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15/03/2027 - 19/03/2027
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Be the first to get updates by joining our waitlist
Sign up to the waiting list for the Early Years Neurodiversity Affirming Online Summit (15–19 March 2027) to be first in line for speaker and programme announcements as they are released.
You will also get early bird ticket access before general release, with opportunities to lock in the lowest prices.
Alongside this, you will receive pre-summit CPD and learning drops to build knowledge and confidence ahead of the event.
This summit is aimed at early educators and teachers, as well as specialists, parents and carers, and other professionals supporting children in the early years.
Speaker Application
Thank you for expressing and interest in being a speaker for the Early Childhood Neurodiversity Affirming Online Summit. This summit is for those exploring progressive, neurodiversity-affirming alternatives in early childhood.
About the Summit
This summit is for those exploring neurodiversity-affirming, anti-deficit and progressive alternatives in early childhood. It is not centred on compliance-led approaches, navigating the SEND system as the end goal, or repackaged inclusion that leaves dominant norms unchallenged. We are particularly interested in contributions that move beyond neurodiversity-lite narratives and instead meaningfully rethink practice, pedagogy, environment, communication, play and participation
Speaker approach
Speakers will be selected on the basis of alignment with the values and aims of the summit. We are looking for contributors whose work demonstrates a genuine commitment to non-pathologising, strengths-led and justice-informed practice. Not all expressions of interest will be taken forward, and selection will be based on fit with the direction of the event. Speaker
Positionality and Principles
- Rooted in a neurodiversity-affirming, non-pathologising perspective or an equivalent commitment to equity and social justice
- Centres strengths, agency and belonging rather than deficit or compliance
- Draws on lived experience, real practice, pedagogy or critical scholarship
- Engages meaningfully with inclusion not just as rebranded SEND provision
- Offers something thoughtful, justice-oriented and grounded in practice
Aims
To recognise the early childhood sector in the neurodiversity movement
To advance neurodiversity-informed pedaogy in early childhood education
To offer accessible CPD for those working with children 0-8 years
Payment
Reflecting on equity across our speaker community. In line with the values of the summit, a flat honorarium of £300 for all speakers. I wanted to be transparent about this shift and I'm happy to chat if you have any questions or to adapt sessions to ensure expertise feels valued.
Representation
We are particularly keen for this summit to be intersectional and to reflect a wide range of lived experiences, identities and ways of knowing. We recognise that spaces like this have not always felt accessible or safe for everyone, and we warmly encourage applications from Black and racialised speakers, disabled and neurodivergent speakers, LGBTQ+ contributors, and those whose expertise comes from practice and lived experience rather than formal academic routes. If you are unsure whether this space is for you, please feel free to reach out for a discussion.
Deadline: Speaker requests need to be submitted by Friday 24th April 2026
If you have any queries, please email me at [email protected]