✅ Ways to use existing sensory resources and natural supports with confidence You’ll also: ✅ Explore how to support the Three Anchors of Regulation in real-life school scenarios ✅ Understand their impact on the core Modes of Being ✅ Complete an Anchors of Regulation Audit - examining sensory, interaction, and daily process dynamics in your setting Grounded in the McAleer Regulation Framework, this session gives your school community a powerful, practical foundation for creating environments where neurodivergent learners feel safe, seen, and supported - every single day.
Holistic approach to supporting neurodivergent young people
To support a truly inclusive environment, we offer a 4-hour training programme for the wider community: Supporting Neurodivergent Young People: A Whole-Community Approach to Inclusion. This session is designed for the key people who shape a neurodivergent child or young person’s daily life beyond the classroom — including parents, canteen staff, caretakers, transport providers, neighbours, relatives, family friends, and others involved in their everyday world. When paired with school-based training, this creates a cohesive and well-rounded support system - ensuring the young person experiences a consistent, inclusive approach across both educational and community settings. Together, these trainings form a wider support network — the “everyday army” - that helps neurodivergent children and young people feel safe, seen, and truly supported.
Event Details
In-person group training for your team or community, delivered privately at your location of your choice in Northern Ireland. For training outside of NI please contact us for a quote Maximum of 40 people. This can be delivered over 2-3 days. 🗓️ We’re flexible: Daytime, evening, and weekend options available to suit your schedule.
Ready to start your learning journey?
Book your team or community training to deliver meaningful, practical learning that builds confidence, strengthens capacity, and creates lasting impact. We will be in contact to confirm time and dates that work for you. If unsure please contact us on [email protected] or 02890 319 360
£1,200.00
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, I cried and I 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
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
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
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
Thanks to Andy I have learnt how to get into the mind of my son and why he does the things he does!
Parent
Excellent, very personable training, well done and thank you to both trainers
Enniskillen Our Generation Project May 2025
Lorraine and Andy were incredible! I laughed, I cried and I 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