In this education series, Angela will be joined by a local speech therapist, Laura Shumate. In part one they will provide developmental milestones and tips on when to refer a child to a specialist for developmental concerns.

In part two, Angela and Laura will educate on sensory developmental needs & provide classroom strategies to help preschool teachers & directors meet these needs.

Our occupational therapist, Angela, will lead this group of learners on a journey of sensory self-discovery.

“I shouldn’t bite my nails. What else can I do when I’m feeling anxious?” and similar questions will be explored. Learners will get to practice their new strategies with the help of Angela, so they feel confident using them on their own.

Hosted by Arboro Empowered.

Join us for this live Q&A session. Submit your questions ahead of time for a chance to have them read and answered live during the Zoom meeting. Register here.

Neurodiversity affirming practices are for everyone! The term “neurodiversity affirming” practice is indeed gaining popularity in the pediatric world, but its importance and relevance are not limited to pediatric settings. This course will provide practitioners with a basic understanding of the neurodiversity paradigm and current best practices regarding neurodiversity affirming principles. Additionally, practitioners will gain an increased understanding of why utilizing neurodiversity affirming principles across all settings is imperative through alarming statistics and qualitative feedback. Advocacy skills will be built by exploring strategies to decrease barriers to healthcare access for neurodivergent individuals and improve occupational justice. Again, quantitative and qualitative data will be presented to show the efficacy and impact of a short-term neurodiversity advocacy program.