From Stuck to Thriving: A Guide to Understanding, Connecting, and Empowering Neurodivergent
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Session overview
Session Description
Do you ever feel stuck or unheard when supporting a neurodivergent child? This session offers a fresh perspective on navigating the challenges parents, caregivers and professionals face when traditional strategies fall short. Combining personal experience with research in ADHD, sensory processing, and trauma, you'll gain practical tools to foster connection, regulate the nervous system, and help children thrive.
We’ll explore three key challenges: first, shifting our perspective to view struggles as opportunities for growth, uncovering hidden strengths and missing skills. Second, we’ll dive into the power of relationships and how building trust through play, humor, and body-based techniques can create emotional safety and meaningful progress. Finally, we’ll discuss body-based interventions like MNRI, the Wilbarger Brushing Protocol, and other therapies that regulate the nervous system, allowing the mind to engage in coping strategies and resilience-building.
This session will also address how to build strong support systems, providing parents and professionals with resources to create effective networks for the child. By reframing struggles, prioritizing connection, and using body-based tools, we can create transformational change. If you’re ready to break free from frustration and embrace new possibilities, this session will equip you with the tools and confidence to move forward.
Learning objectives
- Understand the neurodivergent brain's unique needs and processes to effectively meet children where they are and tailor support strategies accordingly
- Apply strategies to reframe neurodivergent children's struggles, uncovering hidden strengths and skills
- Evaluate the effectiveness of body-based interventions, such as MNRI and the Wilbarger Brushing Protocol, in regulating the nervous system and supporting resilience-building