Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr. held a training program focused on welcoming, supporting and teaching neurodivergent students. The initiative aimed to expand staff knowledge and contribute to the improvement of strategies used in the daily support provided to children and adolescents served by the institution.

The training was conducted by physical education professional and psychomotricity specialist Gisele Santos and Fernanda Estevão, founder of Instituto Estevão and a franchisee of Academia de Psicomotricidade Rodrigo Brívio. Over two days, Instituto staff took part in theoretical and practical activities addressing developmental differences and the range of experiences faced by neurodivergent children.

During the first stage of the training, staff members expanded their theoretical knowledge and participated in activities focused on understanding different sensory experiences. The exercises contributed to a broader understanding of the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals and introduced possible approaches suited to their individual needs.

On the second day, the training moved into its practical stage, with the participation of children from Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr. and Academia de Psicomotricidade Rodrigo Brívio. The experience allowed staff members to apply strategies and approaches presented during the training while observing different forms of interaction and developmental support in practice.

The program also included a specially prepared environment for the activities held in the auditorium. Lighting and sound were provided by Luan Pantel, contributing to the setup of the space used throughout the dynamics and practical experiences developed during the training.

The training is part of Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr.’s ongoing initiatives to develop its team and improve the quality of the support provided to its students. The partnership with Gisele Santos, Fernanda Estevão, Instituto Estevão and Academia de Psicomotricidade Rodrigo Brívio highlights the importance of professional development and knowledge exchange in building increasingly inclusive and welcoming educational practices.