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The Neurodiversity Parenting Workshop 2025

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The Neurodiversity Parenting Workshop 2025

Is Your Child Wired Differently? We’re Here to Help! A full-day event for parents, caregivers and educators of neurodiverse children. Practical tools, real guidance, expert voices. Let’s create empowered futures, together.

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Struggling to Get the Support Your Neurodiverse Child Deserves?

Endless Googling. School pushback. No roadmap. This workshop gives you expert insights, connections and a sense of direction.

Workshop Highlights

What You’ll Gain

Hear from leading experts in neurodiversity, mental health and nutrition
Gain real-life strategies and practical tools you can use immediately
Receive a premium goodie bag filled with parenting resources
Explore exhibitor pods with hands-on solutions and support networks
Be part of a supportive, informed and inspired parenting community
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Meet the Speakers

The Experts Your Child Deserves. All in One Room.

You’ve seen therapists, spoken to teachers, read all the books, but still feel lost. Our experts live and breathe neurodiversity and want to help you thrive.

Amanda Rogaly

Amanda Rogaly

CEO and Founder of BabyYumYum.com

Amanda Rogaly is the CEO and Founder of BabyYumYum.com, South Africa’s most trusted and fastest-growing parenting platform. Originally started as a personal blog by an overwhelmed new mum, it has evolved into a leading online space offering expert advice, relatable stories and valuable resources for parents and caregivers. Amanda’s passion for honest, supportive content has helped build a strong community that connects parents with trusted information and brands. Through her vision and leadership, BabyYumYum.com has become a go-to destination for modern parenting in South Africa, empowering families with knowledge and confidence. Her commitment to inclusivity and innovation continues to shape the platform’s growth, making a meaningful difference in the lives of parents across the country.

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Dr Alicia Porter

Dr Alicia Porter

Specialist Psychiatrist

Dr Alicia Porter is a Specialist Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, now practising privately at the ADDNOVA Centre for Child and Family Development in Blairgowrie, Johannesburg. Formerly the clinical head of the child and family unit at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, she also serves as an honorary lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand. Dr Porter completed her medical degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2002 and qualified as a psychiatrist through the College of Medicine of South Africa in 2010. She holds a Diploma in Human Rights, Mental Health and Law from the Indian Law College in Pune, earned in 2019. She previously ran a private practice at St Augustine’s in Durban.

 

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Dr Jenny Rose

Dr Jenny Rose

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Jenny Rose is a Clinical Psychologist, parent-child expert and mother with 14 years of experience in the field. She holds a PhD in parent-child attachment and specialises in working with children and adolescents, offering therapeutic support tailored to each case using both non-directive and structured approaches. Dr Rose also provides psychotherapy for adults facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship issues, and offers couples counselling. In addition to her private practice, she lectures at two local universities, training clinical master’s students. Passionate about making psychological knowledge accessible, she is dedicated to equipping parents with practical tools and strategies to help raise secure, resilient and confident children in today’s world.

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Kath Megaw RD (SA)

Kath Megaw RD (SA)

Clinical Paediatric Dietitian & Founder of Nutripaeds

Kath Megaw RD (SA) is a Clinical Paediatric Dietitian and the Founder of Nutripaeds, with a special interest in infant and childhood nutrition. With years of experience in private practice, Kath supports young patients with their nutritional needs while guiding and empowering parents through the process. She is passionate about helping families navigate feeding challenges and establish healthy eating habits from the start. Kath regularly runs workshops focused on infant and child nutrition, sharing her expert knowledge in an accessible and supportive way. As a respected author and thought leader in the field, she is dedicated to promoting the importance of nutrition in early development and ensuring children thrive through informed, evidence-based dietary guidance.

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Dr Naledi Mokoena

Naledi Mokoena

Educational Psychologist

Naledi Mokoena is an Educational Psychologist and the lead psychologist at Leeto, where she combines her passion for human connection and development with expert guidance to support children and young adults in reaching their full potential. She specialises in areas such as grief, identity and neurodiversity, including autism spectrum disorders. Naledi also works as a researcher, focusing on how children with autism are affected by their environments. At Leeto, she leads a team of young, compassionate professionals, each bringing unique insights and skills to the practice. Together, they provide tailored support for children, young adults and parents, helping them navigate life’s complexities with care, understanding and a commitment to emotional and developmental wellbeing.

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Niki Seberini

Niki Seberini

Certified Breathwork & Wellbeing Practitioner

Niki Seberini is a Certified Breathwork and Wellbeing Practitioner who specialises in the transformative practices of Breathwork and Self Inquiry. Her holistic approach helps individuals and teams break free from negative patterns of stress, thinking and behaviour, leading to a more balanced and empowered way of living. By integrating these powerful techniques, Niki supports clients in achieving greater productivity, improved health, reduced stress and enhanced personal and professional relationships. Her work promotes a deeper sense of joy, clarity and overall wellbeing. With a strong focus on mindset and emotional awareness, Niki guides others towards lasting transformation and the ability to navigate life with resilience, purpose and renewed energy.

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Rianette Leibowitz

Rianette Leibowitz

Cyber Wellness and Digital Parenting Expert

Rianette Leibowitz is a leading Cyber Wellness and Digital Parenting Expert, passionate about helping families navigate the digital world safely and mindfully. She is the author of Raising a Screen Savvy Child and the founder of SaveTNet Cyber Safety, an organisation dedicated to promoting responsible online behaviour. Rianette is also the host of Cyber Wellness with Rianette on 919FM, where she shares valuable insights on digital wellbeing and she serves as Managing Editor at BabyYumYum.com. With a strong focus on digital literacy, online safety and the emotional impact of technology, Rianette empowers parents and children to build healthier relationships with their screens, fostering safer, more balanced digital lifestyles.

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The Neuroverse - Tamra Jones & Jules Belasyse-Smith

The Neuroverse – Tamra Jones & Jules Belasyse-Smith

Founders, Mental Health Counsellor

Tamra Jones and Jules Belasyse-Smith are the founders of The Neuroverse, a supportive South African community for parents raising neurodivergent children. Tamra, a Registered Psychological Counsellor with over 10 years of experience in both private and clinical settings, brings deep therapeutic insight, while Jules adds her expertise as a marketing professional and entrepreneur. United by their journeys as mothers to neurodiverse children, they created The Neuroverse to offer a helping hand, a listening ear and practical resources to families navigating similar paths. Through shared stories, expert input and the collective wisdom of the ND community, The Neuroverse empowers parents with tools, understanding and encouragement to support their children and themselves with confidence and compassion. 

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What You’ll Walk Away With

From Overwhelm to Empowerment in One Saturday

It’s time to stop second-guessing your parenting and start understanding what your neurodiverse child truly needs with support from those who get it.

Your Day, Your Community

You Shouldn’t Have to Do This Alone. And Now You Don’t Have To

Parenting a neurodiverse child can feel lonely. This event connects you to a tribe of people who truly understand and gives you a day that’s all about you, too.

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025
  • Time: Registration from 8:00. Event starting at 9:00 to 14:00
  • Location: Johannesburg, The Forum at The Campus (Cnr Sloane Street &, Main Rd, Bryanston, Sandton)
  • Audience: Parents, caregivers, educators and anyone who supports neurodiverse children
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Sponsor Showcase & Acknowledgements

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We’re proud to partner with brands that believe in empowering parents. A big thank you to:

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Limited Spots – Reserve Yours Today

This exclusive event is limited to 400 seats, and they’re going fast. Don’t miss your chance to attend South Africa’s leading neurodiversity parenting workshop.

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