Speaker
In-person & online
Aoife delivers online and in-person neuroaffirming talks for schools, organisations and community groups.
She covers a range of topics:
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Understanding ADHD: Explore the key facts about ADHD, challenge common misconceptions, and delve into its neurobiological foundations—all through a neuroaffirmative lens. Learn to appreciate ADHD as a natural variation in brain function, recognising the strengths and unique traits that come with it.
What Lies Beneath: Gain a deeper understanding of ADHD by discovering its full range of traits and how they manifest in your daily life. By focusing on strengths and adopting a compassionate perspective, you'll be empowered to embrace and thrive with ADHD.
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Unlock the power of emotional regulation by reconnecting the brain and body to better understand the emotions that drive us.
Develop emotional literacy skills to enhance mental health and gain practical tools to manage stress and anxiety effectively. T
his talk offers transformative, neuroaffirming strategies for cultivating emotional well-being and harmony.
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Explore the unique dynamics of ADHD within family life through a neuroaffirmative, strengths-based lens.
Gain insights into how ADHD impacts relationships and discover practical, family-friendly strategies to create a supportive and harmonious home environment.
This talk empowers families to embrace neurodiversity and strengthen their connections.
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Classroom Support: Techniques to create an ADHD-inclusive, neuroaffirming, learning environment.
Individualised Support: Tailoring educational approaches to meet the needs and strengths of students with ADHD.
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Workplace Accommodations: Practical tips for creating a neuroaffirming workplace.
Enhancing Productivity: Neuroaffirming strategies to help employees with ADHD thrive in their roles.
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Empower your business to better support and serve clients with ADHD through a neuroaffirming approach.
Learn effective communication techniques and strategies to build trust, foster empathy, and strengthen client relationships.
This talk will provide actionable insights to create a more inclusive, understanding, and supportive environment for neurodivergent clients.
“Aoife Hughes’s presentation on the complexities of ADHD presentations was brilliant. Her authenticity shined through and was coming from a place of true lived experience.”
“The ADHD presentation with Aoife Hughes - incredible insights and practical tips.”
“The ADHD piece was very useful for me in my work and private practice.”
“So much learning , loved the session with Aoife and her personal insight on ADHD.”
— IPTCA Conference, 2024
The Benefits
Increased Awareness: Equip your family / staff / team with a comprehensive, neuroaffirmative understanding of ADHD.
Enhanced Support: Learn practical, neuroaffirming strategies to better support individuals with ADHD.
Inclusive Environment: Foster a neuroaffirmative, inclusive, empathetic, and supportive space.