Weekly Recap: January Parent Workshop Next Friday!
Weekly Recap: January Parent Workshop Next Friday!
+ Professional Development for Teachers & Podcast Season 2 is coming!
Notes from the therapy room…
What a weird “week” this has been. Wednesday felt like Monday and Friday felt like Wednesday. Well, we made it!
Whenever I feel “off” by a short week, it gives me even more compassion for our kids who thrive on routines. Truthfully, we all thrive on routines because predictability allows us to outsource that part of our brain and focus on things that really matter to us.
There is so much that feels unpredictable to autistic kids because they often rely on the sameness of a routine to make social predictions while those with ADHD rely on routines to help them remember what to do next. For this reason, we can expect more stress from our kids when we are out of routine. Wishing you rest and routine this week and into the first full week of the new year!
Let’s keep learning together,
~Dr. Emily
January Parent Workshop!
Decoding Behavior: Was that intentional or was that a stress response?
Who is this workshop for?
One of the most common questions I receive from parents is this: How do I know if my child’s behavior is due to their disability or if they are doing it on purpose?
Because our neurodivergent children present with skill weaknesses that occur internally, like those related to emotional dysregulation and executive functioning, when they are asked to do something they don’t have the capacity for at the moment, the first sign of distress is often avoidance or an emotional meltdown.
But, there are still times when children need limits to learn how to stay safe and become independent. So, how can we tell the difference and how do we respond? If you want to know more on this topic, this workshop is for you.
In this workshop we will dive into:
What is happening in the brain and body when a child is in a stress response
Reframing our thinking to support during a stress response
Spotting intentional behaviors and how to teach them a better way
Getting ahead of behaviors by preventing stressful situations
Understanding our own triggers as parents so that we can show up for our kids in these moments
When is this workshop?
Live via Zoom on Friday, January 12th, 2024 | 10:00am ET / 7:00am PT
On the podcast…
Season 2 coming SOON!
Season 2 of the Learn with Dr. Emily podcast is COMING in FEBRUARY!
Thanks to all who have kept learning with me through Season 1 of the podcast. I have some exciting interviews planned for this next season, and cannot wait to share these conversations with you all come February.
Do you have someone in mind you would like for me to host on the show? Send me a message on Substack or on my social media page with your ideas.
Always available for parents…
Neurodivergent Kids Don’t Come with a Roadmap, so I created one.
I understand how overwhelming it feels to learn that your child needs something different to succeed.
This online course is for parents whose child has been identified as autistic, ADHD, or twice-exceptional as well as those growing up with anxiety, learning disabilities, or sensory processing differences.
Everything included in this self-paced course is based on my most frequently-asked questions in my work with parents over the past 20 years.
For educators…
Now scheduling professional development for Fall
If you’re a school administrator who loves watching students thrive, but your teachers need more guidance to meet the needs of such a diverse group of learners, I’m here for you.
You’ve provided professional development to support an understanding of social-emotional learning, but your teachers need more coaching on what to do when met with student behavior.
If you’re excited about the opportunity to create a school culture where your entire staff feels confident in supporting the neurodivergent needs and mental wellness of all students, you’re in the right place!