Northern Territory ADHD Conference 2026
About
We are delighted to announce the 3rd Northern Territory ADHD Conference, an engaging and informative Conference designed for parents, educators, carers, family members, professionals and ADHDers themselves.This conference brings together a diverse lineup of nationally and internationally recognised experts, each offering unique perspectives on ADHD. Through a combination of evidence-based insights, lived experience, and practical strategies, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of ADHD across the lifespan and learn how to better support regulation, learning, wellbeing, and everyday functioning.
The Northern Territory ADHD Conference is focused on real-world application. Presentations are designed to be practical, compassionate, and neuroaffirming, equipping attendees with strategies they can immediately use at home, in educational settings, and in professional practice. Alongside expert knowledge, the conference highlights inspiring stories and strengths-based approaches that support individuals with ADHD to thrive.
The conference will be held online via Zoom, allowing participants to access the event from anywhere. A Zoom access link will be emailed to all attendees during the week of the conference, with the webinar room opening at 9:30am.
All conference workbooks will be provided digitally and sent via PDF, ensuring easy access before and after the event.
Whether you are seeking deeper understanding, practical tools, or connection with a supportive community, the Northern Territory ADHD Conference offers a meaningful and accessible learning experience for all.
This event will be suitable for anyone working in or studying Education. As this Conference is neurodiversity focused, there will be a variety of topics covered that will help support you and your students.
All tickets include a certificate of attendance. We recommend ordering your workbook ticket which includes the workbook and guide as this is at a reduced rate and only a minimal amount will be available on the day at the higher rate of $25.
Note: This event has no religious affiliation
Visit our website for more information: https://www.myspiritedchild.com/upcoming-events/ntac-2026/
Date
Saturday 21 March 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (UTC+11)✨ Meet Our Speakers
Dr Laura Connolly : Director of Brainsight, Clinical Neuropsychologist
Clinical Neuropsychologist who is experienced in working with neurodiverse individuals.
Talk Title:
Executive Function and ADHD: Making Sense of How Your Brain Works
Jessica Dolev : Founder and Clinical Director of Perfectly Imperfect
Neurodivergent therapist, a proud parent to neurodivergent children, and a strong advocate for disability rights
Talk Title:
PDA Explained: What Actually Works
Ruth Timms: Registered Psychologist
A trauma-informed, neuro-affirming psychologist with training across ACT, CBT, somatic and creative therapies, supporting emotional regulation in ADHD.
Talk Title:
Understanding the Window of Tolerance in ADHD
Sarah Vanis: General Psychologist | ADHD & Autism Specialist
A neurodivergent psychologist and former teacher working across private and hospital settings, specialising in ADHD and ASD assessment and adult diagnosis pathways.
Talk Title:
Adult ADHD: Understanding the Pathway to Diagnosis
Fiona Spence: Transformational specialist | Mindset coach
Decades of martial arts mastery, business experience, and mindset training, she empowers clients to overcome procrastination, self-doubt, self-sabotage, and Impostor Syndrome.
Talk Topic: ADHD, Trauma, and the Patterns We Don't See
Hayley Standen: Registered Nurse
Passionate advocate, and proud neurodivergent woman navigating life with ADHD and Misophonia.
Talk Topic:
Navigating The Noise: Misophonia & A Spicy Brain
Location
Online
Location
Online event access details will be provided by the event organiser