Prague Deep Dive Workshop
Different Brains Means Different Mental Health Patterns: What not to miss—and systems to address challenges proactively
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Workshop Description
Neurodivergent students don’t just learn differently—they experience mental health differently too. Autistic, ADHD, and students with learning disabilities (LD/SLD like dyslexia/dyscalculia) have significantly higher rates of mental health difficulties than neurotypical peers, but the profiles of those difficulties differ in fairly reliable ways.
This practical, research-informed, interactive workshop builds a clear understanding of the mental health risks across various student populations. We’ll look at why anxiety, depression, sleep challenges, and OCD frequently co-occur. We’ll address suicide risk with care and clarity.
Multiple international studies (U.S., Sweden, Taiwan) indicate autistic people are significantly more likely to attempt suicide than the general population. We will dive into belonging, what that means and how we create environments that foster belonging. Safeguarding leads will leave with concrete guidance on what this means for screening, staff training, and response.
Across the session, you’ll work on case studies and collaborate in small groups to examine school systems that address and support student needs proactively.
About this Deep Dive Speaker
Tara Eddy is an educational psychologist, parent coach, and international speaker. She is passionate about improving the mental health of young people and the adults who support them. With over 13 years of experience, Tara specializes in neurodiversity and anxiety, providing therapy, coaching, consultation, and comprehensive evaluations for children, families, and schools.
Tara holds a master’s degree in Counseling and School Psychology and is licensed through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (USA). She has led global workshops and courses in more than 50 countries, focusing on MTSS, anxiety, mental health, neurodiversity, behavior, and digital mentoring.
As the Founder and CEO of Feelings in Motion, Tara develops educational tools that foster children’s emotional and social growth. Her game, Stomp It Out, is used internationally by parents, counselors, and educators to build communication and problem-solving skills.
An American mom of two living in Berlin, Germany, Tara brings warmth, clarity, and practical insight to every presentation—equipping audiences with strategies that make emotional wellness accessible and actionable.
