Victorian ADHD Conference

Adelaide Conference Centre

Adelaide

South Australia

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Rebecca Challoner

Rebecca Perkins

‘Anger and Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD’ 

As well as being the CEO and Founder of My Spirited Child and the National PEKE Centre, Rebecca Challoner is also a Writer, Presenter and Trainer on neurodivergent conditions. Most importantly Rebecca is Mum to two boys who have ADHD one of which also has an Intellectual Disability. Rebecca herself also has diagnosed ADHD as does her husband.

Rebecca is currently a member of the Reference Council at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University and has written hundreds of articles, two eBooks, numerous short books and guides as well as being in the process of writing a full length book on Understanding ADHD. Rebecca has provided support to parents and educators all over the world. And has featured in countless magazines, newspapers and radio shows as well as presenting a full length DVD Documentary. Rebecca has also worked along side many incredible organisations, including consulting to Special Olympics Australia. In 2020 Rebecca was delighted to be announced as an AusMumpreneur Gold Award Winner and in 2022 has been announced as a finalist in a phenomenal 9 categories.

Rebecca has presented at many conferences and events including; The Victorian, Queensland and Western Australia ADHD Conferences, the National Education Summit, The Global Potty Talk Summit, Mummycon and the ADHD What Now Summit in the USA as well as countless other Seminars and Conferences both nationally and internationally. Rebecca also trains teachers and professionals in schools and organisations. Rebecca is also in the process of travelling back and forward to the US to film a fantastic new TV show called 4 Days to Save the World.

Over the years Rebecca has done a vast amount of work with neurodivergent children and their families and carers. Working with people around the globe to help improve the lives and futures of neurodivergent individuals.

Rebecca has numerous qualifications including Sociology and Psychology. As well as a Law degree with Honours. Rebecca has also attended many courses and trainings on neurodivergent conditions as well as other emotional and psychological challenges and conditions.

 
In this talk Rebecca will discuss how someone with ADHD thinks and feels and ways in which you can help their regulation as well as give you simple strategies you can take to manage anger and emotional dysregulation.