Diverse Pathways for Early Childhood Training and Resources
Neurodiversity-informed and affirming guidance for education settings
Neuro‑affirming support for Play, Development and Learning
Diverse Pathways helps educators, specialists, and families better understand and support neurodivergent-identifying children and young people.
We translate research into practical, compassionate approaches that honour difference, build capability, and improve everyday experiences at home, in classrooms, and across learning environments.
Whether you are teaching, supporting, or parenting, you will find clear guidance, evidence‑informed tools, and resources designed to meet children where they are.
You can explore our training brochure here: Training Brochure 2026-2027 (2).pdf
Our training Offer
We offer comprehensive training including access to our training platform, face-to-face and hyrbid
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A range of Pathway training include live sessions, playbacks and recorded module learning
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Face to Face Training and Consultancy Bespoke work with teams, leaders and local authorities
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Free Learning (YouTube and Open Access Resources) Short talks, tasters and provocations
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Coming in 2027: The Early Childhood Neurodiversity Affirming Online Summit
Pathway Sessions and Resources
Browse our offer below
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Neurodiversity Affirming Zones of Practice
Digital downloadNeurodiversity Zones of Practice is a reflective tool that helps educators explore whether practice affirms, adapts to, or resists difference. It supports critical reflection, challenges deficit thinking, and strengthens more humanising inclusion.
Free
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Pre-order available now!
The Early Years Neurodiversity Affirming Summit (0-8 years)
CourseJoin an online summit for early years educators, parents and specialists exploring neurodiversity affirming, strengths led alternatives to deficit practice, with practical sessions on play, communication, belonging and inclusive pedagogy.
£150
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Letter to a parent following diagnosis...
Digital downloadA warm, reassuring letter template for parents following a child’s diagnosis. Designed to help educators or professionals communicate with care, clarity and compassion, while acknowledging emotions, offering support and signposting next steps.
Free
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Play Dictionary
Digital downloadPlay Dictionary Digital Tool is a practical, accessible resource that helps educators explore play language, concepts, and meanings in more thoughtful ways, building shared understanding and supporting more reflective, informed responses to children’
Free
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Autistic Play Patterns Card Deck
Digital downloadAutistic Play Patterns Card Deck is a practical, neurodiversity-affirming resource to help you recognise autistic play patterns, reflect with curiosity, and respond in more respectful, insightful, and supportive ways.
Free
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A Guide to Diverse Pathways for Early Childhood
Digital downloadGeneral Guidance offers a neurodiversity-affirming introduction to diverse development, play, communication, and wellbeing, helping adults move beyond narrow norms and respond with greater curiosity, respect, and insights
Free
Pathway Reviews
Participant Feedback
“Diverse Pathways for Early Childhood is 'must attend' training for anyone who is passionate about neurodiversity affirming practice. Kerry was so inspirational, knowledgeable and the content and resources that accompanied the training are of such high quality. Thoroughly enjoyed this training.”
Early Years Educator
“As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, play is central to our therapy and the support we provide. Traditionally, OT training in paediatrics has focused on developmental milestones for typically developing or able-bodied children. In practice, we can see that this is not helpful for many of the children we work with who are neurodivergent or have a disability. This training really challenges the concept of ‘typical’ developmental milestones, reframes what we mean by ‘play’, and encourages us to view a child’s play from their unique perspective, rather than pathologising their preferred style of play.”
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
“Kerry is a welcome voice in early childhood. Compassionate, wise, and practical, and unusual combination. I'm so glad to have these resources to use and direct others to.”
Early Years Educator
“Thank you very much for the seminars you deliver. We often discuss them at work, and they motivate us to reflect on our practice — on what we can improve and what is already working well.”
Early Years Educator
“I would definitely recommend the Neurodiversity Affirming Practice online training sessions. The sessions are very informative and interesting with brilliant resources provided after each session. I like the pace of the sessions and that there are opportunities to ask questions and contribute in ways that feel comfortable for each participant. I also like that the sessions are recorded so that you can catch up in your own time if you miss the live session. As a Childminder I will definitely use what I have learned to develop my knowledge and practice.”
Teacher
FAQ
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What is Diverse Pathways, and who is this training for?
Diverse Pathways for Early Childhood is a neurodiversity affirming training and resource space for early years practice. The focus is on recognising and reducing ableism and neuronormativity in the early years, and building practice that protects children’s dignity, communication, autonomy, and belonging. This training is designed for early years educators, childminders, SENCOs, early years leads, family support, and specialist practitioners (including speech and language, OT, portage, advisory teams). Parents and carers are welcome too, especially if you are looking for a clearer, more affirming way to understand play, communication, and behaviour.
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What is the difference between Pathway Sessions, Pathway Collaborate, Pathway Playback, and Pathway Modules?
Pathway Sessions (Live): live sessions where we explore a topic together in real time. These are interactive and include space for reflection and questions. These take place on Zoom and recording available for one-month following the session. Pathway Collaborate: as Diverse Pathways grows, we are creating more collaborations within our collective and beyond. These sessions are designed so you can hear from others with wide ranging expertise. Pathway Playback: access to a recorded session (usually a previously delivered Pathway Session). This is ideal if you want the learning but cannot attend live, or you prefer to watch in your own time. Pathway Modules: longer, structured learning experiences recorded slide by slide inside Thinkific. These are more in depth than Playback, with clearer sequencing, more examples, and practical tools you can take straight into practice.
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How long do I have access for?
Your access length is shown on each product at checkout.
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Do I get a certificate?
Once you have completed the evaluation within the Pathway session, you can download a generic certificate for the relevant Pathway session.
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What if I cannot attend live?
If you have purchased a live Pathway Session and cannot attend, you can still access the learning via the recording where this is offered. Recordings typically appear after the session once they have been uploaded and checked.
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Is this training for parents and carers too?
Parents and carers are welcome. The focus is early childhood practice, so some content is written with educators in mind, but the approach is accessible and the core ideas translate well into home life too.
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Can I share this with my team?
Your purchase is for individual access unless you have arranged a team or setting licence. You are very welcome to share your learning, reflections, and practice changes with your team, but please do not share course logins, downloads, or recordings. If you want multi staff access, contact me and I can suggest the best option for your setting.
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Do you offer invoices, PO numbers, or group bookings?
Yes, I work with settings and services who need invoices or group access. If you need an invoice, PO, or a group booking option, contact me before purchasing so I can set it up in the most straightforward way.