Neurodivergence in early childhood – fundamentals, attitude, practice

Professional development for pedagogical staff in crèche, kindergarten and childminding

Accompany children's individual development paths with sensitivity, recognize resources and actively shape participation.

From birth, children exhibit diverse interests, modes of expression, needs, and developmental trajectories. Early childhood professionals in nurseries, kindergartens, and childminding settings encounter a wide range of perceptions, ways of thinking, and behaviors. This diversity is valuable – it challenges, enriches daily practice, and invites the discovery of new perspectives. This professional development course provides you with an understanding of neurodivergence as an expression of human diversity. In addition to developmental psychology expertise and practical insights, it offers opportunities for reflection, peer exchange, and concrete implementation strategies – with a focus on children, families, teams, and networks.

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Requirements for participation

You can participate in the training course…

• if you work as an educational professional in a daycare center, nursery or childminding service.

You have the option of booking modules 1-6 as educational leave. They are recognized under the Bremen Educational Leave Act of December 18, 1974 (Brem.GBI p. 348 – as amended). To take educational leave in Bremen, you can proceed as follows:

1. You apply to your employer for educational leave for the module(s) for which you wish to take educational leave.
2. On our registration form, you also select the module(s) for which you have applied for educational leave from your employer. You will receive a registration confirmation from us stating the educational leave to be submitted to your employer.
3. Your employer will approve your educational leave.
4. After the training event, you will receive a certificate of participation, which you can present to your employer as proof.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!

Contents

• Neurodivergence from a developmental psychology perspective
• Perception, support and strengthening of individual developmental paths of neurodivergent children
• Relationship-oriented, sensitive and resource-focused pedagogical practice
• System-oriented collaboration with families, colleagues, the children's group and supporting specialist agencies
• Modules for in-depth study of neurodivergent conditions: Autism, ADHD, FASD

The training program comprises 7 modules. Modules 1, 2, 6, and 7 are mandatory for all participants. Upon registration, you can choose two advanced modules from modules 3, 4, and 5 that match your interests (included in the price). If you wish to attend the third advanced module, you can do so for an additional fee. Further information can be found in the course details.

Course duration:
05.02.2026 – 30.06.2026

Cost contribution:
€1,190 (incl. 2 advanced modules)
€320 (for one additional advanced module)

Course scope:
108 teaching units (TU)

Class times:
9:00 AM – 4:15 PM or 3:00 PM – 6:15 PM

Participants:
maximum 20 people

Registration information:
Registration required

Cost:
see description