This session will examine why so many youth today present similar behavioral patterns and how anxiety rewrites the developing brain. Frontline staff will learn to decode behavior in ways that foster connection and create an inclusive environment.
Including children with disabilities in child and youth development programs can be very challenging, but nothing is more rewarding than witnessing a child make a friend, enjoy a game, or experience an accomplishment. This training is designed to help you explore your thoughts and feelings about disability inclusion, understand socially responsible language, and make a plan to overcome an inclusion barrier in your program.
Autism Spectrum Disorder impacts the developmental skills of children and youth in a variety of ways that can impact their participation and relationships. This training will explore strategies to support social interactions, communication, and sensory processing needs. This training will ask participants to focus on the essential question: What challenges do children/youth with ASD experience?
Chances are you serve children with ADHD every day in your existing programs. Explore myths about children with ADHD and discover what to look for as you design accommodations for children with ADHD in your program. Learn to prevent challenging behaviors with positive support strategies to help all children be successful. This training will ask participants to focus on the essential question: How can we create environments and relationships that empower children with ADHD to thrive, while honoring their unique strengths and challenges?
Get ready for summer with practical, engaging strategies that help every young person—including those with special needs—feel seen, supported, and ready to thrive. This interactive session gives staff hands-on experience using developmental relationships, accessible driving questions, and the 5Es to create learning moments that are clear, inviting, and responsive to diverse needs.