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Neurodiversity in the outdoors

<p class="font_8">Emma will lead an enlightening session on neurodiversity in an outdoor education setting.</p> <p class="font_8"><br></p> <p class="font_8">In this session, we will discuss practical strategies for engaging neurodiverse young people in outdoor settings, highlighting techniques that empower and inspire. Additionally, we will examine the dynamics of working with neurodiverse colleagues, fostering collaboration and innovation within teams.&nbsp;</p> <p class="font_8"><br></p> <p class="font_8">Together, we can create vibrant, inclusive outdoor education programs that celebrate the strengths of every individual.</p>

Emma will lead an enlightening session on neurodiversity in an outdoor education setting.


In this session, we will discuss practical strategies for engaging neurodiverse young people in outdoor settings, highlighting techniques that empower and inspire. Additionally, we will examine the dynamics of working with neurodiverse colleagues, fostering collaboration and innovation within teams. 


Together, we can create vibrant, inclusive outdoor education programs that celebrate the strengths of every individual.

Emma Kent Jones

Head of +1 Centre, ICHK Secondary

Speaker Bio

Emma graduated from St Mary's University, Twickenham, with a BA Hons in Primary Teaching; following this, she taught for four years in the UK and then moved to Hong Kong. 


Before joining ICHK as the Head of +1 Centre, she worked in two other international schools in Hong Kong within the SEN departments, teaching students from early years to secondary school. 


Emma strongly believes in a holistic and skills-based approach to teaching students, emphasising real-life situations. Outside of school, Emma Captains her hockey team and is part of the Valley Committee.

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