Workshops & Training

Supportive Steps by CLDP

Supporting Communication. Building Understanding. Empowering Adults.

Practical, evidence-informed training to support children with communication and language differences. Delivered by Joan O’Connor, drawing on over 20 years of experience working with preschool children with additional needs.

Professional Development for Early Years Educators

Our workshops and webinars provide practical, accessible training for educators supporting autistic and neurodivergent children. We combine professional knowledge with real-world strategies that can be implemented directly in early years and educational settings.

Next Online Workshop:

"How to Support Neurodivergent Children in Your Class"
📅 Wednesday, October 21st | ⏰ 7:30pm – 9:00pm

Topics Covered Include:

  • Importance of engagement and interaction
  • The use of Visual Supports in the classroom to support neurodivergent children
  • Addressing sensory challenges and the link with behaviour
  • Tips on what toys/equipment work well
  • Toilet training support
  • Understanding and identifying children who are Gestalt Language Processors

Bespoke Training for Your Setting

Looking for training tailored to your team? We can work with your setting to develop a workshop around the specific needs of your staff and the children you support.

Bespoke training can include a combination of presentation, practical examples, video, discussion, and resources—adapted to your team’s experience and priorities. Delivered online or in person.

Interested in arranging a workshop for your school, preschool, childcare setting, or Autism class?

Get in Touch: info@cldp.ie

Workshops for Parents

Understanding your child’s communication can make a huge difference. Our parent workshops provide clear, practical information and strategies to help you better understand your child’s communication style and support them with confidence at home.

Topics Covered Include:

  • Ideas on how to support communication at home
  • Practical ideas for encouraging communication and connection with your child
  • How to start using visuals at home with your child and the benefits
  • Understanding Gestalt Language Processing, how it may look in your child, and how to support it
  • Support with sensory challenges and the link with behaviour
  • Toilet training tips
  • Toys and equipment that work well at home to encourage communication and engagement

Want to learn more about upcoming parent workshops?

Contact Us: info@cldp.ie