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THE NEURODIVERSITY HOMESCHOOLING SUMMIT

Connect.
Learn.
Empower.

Four days of practical learning, meaningful conversations and support for neurodiverse families.

The Neurodiversity Summit brings together parents, homeschoolers, educators and experienced voices to explore how we can better understand and support neurodivergent children.

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Tickets from $35 AUD

Just $2.30 per workshop

Neurodiversity + Homeschooling

600+ joined our last Neurodiversity Summit.

Live conversations, practical perspectives and ideas you can return to.

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A summit designed with different learners in mind

There is no single way to homeschool, learn or support a neurodivergent child.

That’s exactly why the
Neurodiversity Homeschooling Summit
exists!

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Packed with...

Inspiring Workshops

Fresh ideas from experienced homeschoolers and educators who have walked this path before you — sharing what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what learning can really look like at home.

Practical Ideas

Not just theory. Real strategies, tools, and perspectives you can take straight back into your homeschool the very next day.

Community & Connection

A space where neurodivergent homeschool families come together to share ideas, experiences, and encouragement.

Helping you grow a learning life
that truly fits your family.

What happens at the summit?

Across four days you'll hear workshops, conversations, and inspiring stories from homeschool families across Australia and New Zealand.

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The Workshops...

Four Days of Learning, Inspiration, Community & Connection

Building Agency & Independence in Neurodiverse Young People

Rebecca English

Description

We know that schools are not doing a good job with neurodiverse young people. We know they aren’t doing a good job with any young people but it’s our young people who identify as having a neurodivergence that are most affected. In this presentation, we’ll talk about how you can support your neurodiverse young person’s needs for agency and control over their lives but also help them develop that need in a healthy and respectful way. We’ll talk about self-determination theory, the purpose of education, and how all of these are affected by your neurodiverse young person’s needs.

A Late Diagnosis: A Mother and Son's Journey

Jillina Whittaker

Description

Jillina shares her family's journey supporting their neurodivergent son and how he came to receive a diagnosis after graduation. She reflects on his childhood and homeschooling without a diagnosis, why it came later than expected, and the question: Would an earlier diagnosis have made a difference? She shares the big challenges they have faced, the people who have stood in his corner, and those who have not. The journey is only just beginning with the NDIS, higher education, employment, adolescence, and the shift from dependence to independence.

Why 'Just Try Harder' Doesn't Work

Micarlé Callea

Description

Every homeschool parent has heard it: if they'd just try harder, the day wouldn't unravel. But executive function isn't a willpower problem. This session breaks down a simple framework for what's actually happening — planning, prioritising, task initiation, working memory — busts the common myths parents are told about ADHD, and shares workarounds you can use tomorrow morning.

The Disappointments and Delights of Dyslexia

Sheena Harris

Description

Diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 17, for Sheena, everything suddenly came into focus. The many years of torment through school, the struggles of learning to read, write, figure out maths and more frustrations, brought Sheena to a very low self-esteem. A diagnosis provided clarity as to what had caused the difficulties, but this was just the beginning. Sheena will be joined by Micarle' in a very real and honest conversation about living with dyslexia and how we can help our children, who may be dyslexic, to arrive at adult-hood with a self esteem that is intact, and with strategies that can help overcome the many frustrations that go with such a learning difficulty. It's not all bad news, dyslexia has given Sheena a wonderful creativity that seems so perfectly normal to her, yet it baffles her that others marvel at her continual flow of ideas. She went on to train as a teacher and wrote a 10,000 word dissertation at University on 'Self-Esteem in the Hospitality Industry'. There will be plenty of time for questions during and following the discussion, which is sure to be enlightening for all home educating parents of children with neuro diverse needs.

‘What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?’ Preparing Your Kids for Life After School

Aimee Engler

Description

It’s easy to say that you’ll prepare your child for life after school, but it’s another thing do it, especially when your child can’t travel the usual path/s, and the responsibility of planning an alternative falls exclusively in YOUR lap. There’s just so much to figure out! There are the numerous acronyms (eg. VET and ATAR), rules to follow (eg. ‘Earn or learn’), a plethora of options of not only what they can do but also ways of getting there.
This seminar is all about informing you on how to create a unique pathway for your unique child so that they can leave school with a plan in place. It’ll cover such things as:
- Acronyms, rules and an overview of the ‘school to work ‘system.
- What is ‘career counselling’ and when to start it.
- How a homeschooled child obtains a school leavers certificate.
- What options are there when a child isn’t interested in finishing year 12.
- Who can help create a post-school pathway and support you along the way.
- What are the minimum requirements that every child should aim for.

Navigating Learning Disabilities: A Personal Experience

Krystel Watts

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Mental Health and Parenting

Adele Leach

Description

Understanding how a parent’s mental health impacts the whole family, especially when we’re stuck in survival mode. We’ll explore recognising when support is needed, building a stronger support network, practical strategies for coping, and tools and resources available both online and in the community.

Supporting Your Child into Higher Education: Understanding the Support Available

Patricia Fitzgerald

Description

The path from homeschooling to university or further study can feel uncertain when your child is neurodivergent — what support actually exists, and how do you access it? In this conversation, Micarlé sits down with Patricia to unpack the practical realities of supporting a neurodivergent learner through the transition into higher education. From navigating disability support services to advocating for accommodations and building your child's confidence and independence along the way, this session offers grounded, real-world guidance for parents planning ahead.

Deschooling: A PDA Parent Journey

Marissa Taylor

Description

Marissa shares her personal journey through deschooling, learning about ableism and recognising her own ableist thinking. She explores how changing her perspective helped her find her feet in home education while supporting her neurodivergent children.

A Chat About Homeschooling with Down Syndrome

Jacquelyn Rickard

Description

Join Micarlé as she chats with Jacquelyn Rickard about what homeschooling looks like through the lens of Down Syndrome. They'll talk about the early decisions, the rhythms of daily life, the resources and people that have made the biggest difference, and what thriving looks like in Jacquelyn's family. This is a space we haven't made room for yet in our summits, and we're so glad to bring it in this year. Come along for a real conversation, not a lecture, about a journey that deserves to be heard.

Learning on the Days When Nobody Has Much Left

Hayley Sommeling

Description

Not every learning day goes to plan, and that’s okay. This practical, reassuring session explores how families can keep learning meaningful on low-energy, low-capacity days, particularly when supporting neurodivergent children. We’ll share simple ways to reduce demands, embrace flexibility, recognise everyday learning and make the most of short bursts of engagement. You’ll walk away with practical ideas and go-to resources for those moments when nobody has much left to give.

Three Years Ahead and Two Years Behind: Teaching Maths To A Child Who Doesn't Fit A Year Level

Richard WIlson

Description

Most maths programmes assume a child sits neatly at one year level. This isn’t true for a lot of neurodivergent learners. They might be excelling in one area and have gaps in another, and a year-level textbook makes both problems worse. We look at how diagnostic assessment maps what a child actually knows, how learning can then move at their pace rather than a class pace, and what that looks like day to day for a parent who is already carrying a lot. We can also walk through a simple way to see where the real gaps are without having to test for them yourself.

TBA

Twinkl Sponsor

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Understanding How and Whether You Need to Incorporate Your Child's Neurodiversity into Your Registrations and Yearly Reviews

Panel

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Representatives from each state and NZ discussing how much depth you actually need to go into when explaining your learning decisions in registrations and reviews.

TBA - Non Academic Pathway

Panel

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Ask us Anything!

Panel

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Got a question about homeschooling, neurodiversity, learning, or supporting your child? Bring your questions to our Ask Us Anything session! This is your chance to ask, share, and get practical insights from our panel in a relaxed, supportive conversation. No question is too big, small, or specific!

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Twinkl Sponsor

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Workshops for the kids...

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Codes & Spycraft

Erin Parkinson

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Intrigued by codes and spies? Try out this taster class where we learn about some cool codes throughout history (and how to break them!) and a bit of spycraft along the way as well. 2IT4WILL2BE3FUN1!

Fold, Snip, Bloom! The STEM behind Kirigami Flowers

Jacinta Sagona

Description

Discover the magic of Kirigami Flowers, a fun paper activity with a surprising science twist! Using just paper, scissors, coloured marker pens and water, children can create colourful flowers that magically “bloom” right before their eyes. This session combines creativity, fine motor skill development and foundational science principles to deliver plenty of "wow" with minimal setup.

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Join the Summit

October 15-18, 2026 | Online
Tickets $35
Bundles available

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Join families from across Australia and New Zealand as we explore what learning can look like outside the traditional system.

The FAQS

Do I need to go anywhwere?

No it's all online.

Do I have to attend live?

Nope.
You’ll get access to any live recordings soon after the workshops.
But we recommend you come live to be part of the live chat during the workshops and to ask your questions to the expert speakers.
Recorded access will remain available for 3 months.

When is the summit?

The summit will be held online from October 15 - 18, 2026.
Workshops will be held Thursday to Sunday.
Workshops will be held daily at 10am, 2pm and 7pm AEDT. With a couple of 4pm and recorded sessions as well.
All summit times are in Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time

How long is my access?

3 months.
After this time workshops will me moved into the Fearless Vault themed workshops libraries for continued housing.

Is the summit for new homeschool families?

Well yes and no!

Whilst the summit will be the perfect head start if you’re new to homeschooling, our workshops will cover an extensive range of topics aimed at all different types of homeschoolers.

Been homeschooling for while? Got teens?Transitioning your kids out of school?
All good… we’ve got you covered.

Is the summit only for Australians and New Zealanders

Nope… all are welcome here!

Whilst some of the topics covered are more relevant to Australian homeschoolers (ie registration and state specific items), the vast majority of our workshops will be applicable worldwide.
We have attendees from US and many European Countries.

Supporting our children’s journey is UNIVERSAL!

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Connect.Learn.Empower.

That’s exactly why the Neurodiversity Homeschooling Summit exists!

Packed with...

Inspiring Workshops

Fresh ideas from experienced homeschoolers and educators who have walked this path before you — sharing what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what learning can really look like at home.

Practical Ideas

Not just theory. Real strategies, tools, and perspectives you can take straight back into your homeschool the very next day.

Community & Connection

A space where neurodivergent homeschool families come together to share ideas, experiences, and encouragement.

Helping you grow a learning life that truly fits your family.

What happens at the summit?

Across four days you'll hear workshops, conversations, and inspiring stories from homeschool families across Australia and New Zealand.

The Workshops...

Four Days of Learning, Inspiration, Community & Connection

Building Agency & Independence in Neurodiverse Young People

Rebecca English

A Late Diagnosis: A Mother and Son's Journey

Jillina Whittaker

Why 'Just Try Harder' Doesn't Work

Micarlé Callea

The Disappointments and Delights of Dyslexia

Sheena Harris

‘What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?’ Preparing Your Kids for Life After School

Aimee Engler

Navigating Learning Disabilities: A Personal Experience

Krystel Watts

Mental Health and Parenting

Adele Leach

Supporting Your Child into Higher Education: Understanding the Support Available

Patricia Fitzgerald

Deschooling: A PDA Parent Journey

Marissa Taylor

A Chat About Homeschooling with Down Syndrome

Jacquelyn Rickard

Learning on the Days When Nobody Has Much Left

Hayley Sommeling

Three Years Ahead and Two Years Behind: Teaching Maths To A Child Who Doesn't Fit A Year Level

Richard WIlson

TBA

Twinkl Sponsor

Understanding How and Whether You Need to Incorporate Your Child's Neurodiversity into Your Registrations and Yearly Reviews

Panel

TBA - Non Academic Pathway

Panel

Ask us Anything!

Panel

TBA

Twinkl Sponsor

Workshops for the kids...

More coming soon...

Codes & Spycraft

Erin Parkinson

Fold, Snip, Bloom! The STEM behind Kirigami Flowers

Jacinta Sagona

Soon

Soon

Join the Summit

October 15-18, 2026 | OnlineTickets $35Bundles available

Join families from across Australia and New Zealand as we explore what learning can look like outside the traditional system.

The FAQS

Connect.
Learn.
Empower.

That’s exactly why the
Neurodiversity Homeschooling Summit
exists!

Helping you grow a learning life
that truly fits your family.

October 15-18, 2026 | Online
Tickets $35
Bundles available