Neurodiversity & Anxiety | Instructor Development Day

Name: Neurodiversity & Anxiety | Instructor Development Day
Start: 2025-03-17T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-03-17T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Ystradgynlais Rugby

Schedule

Mon Mar 17 2025 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Ystradgynlais Rugby | Pontardawe, WA

Schedule and Sessions
9:00 AM - 09:30 Arrival Refreshements
9:30 AM – 11:00 Session One: Neurodiversity Awareness (CPD Accredited)
- A foundational course introducing neurodiversity conditions and their impact on learning to drive.
11:15 AM – 12:45 Session Two: Neurodiversity and Anxiety
- Explore the connections between neurodiversity and anxiety.
- Engage in practical, experiential exercises to better understand different thought and information-processing styles.
12:45 PM – 1:30 Lunch
Lunch is provided and included in the ticket price.
1:30 PM – 3:00 Session Three: Mindfulness Basics for Instructors and Students
- Learn what mindfulness is (and isn’t) and its benefits for driving instructors and students.
- Practical strategies to incorporate mindfulness into lessons, focusing on attention and resets without traditional meditation.
- The approach is straightforward, emphasizing application during driving sessions.
3:15 PM – 4:45 Session Four: Supporting Nervous and Anxious Students
Interactive exploration of three key areas:
- Asking effective questions.
- Understanding the brain and anxiety.
- Confidence-building strategies.
Participants will brainstorm and discuss these topics to develop actionable insights.
This event promises a mix of informative content, practical exercises, and interactive discussions to support driving instructors in their work with neurodiverse and anxious learners.
*attendees will also receive a booklet and an accredited CPD certificate via the Thrive system, specifically for the neurodiversity awareness session.