I love helping out fellow parents of neurodiverse help their families live their best quality of life in their own Autismland. My biggest honor is to share my expertise with families behind me walking the autism path. It’s my goal to be an encouraging light in a sometimes hard world. I’d be overjoyed to speak to your audience via Zoom, convention, podcast or other event.

For information on Compensation, scroll to the bottom of the list of workshops.

Masterclass Sessions Pertaining To Neurodiverse Learners

Goal-Setting & Task Analysis for Autistic Learners: A Practical Guide for Parents

This workshop provides parents with concrete strategies for setting and achieving meaningful goals with their autistic child. We understand that big goals can feel overwhelming, but success lies in breaking them down.

Parents will learn:

• How to identify and define significant long-term goals that enhance your child’s independence and quality of life (e.g., life skills, communication, social engagement).
• The step-by-step process of “task analysis” to divide large objectives into small, actionable chunks.
• Effective techniques for teaching new skills, including the use of visual supports, self talk, and smart watches.
• Methods for tracking progress and ensuring consistency, so that every small achievement builds towards the bigger picture.

Walk away with a clear roadmap and practical tools to empower your autistic child to successfully master new skills and reach their aspirations.

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of autistic children.

Outcome: Participants will gain a practical framework and specific techniques for breaking down goals and fostering success in their autistic child’s development.

Freebie: Autism Action Plan

Beyond Grades: Celebrating Your Neurodiverse Child’s True Progress

As parents, we know our neurodiverse children are growing and achieving in countless ways that go far beyond report cards and test scores. This insightful workshop is dedicated to helping you see, track, and celebrate the rich, meaningful progress that truly enhances their quality of life. Use these ways to show progress for end of the year evaluations.

We’ll move beyond traditional academic benchmarks to explore:

• The Big Picture: Understanding what “progress” truly means for your neurodiverse child, focusing on their unique strengths and individual journey.
• Key Growth Areas: Practical methods for documenting development in crucial non-academic domains, including functional life skills, social-emotional growth, increasing independence, and overall well-being.
• Powerful Documentation: Learn creative and effective ways to collect evidence of progress, from photo/video journaling to simple checklists and anecdotal notes, creating a comprehensive and inspiring record.
• Advocacy Through Evidence: Gain confidence in communicating your child’s growth to educators, therapists, and family members, ensuring their whole-child development is recognized and supported.

Join us to discover how to capture the profound and often overlooked triumphs of your neurodiverse child, celebrating every step towards a fulfilling and independent life.

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of neurodiverse children (e.g., those with autism, ADHD, learning differences, etc.).

Outcome: Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to define and document non-academic progress, and a toolkit of practical strategies to celebrate their child’s holistic growth.

Freebie:

The Balanced Brain: Creating a Sensory Diet for Your Neurodiverse Child

Does your neurodiverse child struggle with focus, meltdowns, or constant wiggles? Often, these behaviors are signals of an unmet sensory need. This empowering workshop is designed for parents and caregivers to understand how sensory input impacts their child’s regulation, learning, and overall well-being.

You’ll learn how to:

• Decipher Sensory Cues: Understand the difference between sensory seeking and sensory avoiding behaviors and what they mean for your child.
• Unlock the Power of Sensory Input: Discover the role of different sensory systems (vestibular, proprioceptive, tactile, etc.) in regulation and behavior.
• Build a Personalized Sensory Diet: Get step-by-step guidance on creating a practical, daily “sensory diet” – a planned schedule of sensory activities that helps your child stay calm, focused, and organized throughout their day.
• Integrate Sensory Tools & Activities: Explore effective sensory tools and easy-to-implement activities you can use at home to support your child’s unique needs.

Join us to gain the knowledge and tools to proactively support your child’s sensory processing, leading to improved regulation, reduced meltdowns, and a more balanced, joyful daily life for your entire family.

Target audience: In essence, the workshop is for anyone who:

• Desires a deeper understanding of sensory processing and its impact on behavior.
• Observes their neurodiverse child struggling with sensory-related behaviors (e.g., meltdowns, hyperactivity, withdrawal, extreme pickiness).
• Feels overwhelmed or unsure how to effectively support their child’s unique sensory needs.
• Is looking for practical, proactive strategies to improve their child’s regulation, focus, and overall quality of life.

Outcome: Participants in this workshop will leave with the ability to identify if their neurodiverse child is a sensory seeker or avoider, and how different sensory inputs (vestibular, proprioceptive, tactile, etc.) impact their child’s regulation and behavior

Freebie: Brain Break Challenge Cards

The Whole-Child Approach: Homeschooling Autism from Early Years to Adulthood Prep

Imagine an educational path for your autistic child that is as unique as they are – one that builds on their strengths, addresses their needs comprehensively, and prepares them not just for a diploma, but for a rich and independent adult life. This transformative workshop is designed for parents and caregivers to grasp the long-term vision and practical steps of homeschooling autism from kindergarten all the way through graduation.

We will cover:

• Foundations of Whole-Child Learning: Understanding how to create a sensory-friendly, flexible, and interest-led learning environment.
• K-12 Skill Integration: Strategies for weaving academics with essential life skills (self-care, home management, financial literacy), communication development, and social-emotional intelligence across all ages.
• Future-Focused Planning: How to set meaningful, non-academic goals for independence, vocational exploration, and successful transitions into adulthood.
• Navigating Homeschool Regulations: A clear overview of the legal framework and record-keeping essentials.
• Building Your Support Network: Finding community resources, co-ops, and advocacy tools.

Target Audience: Parents seeking a long-term strategy for homeschooling their autistic child, from early learners to those nearing graduation.

Outcome: Join us to cultivate an educational experience that nurtures every facet of your autistic child, guiding them towards a future defined by their fullest potential and highest quality of life.

Freebie: Homeschooling Autism Ebook

Therapy at Home: Empowering Parents to Meet Your Child’s Goals

Are you looking for practical ways to extend your child’s therapy progress into daily life? This empowering workshop is designed for parents and caregivers ready to integrate therapeutic strategies seamlessly into their home routines, maximizing their child’s development and well-being.

You’ll discover how to:

• Translate Therapy Goals: Understand the objectives from your child’s therapists (OT, SLP, PT, ABA) and how they apply to everyday activities.
• Integrate Strategies: Learn creative, simple, and effective ways to embed therapy techniques into play, chores, mealtime, and transitions.
• Motivate & Engage: Explore strategies to keep your child motivated and make “therapy time” feel like fun, natural interaction.
• Overcome Challenges: Get practical tips for troubleshooting common hurdles like resistance, lack of time, or inconsistent progress

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of children currently receiving or who have received occupational therapy (OT), speech therapy (SLP), physical therapy (PT), or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Outcome: Join us to gain confidence, practical tools, and a renewed sense of partnership in supporting your child’s continuous growth and achieving their full potential, right where it matters most – at home.

Freebie: Yoga Cards And Poster

You Can Teach Social Skills to Your Autistic Child: Fostering Connection & Well-being

Every child deserves to feel connected, understood, and capable in social settings. For autistic children, learning social skills is not about “fitting in,” but about building authentic relationships and enhancing their overall well-being. This empathetic workshop will guide parents and caregivers in nurturing these crucial abilities.

We’ll explore how to:

• Understand Your Child’s Social Lens: Gain insight into how autistic individuals perceive and process social information.
• Teach Foundational Communication: Focus on skills that promote effective self-expression, listening, and reciprocal interaction.
• Navigate Social Situations: Provide tools for understanding social expectations, managing unexpected changes, and resolving conflicts.
• Build Meaningful Friendships: Strategies for supporting your child in initiating and maintaining positive peer relationships.
• Integrate Social Learning Naturally: Discover how to weave social skill practice into everyday family life and community activities.

Join us to empower your autistic child to engage with the world more comfortably, build fulfilling connections, and experience the joy of true social participation on their own terms.

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers focused on supporting their autistic child’s overall social-emotional well-being and genuine connection.

Outcome: Participants will gain a deeper understanding of autistic social communication, practical strategies for teaching a range of social skills, and renewed confidence in fostering their child’s social competence and happiness.

Freebie: Social Stories Template

 Understanding Your Child: Chronological vs. Developmental Age

Does your child sometimes seem “older” in one area but “younger” in another? Are you struggling to reconcile their birth age with their daily behaviors or learning progress? This essential workshop is designed for parents and caregivers to clearly understand the difference between chronological and developmental age, and how this distinction is key to truly supporting your child.

We will explore:

Defining the Ages: A clear breakdown of chronological age (age by birthdate) versus developmental age (skill level across various domains).
The “Split” in Development: Why neurodiverse children often have varying developmental ages across different areas like cognitive, communication, social-emotional, motor, and adaptive skills.
Impact on Daily Life: How understanding these differences directly influences your child’s behavior, learning capacity, social interactions, and emotional regulation.
Setting Realistic Expectations: Learn to align your expectations with your child’s developmental capabilities, reducing frustration and fostering a more supportive environment.
Identifying Areas for Support: Gain insights into recognizing where your child may be developmentally behind or ahead, allowing for targeted interventions and personalized strategies.
Advocating with Clarity: Equip yourself to communicate effectively with therapists, educators, and other professionals using a developmental lens.
Walk away with the knowledge and tools to better understand your child’s unique developmental profile, allowing you to celebrate their authentic progress and provide the most effective support for their journey.

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of neurodiverse children (e.g., those with autism, ADHD, learning differences, etc.), or any parent seeking a deeper understanding of their child’s unique development.

Outcome: Participants will leave with a clear framework for understanding their child’s developmental age across different domains, enabling them to set more realistic expectations, tailor support, and advocate effectively.

Freebie: Developmental Chart

Compensation

I don’t have any fees for speaking at your event. What I do ask is this… You cover my travel expenses (car/flight, hotel, meals). I would also like the opportunity to sell some of my resources before or after my workshop. If doing a convention, I would trade some of the travel expenses for a booth in the exhibit hall.

If you would like me to do an online presentation, I would love to do so if I can sell a resource during the webinar. The sales presentation usually lasts about 5 minutes during a 60 minute webinar/teleseminar.

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