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Upcoming Parent Group Trainings for parents of neodivergent children.



Groups are offered by your choice of Saturday. Each session is two hours with snacks included. 

Neurodivergent
Parent Skill Building

The Challenges of Life on the Spectrum:   Behavior Part 1:


Saturdays: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

April 19th • $50 per person


  Navigating the Complexities of Parenting a Neurodivergent Child. Explore the unique challenges that arise in parenting -emphasizing behavior management and setting boundaries. PART 1


  • The ABCs of Behavior: Gain insight into the foundational principles of behavior.

  • Reinforcement Strategies: An introductory guide to leveraging reinforcement techniques to foster compliance, address noncompliance, and celebrate adaptive or positive behaviors, helping you recognize your child at their best.

  • Understanding Attention-Seeking Behaviors:  Delve into the motivations behind attention-seeking behaviors and learn constructive responses.

  • The Strategy of Planned Ignoring: Discover the technique of planned ignoring as an effective tool for managing certain behaviors, promoting self-regulation.
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Neurodivergent
Parent Skill Building

The Challenges of Life on the Spectrum:   Behavior Part 2:


Saturdays: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

April 19th • $50 per person



  Navigating the Complexities of Parenting a Neurodivergent Child. Explore the unique challenges that arise in parenting - utilizing strategies, communication, coping mechanisms and more. PART II


  • Setting Realistic Expectations for Behavior:  Learn how to establish attainable expectations for behavior that account for your child's unique needs and strengths.

  • Cultivating Empathy, Not Pity: Focus on showing empathy as a means to foster independence and enhance social skill development in your child.

  • Proactive Prevention Strategies:  Understand the critical role of structured schedules, timers, priming, prompts, and other preventive interventions in minimizing behavioral challenges.

  • Enhancing Parent-Child Communication:  Strengthen communication skills between you and your child for more effective interactions and understanding.

  • Fostering Regulation and Coping Skills:  Equip yourself with tools to help your child develop proper self-regulation and coping mechanisms, paving the way for emotional resilience.
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