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 About the ADHD & Defiance Seminar 

This Seminar is perfect for anyone with an interest in learning more about ADHD & Defiance, how it affects them, and strategies to  assist.

In this seminar, Rebecca Perkins and Christina Keeble will discuss many aspects of ADHD & Defiance including, ADHD basics, how and why Defiance can be a characteristic of ADHD, and the neurology of that Defiance, as well as strategies to assist.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from renowned leading experts Rebecca Perkins and Christina Keeble on a topic that affect so many people, well into adulthood.

Rebecca Perkins
Christina Keeble

Rebecca and Christina have now worked together on numerous ADHD seminars and events, both in person and online and between them have a wealth of knowledge that makes a huge difference to the lives of children and families.

This Seminar will endeavour to provide this much information, strategies, and support, to those diagnosed, suspected, or curious, about ADHD and Defiance. 

 About the Speakers 

 

As well as being the CEO and Founder of My Spirited Child and the National PEKE Centre, Rebecca Perkins is also a Writer, Presenter and Trainer on diverse needs, learning difficulties and behaviour. Most importantly Rebecca is Mum to two boys who have ADHD one of which also has Cognitive Challenges. Rebecca herself also has diagnosed ADHD as does her Fiancè.

Rebecca is currently a member of the Reference Council for the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University and has written hundreds of articles, two eBooks, numerous short books and guides as well as being in the process of writing a full length book on Understanding ADHD. Rebecca has provided support to parents and educators all over the world. And has featured in countless magazines, newspapers and radio shows as well as presenting a full length DVD Documentary. Rebecca has also worked along side many incredible organisations, including consulting to Special Olympics Australia. In 2020 Rebecca was delighted to be announced as an AusMumpreneur Gold Award Winner.

Rebecca has presented at many conferences and events including; The Victorian and Queensland ADHD Conferences, the National Education Summit, The Global Potty Talk Summit, ADHD what now global summit, MummyCon and countless other Seminars and Conferences both nationally and internationally. Rebecca also trains teachers and professionals in schools and organisations and is currently reaching the end of her biggest National tour yet with Christina Keeble on ADHD and Demand Avoidance, visiting 18 locations across the country talking to thousands of people about ADHD.

Over the years Rebecca has done a vast amount of work with neurodivergent children and their families and carers. Working with people around the globe to help improve the lives and futures of neurodivergent people.

Rebecca has numerous qualifications including Sociology and Psychology. As well as a Law degree with Honours. Rebecca has also attended many courses and trainings on neurodivergent conditions as well as other emotional and psychological challenges and conditions.

 

 

Christina Keeble

Christina Keeble is the founder of Christina Keeble Consulting and Co-Founder of National PEKE Centre. Her aim is to educate, collaborate, support and uplift families/carers, individuals and professionals who are neurodivergent themselves, who support a neurodivergent individual or who may just be looking to understand more about neurodiversity. She does this through her seminars & public speaking engagements, her writing and publications and through 1:1 support.

Christina has been in the field of special education since 2002 working with children from early childhood through to young adults transitioning out of school.

Christina has a Masters in Special Education, a Graduate Diploma in Primary Education and a BA with Honours in Psychology. She has spoken at conferences around Australia and is a published researcher and writer.

Through her variety and depth of experience, Christina has come to realise, the best way to support families and their children is to support and up skill the parents/carers. Christina’s lived experience as an Autistic & ADHD adult, teacher and mum to two neurodivergent children allows her to offer a unique personal and professional perspective.

Registrations open at 5:30pm.

The Seminar will run from 6pm until 9pm AEDT and will include a 15 minute  break  and a short Q&A session.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join two leading experts on this topic that receives little attention. This truly is a remarkable one off opportunity to gain a tremendous insight, knowledge and learn strategies that will be life changing for the child or teen in your life.

Please note: Our previous online seminars have sold out prior to the event so we recommend booking quickly to avoid disappointment.

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