Friday, August 29, 2025

9:05 AM - 9:50 AM

Courtyard 1

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Overview

Children with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), particularly those who have been in out of home care, face unique challenges in educational settings. This session, led by an educator and carer with lived experience of parenting neurodivergent children impacted by trauma, will explore the profound impact of ACEs on learning, behavior, and emotional regulation. Attendees will gain insights into the dual perspective of a parent and educator, with practical strategies to create trauma-informed, supportive environments at school that foster growth, safety, and resilience for all students. Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by students who have experiences trauma or who are neurodivergent and ways to support and nurture their inclusion in the school environment.

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