NeuroAbility Symposium 2025

Tell us about your unique strengths and experiences in embracing neurodiversity! We are inviting individuals, learners, and educators to share their insights on creating neurodiverse-friendly learning environments—both face-to-face/kanohi ki te kanohi and online/o te mahi ako tuihono. Whether you are developing innovative solutions or fostering inclusive spaces, your knowledge can help drive positive change.

The NeuroAbility Symposium 2025 will be held at Otago Polytechnic / Te Kura Matatini ki Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, September 25th and 26th, with a focus on Kanorau ā-roro solutions and neuro-abilities.

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Theme

The main theme for the NeuroAbility Symposium 2025 is Solutions. The following sub-themes should be considered for proposal submission: Education - Creating tertiary learning environments to support neurodiversity through personalised tools, early intervention strategies, and faculty training. Workplace - Prepare learners for inclusive work cultures by developing neurodiverse leadership skills, adapting campus spaces, and implementing supportive policies.

Technology - Integrate assistive technology, AI, and accessible software. Explore VR/AR for adaptive learning experiences. Health and Wellbeing - Manage sensory needs and develop digital tools to support neurodivergent learners’ overall wellbeing.

We are seeking diverse voices from across the neurodivergent spectrum, including Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Hyperlexia, Tourette's, Brain injury, Irlen's Syndrome, OCD, Synesthesia, Highly Sensitive people and co-occurring conditions such as anxiety or difficulties with executive function. Our goal is to build a stronger community of practice among tertiary educators by sharing knowledge and effective practices. We welcome contributions from across institutes of technology and polytechnics, universities, wānanga, TEOs, ACEs, PTEs, and international communities.

Key Dates

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Monday 4th November 2024 - call for abstract opens
Monday 21st April 2025 - Abstract submission deadline
Friday 16th May 2025 - Registration opens for in-person attendance
Approx. Monday 19th May 2025 - Notification of initial abstract decisions and reviewer comments
Monday 30th June 2025 - Deadline for revisions and responding to reviewer comments
Monday 4th August 2025 - Draft programme released
Sunday 31st August 2025 - Registration closes
25 – 26 September 2025 - Symposium begins

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Sponsored by Otago Polytechnic and Ako Aotearoa

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Contact: NeurodiversityCoP@op.ac.nz

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