ACE Conference June 15-16, 2022, Te Wharewaka o Pōneke
Conference Programme
Wednesday June 15
8 - 9 am Conference registration open at arrivals desk
9:00 am Gathering for Mihi Whakatau outside main doors
9:15 am Mihi Whakatau
9:45 am MC welcome/announcements and morning tea
10:15 am Definitions of Neurodiversity. How is it interpreted in different cultural contexts and worlds?
Presentation: Dr Diana Kopua
10:45 am Panel 1: Definitions of Neurodiversity
- Dr Karen Waldie- Using brain imaging to inform our understanding of neurodiversity (Auckland University),
- Sara Williams – Supporting the neurodiverse in tertiary settings (Tertiary Education Commission),
- Naomi Saluni Tavau – Pacific interpretations of learning diversity (Failoa Famili).
11:15 am Group response: What resonated with you? What key issues were raised for you?
11:45 am Feedback / Q&A
12:15 pm Lunch
1:15 pm Workshops
- Using brain imaging to inform our understanding of Neurodiversity - Dr Karen Waldie (Auckland University)
- Neurodiversity in aged care - Marianne Kerridge, Te Hopai
- The Dyslexia-Friendly Quality Mark - Annette Tofaeono (Ako Aotearoa), Chris Cole (Ako Aotearoa), Bruce George (Literacy Aotearoa).
- Navigating Anxiety in Learning and Life:what you practise grows stronger - Jacqui Tisch (Literacy Waitākere)
2:30 pm Afternoon tea
3:00 pm Our Neurodiversity Kete – Meeting the needs of the neurodiverse - best ideas to share.
4:00 pm Wrap
6:30 pm Conference dinner and ACE Aotearoa Annual Awards
Thursday June 16
9:00 am Panel 2: Neurodiverse Learners and their whānau:
10:00 am Minister Chris Hipkins
10:20 am Morning tea
10:45 am ACE Sector Updates
- Analiese Robertson (ACE Sector Steering Group, International)
- Graeme Read (Neurodiversity Community of Practice)
- Annette Tofaeono (Tapatoru Ako Professional Practice Award)
- ACE Sector Steering Group
11:30 am Workshops
- Communicating through Puppetry - Ali and Nikau Cowley
- Brain Badge - Welcoming the Neurodiverse in the Workplace - Rich Rowley
- Changing Brains - Arrowsmith 101– Pip Block (A1 Student, Auckland Arrowsmith)
- The Our Kind of School Report - what it reveals about inclusion - Peter Foaese
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Kava Ceremony/reflection time
2:30 pm Poroporoaki
Departures