Bringing it Forward
Embracing our Neurodiversity
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For Parents...
To provide an individualized guide founded on observations, strategies, and resources based on cutting edge research to create optimal environments within the home for the growth and success of each unique individual.
Workshops
The Nature of the Neurodiverse Brain
Stepping away from the "fix-it" model
The human brain lies on a continuum. Traditionally, we are expected to gauge our children by society’s idea of normal cognition and behavior, leading to a deficit mindset and a fix-it model. Join us in challenging these traditional frameworks and delve into a deeper understanding of neurodiversity and the benefits of varied strengths, talents, and abilities.
Pinpoints Matter
Impact and Importance of Culture
Our culture plays an important and significant role in nearly every aspect of who we are. Together, we explore the views individual cultures place on learning, education, and neurodiversity and consider how different views of strengths and talents might benefit our children.
Adaptability Goes Both Ways
The Inward and Outward Plasticity
Accommodations vs. Interventions. Explore the benefits of fine-tuning the external environment for our children to thrive in while interweaving teaching strategies and skills to enhance individual growth and success within different settings.
Niche: A Key Concept
Awareness, Proper Identification, and Construction
As unique and neurodiverse individuals, it is often difficult and daunting to find a place within the environment, within a career, and within society that provides a sense of belonging. Supporting our children and ourselves to identify our niche and developing niche environments develops self-esteem and efficacy.
Home - School Connections
Communication and Collaboration
Communication and collaboration between home and school play a vital role in the learning journeys of our children. Throughout this workshop, we examine the purposes and benefits of developing positive and open relationships between families and explore practical steps families may take to grow meaningful relationships with educators.
Strength-Based Homes
Making the Change Together
It is easy to become focused upon what needs to be fixed and developed while supporting our children’s academic, social, emotional, and organizational development. By switching from a fix-it style of parenting to a strength-based method, we end up developing a more positive home environment with a greater sense of belonging and opportunities to explore strengths and interests.