This 5-hour professional development series is designed to empower educators to provide more effective and compassionate support to neurodivergent students. Participants will explore a range of topics, including:

 

• Executive Functioning: Learn strategies to support executive functioning skills in neurodivergent students while maintaining a neurodiversity-affirming approach.

• Goal Setting: Discover how to write neurodiversity-affirming counseling goals that are grounded in assessment data and promote positive outcomes.

• Counseling Interventions: Explore counseling strategies and techniques that are tailored to the unique needs of neurodivergent students.

• Behavior Supports: Learn how to implement neurodiversity-affirming behavior support plans that are effective and respectful.

• Functional Behavior Assessments: Gain a deep understanding of how to conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) in a neurodiversity-affirming manner.

 

By the end of this series, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive, individualized, and affirming support to neurodivergent students.