Being Me: Understanding Your Neurodivergent Brain and Thriving on Your Own Terms

What Will You Learn?

• Explain how your own brain works using accurate, confident language - including what your diagnosis does and does not mean
• Build a personal Brain User Manual that captures your strengths, challenges, sensory needs, and what helps you thrive
• Advocate for yourself in conversations with teachers, counsellors, and support staff using clear, specific language
• Identify where and why you mask, and practise strategies for unmasking safely in low-risk situations
• Apply practical strategies for managing executive function, energy levels, and sensory needs across school and daily life
• Explain your rights within the Australian Disability Standards for Education and know how to raise concerns when those rights are not met
• Recognise the signs of autistic burnout or ADHD burnout early and know what to do - including when to ask for help
• Navigate secondary school social dynamics, understand friendship challenges specific to neurodivergent teens, and find community with other neurodivergent young people