From Understanding
to Independence
Real strategies for raising neurodiverse kids at home
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Saturday
20
June 2026
- Coffee
- 9:30 AM
- Session
- 10:00 AM
- Finish
- 12:30 PM
- Place
- Oxalis Academy
Help that actually works at home
A morning for parents supporting kids with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning difficulties and differences, and other related profiles. We look at why daily routines, organisation and independence can be such a struggle, and what you can do about it.
No jargon, no theory dumps. Just practical, evidence-backed ideas you can try the same week, covering routines, chores, organisation, emotional regulation and building independence.
Every child can thrive with the right mix of empathy, structure and practical support.
Four things you'll take home
Practical wins you can put to use straight away.
Read the behaviour
Spot what's really going on behind the attention, communication and emotional flashpoints.
Build routines that stick
Set up predictable days that cut anxiety and make tasks easier to start and finish.
Get organised
Use simple tools that work: visual prompts, checklists, task breakdowns and reminders.
Grow independence
Hand over responsibility one step at a time and watch confidence follow.
How the session runs
Expert guidance, real examples and plenty of time for your questions.
Welcome Coffee
9:30 to 10:00Grab a coffee, settle in, and meet other parents.
Opening
10:00 to 10:10A quick welcome and an introduction to our speaker.
Understanding Neurodiversity
10:10 to 10:40How ADHD, ASD and learning differences shape everyday routines and independence.
Chores, Organisation and Routines
10:40 to 11:20What actually works at home: visual routines, task breakdown, smoother transitions and homework that gets done.
Building Confidence and Autonomy
11:20 to 11:55How to step back the right way, so kids take on more without the meltdowns.
Your Questions
11:55 to 12:20Bring your real situations. We'll talk through them together.
Wrap Up
12:20 to 12:30The key takeaways and where to go from here.
Pooja Bhatia
Special Educator · Teacher Trainer · Parenting Coach
ASD & Learning Difficulties/Differences Intervention Expert · SENCo · Founder of Cerability
Pooja has spent over 20 years as a Certified Special Educator, Counsellor and SENCo, building inclusive classrooms for kids with ASD, ADHD, intellectual disability and learning differences.
She works with parents, teachers and learners directly, through tailored intervention plans, teacher training, parent coaching and life skills programmes.
Understand the child first. The confidence, organisation and independence follow.
Come join us
We keep numbers small so it stays personal. Tell us you're coming and we'll email you the details.
▸Saturday, 20 June 2026
▸9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
▸Oxalis Academy