Beyond the lens of neurodivergence: deepening trauma-informed practice

Exploring Trauma-Informed Approaches Through the Lens of Neurodivergence

Are you a teacher, SENCO, therapist, social worker, or professional supporting children and young people? Do you want to deepen your understanding of how trauma and neurodivergence intersect — and develop practical tools that truly make a difference?

Join us in Essex for a one-day, in-person trauma-informed neurodivergence conference 2025 hosted by Inspire Wellbeing Services in partnership with Kids Inspire. With a full programme of expert keynotes, interactive workshops, and evidence-based strategies, this event is designed to give you practical skills you can apply immediately in your work.

Conference Details

Spaces are limited – register your interest today to secure your place.

Date and time

16th October 2025

Time

9:25am to 6:00pm

Location

Colchester Football Stadium

Price

£175 per delegate

Learn from Leading Experts

Our keynote speakers bring extensive clinical expertise and lived experience to the topics of trauma, neurodivergence, and therapeutic support at our trauma-informed neurodivergence conference 2025:

  • Kieran Rose, The Autistic Advocate – internationally recognised for his work in autism advocacy and neurodivergent lived experience.

  • Sue Bell OBE DL – Chief Executive and Clinical Director of both Kids Inspire and Inspire Wellbeing Services, with decades of clinical practice in trauma-informed care.

Hands-On Workshops

Throughout the day, you’ll engage in interactive sessions focused on key areas of trauma-informed practice and neurodivergence, including:

  • Recognising and supporting neurodivergent burnout

  • Facilitating non-verbal communication through small world play

  • Embodied self-regulation strategies to help professionals co-regulate with children

  • Understanding and supporting sleep challenges in neurodivergent children

  • Creating neuro-affirming environments that welcome diverse communication styles

Connect and Collaborate
The conference also offers valuable opportunities to connect with fellow professionals, share experiences, and build your support network in a safe, supportive environment.

You'll leave with

Whether you’re experienced in trauma-informed work or beginning your learning journey, this conference will provide fresh insights, inspiration, and confidence to enhance your practice.

Confidence

Greater confidence in recognising the subtle signs of distress in children who mask

Understanidng

Practical understanding of neuro-affirming language and its importance

Strategies

Child-centred, trauma-informed strategies you can use immediately

Tools

Tools for working collaboratively with families, schools, and wider support teams

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