Kerry Murphy will be opening the conference with her workshop looking at ‘Neurodiversity’, including:

• An introduction to neurodiversity and what it means for early years.
• An exploration of ‘ableism’ and ‘disablism’ including the medical model and deficit approach.
• Considering the key shifts towards a neurodiversity-affirming approach.
• Practical ideas and next steps for honouring inclusion for disabled and neurodivergent children.
• Consider what neurodiversity affirming practice looks like, and how to shift into this new approach.