Children with
Additional Needs
Beyond the Label
Supporting Diverse Needs in Yoga & Coaching — Certified by WiggleBums Training Academy
Investment £275
£225
Lifetime access · Self-paced · Digital download
Instant access · Study at your own pace · No expiry
Moving Beyond Labels & Into Understanding
In a world where every child's path is uniquely shaped by their experiences, needs, and ways of processing the world, it's time we moved beyond labels and into understanding.
"Beyond the Label: Supporting Diverse Needs in Yoga & Coaching" is more than just a CPD course — it's a call to action for parents, educators, coaches, and wellbeing practitioners to deepen their compassion, expand their knowledge, and gain the tools needed to support neuro-spicy children and those with learning differences in truly meaningful ways.
Whether you're a kids' yoga teacher, mindfulness facilitator, parent, or coach, this training empowers you to create safer, more inclusive, and responsive spaces for children who may struggle to feel seen or supported in conventional settings.
With a strong foundation in trauma-informed care, nervous system literacy, and sensory integration, you'll walk away with more than theory — you'll gain practical, embodied tools to meet every child where they are.
If you're ready to move from well-meaning to well-informed, and to create real, grounded impact in the lives of the children you work with, this is the training for you.
Course Overview
To give you a little insight into what is in the course...
What You'll Learn
Yoga, Mindfulness & Additional Needs
- Adapt classes with confidence
- Create safe, engaging, inclusive environments
- Support peer interaction and group dynamics
Children with Additional Needs
- Understand neurodivergence vs. neurotypical development
- Explore ADHD, Autism, PDA, stimming, masking & SPDs
- Learn practical adaptations for yoga & mindfulness
Communication That Connects
- Active listening, co-regulation, and rapport-building
- Nonverbal & visual communication supports
- De-escalation scripts, reframing, and trauma-informed language
The Senses & The Nervous System
- Deep dive into proprioception, interoception, and vestibular systems
- Practical activities for calming, focus, and regulation
- Neurodiverse approaches to stress, immune health, and resilience
Trauma-Informed Practice
- Recognise trauma triggers and responses in children with additional needs
- Spot early signs of abuse, stress, or overwhelm
- Prioritise self-care, boundaries, and safe signposting
Mindfulness in Action
- ADHD Superpower Toolkit
- Building Resilience & Friendship
- Promoting Sleep in Children
- Separation Anxiety & Supporting Anxious Children
- Supporting Siblings & Transitions
- Understanding Behaviours
Each toolkit is packed with practical strategies, gentle guidance, and evidence-based approaches to help you support children with additional needs in everyday life.
Whether you're a parent, carer, teacher, or practitioner, these resources are designed to empower you with insights and tools that make a real difference.
You'll find them all in the Beyond Labels Hub — ready for you to download, explore, and share.
Let's keep growing, learning, and supporting our incredible children; together 🦊
Investment £275
£225
Lifetime access · Self-paced · Digital download
And once you join, you'll have lifetime access — with every future update and resource included at no extra cost.
Who This CPD is For
- Kids & Teen Yoga Teachers
- Mindfulness Facilitators
- Parents & Caregivers
- Life Coaches working with Children
- SEN Educators & Therapists
- Community or Parent-Child Wellbeing Facilitators
Whether you're leading classes in schools, running family sessions, or offering one-to-one coaching, this research and evidence-based training empowers you to adapt your language, approach, and expectations to meet every child where they are.
Because it's not about getting it perfect — it's about being informed, compassionate, and responsive to every child in your care.
Benefits
The real-world impact of becoming a trauma-informed, inclusive practitioner.
Inclusive Learning Environments
Empowers schools to create supportive spaces where all children, including neurodivergent learners, feel understood and valued.
Enhanced Teacher Confidence
Provides staff with practical tools and trauma-informed strategies to effectively support children with additional needs.
Improved Emotional Regulation
Helps children develop skills to manage their emotions, reducing classroom disruptions and promoting calm.
Stronger Social Skills
Encourages positive peer interactions and builds empathy, improving relationships among students.
Better Academic Engagement
Tailored mindfulness and yoga practices boost focus and resilience, helping children succeed academically and personally.
How Long Is It?
Duration: 30 HoursThis is a self-paced digital product — complete it whenever you like, fitting perfectly around your life and commitments.
What's Included?
- Flexible, self-paced online format
- In-depth manual & video tutorials
- Access to the Beyond Labels Hub
- All bonus toolkits & resources
- Immediate access upon purchase
Certification
Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate of Completion for CPD hours, demonstrating your commitment to inclusive, trauma-informed practice.
Ready to Dive In?
Join us and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children you support. Every child deserves to feel seen, understood, and empowered.
Investment £275
£225
Lifetime access · Self-paced · Digital download
Questions? Email us at trish.maddalena@wigglebums.uk
Children with Additional Needs
If you teach or are a kids yoga and mindfulness teacher you will meet many different kinds of kids. This in-depth module explores the various needs of children and how yoga, mindfulness and meditation can help alleviate day-to-day symptoms and stressors.
We look at what these labels mean, where they come from and how to help lessen the symptoms using yoga, mindfulness and meditation activities.
- EBD
- ADHD
- ADD
- PDA
- Dyslexia
- Dyspraxia
- Downs Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Autism Spectrum
- Asperger Syndrome
- Sensory Processing Disorders
As well as exploring sleep deficit and uncovering the lesser well know extra 3 senses Vestibular, Proprioception and Interoception systems and how these play a huge part in building awareness of self and other.
Children with additional needs often experience heightened levels of stress and anxiety in their daily lives. Understanding their unique challenges and requirements, teachers can tailor activities and incorporate sensory integration techniques such as yoga, mindfulness, meditation, and breathing exercises into their class. These tools provide invaluable skills for children to better navigate life's hurdles, fostering resilience and well-being.
This course provides a solid understanding of children with additional needs enabling teachers to create inclusive and supportive environments where all children can thrive.