During the 2022 ACE Conference we will explore the notion of learning diversity through a strengths-based approach. Our korero will be broad and will include different world views. We will examine what good practice looks like and learn from scientists, educators, whānau, learners and each other.
Our Conference theme, Te Manu Kairangi was developed by our Board member, Te Ataahia Hurihanganui, in wānanga with whānau, and giving consideration to related proverbs, symbolism, place and the term neurodiversity, from te ao Māori. This is explained in the whakatauakī (proverb), te manu e kai ana i te miro, nōna te ngahere; te manu e kai ana i te mātauranga, nōna te ao, the bird who partakes of the miro berry owns the forest, the bird who partakes of knowledge/education owns the world. Kairangi is used to denote high esteem or held in the highest esteem, beyond potential, success.
Click here to download the 2022 ACE Conference programme.
Keynote Presentation
Dr Diana Kopua
Nigel Sutton - ADHD – It's My Life, The Answer
Click here for the video of Nigel's presentation
Workshop Presentations
Annette Tofaeono, Chris Cole, Bruce George
The Dyslexia-Friendly Quality Mark - Te Tohu Kounga Whakarata Tīpaopaotanga
Marianne Kerridge, Libby Wycherley
Neurodiversity in Aged Care
Dr Karen Waldie
Using Brain Imaging to Inform our Understanding of Neurodiversity
Jacqui Tisch
Managing Anxiety around the Learning
Ali and Nikau Cowley
Communicating through Puppetry
Pip Block
Changing Brains - Arrowsmith 101
Peter Foaese
The Our Kind of School Report - what it reveals about inclusion
Kate Bruce and Rich Rowley
Brain Badge - Breaking Down Barriers and Encouraging Neurodiversity in the Workplace