
Fidelity with Flexibility: Using Sounds-Write with Neurodivergent Learners
A Talk by Di van der Walt (Speech Therapist & Founder, Perth Hills Allied Health)
About this Talk
This session explores how to use the Sounds-Write program with fidelity while supporting the unique needs of neurodivergent children. Drawing on lived experiences and neurodiversity-affirming principles, we’ll discuss practical adjustments that maintain program integrity while enhancing engagement, accessibility, and outcomes. Whether you're working with children with ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergent profiles, this presentation will offer insights into flexible, strength-based approaches that honour individual differences without compromising the effectiveness of the Sounds-Write methodology.