Online — one day
299 PLN
approx. €70
International Conference
Autism Spectrum & ADHD— mindfully through life
Two days of lectures and workshops where experts, practitioners and researchers of neurodivergence meet — connecting current science with lived experience to support neurodivergent people and their families.
- 24–25 May 2027
- WSB Merito University Warsaw, Łabiszyńska 25
- In person or online
- Conference available in Polish and English (simultaneous interpretation provided).
About the conference
Neurodivergence in clinical and educational practice — a mindful approach to development and everyday functioning
“Autism Spectrum and ADHD — mindfully through life” is a two-day scientific and educational event dedicated to the contemporary understanding of autism and ADHD across the whole lifespan.
The conference creates a space for interdisciplinary exchange between specialists from science and practice — including international experts. Its starting point is a mindful look at the needs of neurodivergent people, grounded in current research, the experience of practitioners, and solutions that support the wellbeing of autistic and ADHD individuals.
Goals of the conference
- Exchange of knowledge and experience between specialists
- Interdisciplinary collaboration around neurodivergence
- Connecting research with clinical practice and education
- A mindful approach to development across the lifespan
- Supporting the wellbeing of individuals and families
- Dialogue between science, practice and institutions
- Integrating the perspectives of specialists, autistic and ADHD people, and families
Who is it for?
Autistic and ADHD peoplePsychologists & psychotherapistsPsychiatristsEducators & teachersSpeech and other therapistsSocial workersNGO representativesStudents & PhD candidatesMindfulness teachersParents & anyone interested
The best support for neurodivergent people is born where science, practice and lived experience meet. That's why we created a conference that brings together specialists, autistic and ADHD people, and their loved ones. We present mindfulness not as a theory or the practice of sitting in silence, but as a concrete tool that helps manage stress, regulate emotions and build relationships based on understanding and acceptance.
Weronika Chmielewska
President of the EduMind Foundation, conference organiser
Our goal is to build a world where diversity of thinking and functioning is a real asset, not a barrier. Supporting neurodivergent people also means supporting their families, their schools and society as a whole. In co-creating this conference we want to strengthen dialogue and the exchange of experience between practitioners, science and lived experience.
Izabela Hnidziuk-Machnica
Co-founder of the ALEKlasa Foundation, conference organiser
Program
Two days, two formats
Day 1 — Expert lectures
Talks by international and Polish experts on autism, ADHD and mindfulness — research, diagnostic challenges and good practices for supporting neurodivergent people at every stage of life.
Day 2 — Specialist workshops
A unique chance to work directly with Prof. Tony Attwood and Dr Christopher Willard on practical solutions for wellbeing at school, at work and in daily life. Dr Michelle Garnett joins online.
Day 1 · 24 May 2027 · CEST (UTC+02:00) Europe/Warsaw
- 08:00 – 09:00
Registration
- 09:00 – 09:05
Opening of the conference
- 09:05 – 09:45
When the inner world becomes too much: mental health crises across the lifespan — causes, recognition and the way out
Prof. Tony Attwood
- 09:45 – 10:05
Lost potential — the social and economic cost of misunderstanding neurodiversity
Marcin Jabłoński, self-advocate
- 10:05 – 10:35
Merito lecture
Lecturer, WSB Merito University Warsaw
- 10:35 – 11:15
Topic to be announced
Prof. Ewa Pisula, University of Warsaw
- 11:15 – 11:45
Coffee break
- 11:45 – 12:30
Know yourself from the inside: interoception, identity and self-awareness across the lifespan
Prof. Tony Attwood
- 12:30 – 13:20
The autism spectrum across a lifetime — my perspective as an author and self-advocate
Daniel Tammet
- 13:20 – 14:00
Lunch break
- 14:00 – 14:45
Steadiness in the storm – mindfulness and emotional regulation in difficult times.
Dr Christopher Willard — Harvard Medical School
- 14:45 – 15:30
Autism and ADHD in women and girls — masking, late diagnosis and lifelong support
Dr Michelle Garnett (joins online)
- 15:30 – 16:00
Coffee break
- 16:00 – 16:40
Living mindfully with autism and ADHD: what mindfulness really means across the lifespan
Prof. Tony Attwood
- 16:40 – 17:10
How Not to Ruin Mindfulness at School — own practice versus working with neurodivergent children
Ewa Orłowska and Dorota Hendler (EduMind Foundation)
- 17:10 – 17:30
ALEKlasa Foundation — diagnosis as a map
Izabela Hnidziuk-Machnica and Radosław Machnica (ALEKlasa Foundation)
- 17:30 – 18:00
Available, but truly present? Who is the Mindful Parent of a neurodivergent child
Weronika Chmielewska (EduMind Foundation) and Izabela Hnidziuk-Machnica (ALEKlasa Foundation)
- 18:00 – 18:05
Closing of the conference
Day 2 · 25 May 2027 · CEST (UTC+02:00) Europe/Warsaw
- 09:00 – 11:30
Burnout in the autism spectrum and ADHD — how to recognise it, stop it and rebuild resources
Prof. Tony Attwood
A practical, experiential workshop: participants receive concrete tools, not only theoretical knowledge. We will discuss how to recognise early signs of burnout in autistic and ADHD people, distinguish it from depression or mental health crisis, and which strategies help stop its progression and gradually rebuild resources.
- 11:30 – 12:00
Coffee break
- 12:00 – 14:30
Autism spectrum, ADHD and executive functions — support strategies in everyday life
Prof. Tony Attwood
A workshop offering practical strategies you can implement immediately — in the therapy room, at home and at school. Find out how executive-function difficulties show up in autistic and ADHD people at different life stages, and which approaches and tools genuinely work in daily practice.
- 14:30 – 15:00
Lunch break
- 15:00 – 17:30
Good enough — self-compassion as an antidote to perfectionism and the inner critic in the autism spectrum and ADHD
Dr Christopher Willard
A practical workshop exploring how a harsh inner critic affects neurodivergent people, and how self-compassion practice can gradually change that inner voice. With exercises for participants and tools for working with clients.
Recordings & pricing
Can't make it to Warsaw? Join online.
Every online ticket includes access to recordings of both conference days — all lectures and workshops — available for 60 days after the event. Watch live with Polish–English interpretation, or catch up in your own time zone.
Early Bird — valid until 30 September 2026 or while the pool lasts
Online — both days
549 PLN
approx. €130
In person — one day
499 PLN
approx. €115
In person — both days
899 PLN
approx. €210
Prices shown in Polish złoty; euro amounts are approximate. Early Bird pool is limited.
Registration
Register for the conference
Choose your ticket below. You'll receive a confirmation and all details by e-mail.
Speakers
Meet the experts
Prof. Tony Attwood
One of the world's most recognised experts on the autism spectrum, with over 50 years of clinical, research and teaching experience. Affiliate Professor at Griffith University and author of the bestselling guide to Asperger's syndrome, translated into more than 25 languages.
Daniel Tammet
Writer and autistic savant, described by researchers as “the Rosetta Stone of autism”. He speaks a dozen languages and set the European record by reciting pi from memory to 22,514 digits — the story told in the award-winning film “Brainman: The Boy With The Incredible Brain”. Author of the international bestseller “Born on a Blue Day”. In Warsaw he will speak live about life on the autism spectrum, extraordinary memory and the potential of the human mind.
Dr Michelle Garnett
Joins online
Clinical psychologist with 30+ years' experience, founder of the Minds & Hearts clinic and co-author of six books including “Spectrum Women”. Specialises in early identification of autism, autism in women, and mental health. Autistic herself, diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood.
Dr Christopher Willard
Clinical psychologist, author and consultant affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Two-time TEDx speaker who has taught in over 40 countries; author of 22 books on mindfulness, mental health and human development, featured in The New York Times and The Washington Post.
Marcin Jabłoński
Autistic self-advocate working to increase awareness and understanding of autism in society. Member of the Conscious Youth Club at the Autism Team Foundation, engaged in educational and community initiatives.
Prof. Ewa Pisula
Professor of psychology at the University of Warsaw, head of the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Psychology. Researching ASD for over 30 years, specialising in autistic girls and women, family support, and Polish adaptations of ADOS-2 and ADI-R diagnostic tools.
Weronika Chmielewska
Certified mindfulness teacher (Mindfulness Association, Oxford Mindfulness Foundation), co-founder and president of the EduMind Foundation bringing mindfulness to Polish schools. TEDx speaker and Conscious Parenting coach; mother in a neurodivergent family.
Ewa Orłowska
Experienced mindfulness and compassion teacher and supervisor, co-founder of the EduMind Foundation. Former teacher and school head, certified Nonviolent Communication trainer combining empathic communication with mindfulness practice.
Dorota Hendler
Certified mindfulness and compassion trainer for adults and teenagers, supervisor and wellbeing coach grounded in positive psychology. Therapeutic climbing instructor and EduMind Foundation board member working with neurodivergent children.
Izabela Hnidziuk-Machnica
Psychologist, psychotraumatologist and certified crisis consultant; co-founder and managing director of the ALEKlasa Foundation, supporting autistic and ADHD people and their families for over 12 years. Certified ADOS-2 diagnostician; mother of an autistic teenager.
Radosław Machnica
Psychologist, psychotraumatologist, mediator and certified ADOS-2 diagnostician. Co-founder and president of the ALEKlasa Foundation, leading support groups for fathers and training parents and specialists in autism and ADHD.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Are the sessions recorded?
Yes. Online ticket holders get access to recordings of both days — lectures and workshops — for 60 days after the conference.
I registered but haven't received a confirmation — how can I check my place?
Confirmations are sent by e-mail. If you haven't received one, please check your SPAM folder or contact konferencja@fundacja-aleklasa.eu.
I registered for in-person attendance but can't make it — can I join online?
Yes. Send a request to change your attendance format to konferencja@fundacja-aleklasa.eu and you'll receive a link to the online stream.
Can I attend only selected sessions (e.g. one day) without registering for the whole event?
You can choose to attend day one, day two, or both. Registration covers a full day of the event, but you're free to choose which sessions you join.
Does joining day one online require prior login or a special platform (Zoom, Teams)?
Yes — the conference takes place on Zoom. You'll receive the details by e-mail after purchasing your ticket.
Do the online workshops on day two require a special platform?
Yes — the online workshops take place on Zoom. You'll receive the details by e-mail after purchasing your ticket.