The Neurodiversity Parenting Workshop

08:00

Registration and welcome refreshments

Visit the exhibitors and enter the competition

09:00

Welcome

Amanda Rogaly - CEO at BabyYumYum.com

09:15

Community Support - Benefits of support networks and tools to ensure you never feel alone on this challenging journey

Tamra Jones & Jules Belasyse-Smith - The Neuroverse

09:25

Medication and therapy - Finding the right balance for your child’s needs and what is best for your family

Dr Alicia Porter - Specialist Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

10:05

Schools and educational challenges - How to choose the right school for your child and navigate educational dynamics

Naledi Mokoena - Educational Psychologist

10:40

Managing family dynamics - Empowering parents and caregivers to manage the emotional wellbeing and behaviour of their families

Dr Jenny Rose - Clinical Psychologist

11:15

Refreshments

Visit the exhibitors and enter the competition

12:00

Nutrition matters - Key considerations and practical advice to ensure balanced nutrition

Kath Megaw - Clinical Paediatric Dietitian & Founder of Nutripaeds

12:40

Breath break - The ultimate alternative to a coffee break session to re-centre, re-balance, re-vitalise and re-boot the system

Niki Seberini - Certified Breathwork & Wellbeing Practitioner

12:50

Therapy roadmap - The therapy journey of neurodiversity and how we need to prepare for the tweens and teen years to keep on offering support

Tasneem Abrahams - Occupational Therapist

13:25

Financial blueprint - Tailored advice and practical tools to help you make informed financial decisions for your child’s future

Lizl Budhram - Head of Advice at Old Mutual

13:50

Breath break - The ultimate alternative to a coffee break session to re-centre, re-balance, re-vitalise and re-boot the system

Niki Seberini - Certified Breathwork & Wellbeing Practitioner

14:00

Digital habits - Digital parenting guidance and practical tools to take charge of your family’s digital habits, manage screen time, gaming and the risks in cyberspace

Rianette Leibowitz - Cyber Wellness and Digital Parenting Expert

14:30

A word from Nativa

14:35

Competition Winners and Thank-you

Old Mutual Grand Prize Handover

Amanda Rogaly & Banjo - CEO at BabyYumYum.com

14:45

Lunch and Exhibition

"The journey of neurodiversity and how we need to prepare for the tweens and teen years to keep on offering support"

Tasneem Abrahams

Occupational Therapist

Tasneem Abrahams is an Occupational Therapist in private practice, providing therapy, support, and coaching for adults, teens, and tweens struggling with executive functioning, sensory regulation, and emotional wellbeing that impact daily life. She takes a strengths-based, client-centred, and evidence-based approach, specialising in working with individuals with ADHD to develop practical strategies that support success in everyday activities. Alongside her practice, Tasneem serves on the Board of Directors for Jozi4Autism, contributing to advocacy, education, and awareness. She is a dedicated neurodiversity ally who uses her platforms to amplify the voices of autistic and ADHD individuals with lived experience. Her mission is to provide meaningful support, foster greater acceptance, and create awareness of the value of neurodiverse perspectives.

"Financial considerations and support - Interactive conversation between facilitator and OM speaker"

Lizl Budhram

Head of Advice, Old Mutual Personal Finance

Lizl Budhram is the Head of Advice at Old Mutual Personal Finance, where she leads advice strategy with a strong focus on empowering individuals and families to achieve financial wellbeing. A seasoned financial planning expert and passionate educator, Lizl holds an LLB, an MBA, and an Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning. Alongside her leadership role, she lectures part-time, serves on the Board of the Financial Services Exchange, and brings valuable insight as both a professional and a mother. Through her work, Lizl shares practical guidance on how families can plan financially while meeting the unique needs of their children, highlighting the importance of tailored financial advice and the tools available to secure their futures.

"Digital parenting to support families"

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.

"Nutrition and key considerations - practical advice"

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.

"Managing schools and educational challenges"

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.

"Medication and Therapy"

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.

"Positioning of the event and BabyYumYum.com overview"

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.

"Parental support and managing emotional wellbeing and behaviour of families"

Dr Jenny Rose

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Jenny Rose is a Clinical Psychologist, parent-child expert and mother with over 16 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.

"Breathwork Session - Wake-up and Breath-in"

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.

"Community support and support network"

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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We know that everyone likes to win and we have OVER R50 000 worth of prizes to to be won on the day. Our list of prizes are growing daily, be sure to keep checking back to see what else we have in store for you!

Prizes include:

R10 000 worth of Holiday Coding Camp Vouchers from Logiscool

A R5 000 cash prize from Old Mutual

Hampers from The Lily Rose Collection

6 x 12 month subscriptions from Valor - The Worlds First Voice Activated Panic App

Vouchers from AcroBranch

Vouchers from Bounce

Books from Nutripaeds

Curvee Boards from Woodstyle

A customised fidget ring