26TRA008 Building Resilience In The Neurodivergent Learner (P) (PP) (SNA)

 

 

 

DATE:     Wednesday, 21st January 2026
TIME:      7:00 pm - 8.00pm
VENUE:  Online Via Zoom

Target Audience: Primary, Post Primary, SNA

 This webinar will focus understanding why many neurodivergent students experience high levels of stress and anxiety. ND conditions increase the likelihood of experiencing stress due to a combination of sensory sensitivities, executive function challenges and interpersonal challenges. Participants will explore the impact of the pressures of living in world that rarely accommodates non typical ways of thinking and functioning. In this webinar participants will

• Enhance their understanding of the Neurodivergent learner’s experience in school
• Develop understanding of the Window of Tolerance and brains response to stress
• Explore how to support learners in a neuro affirming way that centres self-compassion and self-awareness
• Learn the difference between distress tolerance skills and capacity building skills

Facilitator: Dr. Clara O Byrne PhD., M.Sc., M.Ed., M.Phil., B.Sc., B.A., HDE.

Dr Clara is a Chartered Psychologist with expertise in Education and Disability and is a certified ADHD Parent Coach. A former NCSE advisor (Behaviour & Wellbeing) and special school teacher, she runs a private practice in West Cork. Dr Clara’s extensive training has focused on neuro-affirming practices, coaching psychology, brain/body connection, stress management and disability advocacy. Dr Clara has a particular interest in working Neurodivergent individuals, Parents, and teens. See www.claraobyrne.ie for more information.