Child Development and Neurodiversity: Supporting Children in Every Classroom

Every classroom is a mosaic of diverse learners — each with unique strengths, challenges, and ways of engaging with the world. This webinar invites educators to pause and unpack the barriers they encounter in creating inclusive learning spaces. By deepening their understanding of child development and neurodiversity, educators can begin to see learning differences not as deficits, but as variations that call for responsive and empathetic teaching practices. 

 What to expect? 

In this webinar, we will explore how professional development can empower educators to recognise better, early signs of learning needs, adapt instruction to meet varied developmental profiles, and foster academic growth and social-emotional wellbeing. 

Join us to reflect, learn, and build a foundation for truly inclusive classrooms where every child can thrive. 

The webinar brings together a unique panel — a self-advocate for Autism, a department head of special needs education, a teacher educator and trainer for inclusive education, and a scholar of inclusive education and child development. 

 
 Who should attend?  
 
All Teachers interested in learning about child development, neurodiversity and neuro-inclusion and those who want to learn about how to create a classroom for all.

School leaders and department heads contemplating support structures and teacher professional development and implementing inclusive education at their schools. 

School counsellors and special educators interested in supporting the whole school and working in collaboration with all stakeholders of the school. 

Any educational professional curious about inclusion and unsure where to start. 

About our panelists

1. Dr Preeti Mathur, an RCI-certified psychologist with 28+ years of experience, specialises in adolescent and family counseling. She has collaborated with global organisations like UNICEF and leads Counseling and Special Education at DPS Bangalore North, championing mental health, inclusive education, and emotional wellbeing through her compassionate and strategic approach. 
2. Tayzeem Rasool, an adult on the Autism Spectrum is a self-advocate who strongly supports inclusion of all individuals in all aspects of life. He has been actively involved in spreading awareness and promoting acceptance amongst families and communities of individuals on the spectrum. Currently, he is working with School  Services at Ummeed Child Development Center for a couple of years. 
3. Dr Seema Nath is a practitioner and researcher of inclusive education, driven by a passion for fostering environments and education systems where every child can thrive. She is currently an Associate Director– School Services at Ummeed Child Development Center, Mumbai and a Visiting Faculty at Azim Premji University. She is committed to fostering safe and inclusive teaching and learning environments for students and teachers alike. Her work centres on strengthening teacher education programmes, supporting diverse learners, and implementing whole-school approaches for inclusion of children with disabilities. 
4.  Ankur Madan is the Director, School of Education, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru.