Workshops
One hour workshops are designed to help parents support home learners. Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Learning Consultants and Behavioral Therapists will provide interactive sessions on a range of topics that help parents teach their children at home. Join our wonderful community of parents who create a supportive learning environment for all participants.
Reading Interventions
Meet with our Learning Consultant, Kathy Tyler, who will guide parents on how to support struggling readers. Parents may bring examples of how their child struggles with reading.
Emotional Regulation
Teaching emotion concepts is important, but regulation begins before we even develop words! This workshop explores both top-down (language strategies), and bottom-up strategies to CONNECT to my body, my experience, and my people in order to manage my big feelings.
Supporting Behavior, Participation, and Transitions
Does your child need multiple reminders to complete seemingly-simple tasks? Do they have challenges moving from one task to another, or feeling confident during new situations? Learn how to support your child through visuals, timers, schedules, social stories, and more!
Behavior Support Level 2
What supports positive behavior outcomes? This workshop will help parents better understand how to achieve increased compliance and attention to learning. Parents may share examples of behavior concerns and the context in which they occur.
Sensory Processing
We ALL have a sensory profile. As adults, most of us have developed an “owner’s manual” to cope with sensory likes and dislikes. Our children may not yet understand their sensations or emotions, be able to communicate their likes and dislikes, and have little control over their environments (adults set the schedule, menu, clothes, temperature). Helping our children be calm, attentive, and flexible requires bottom-up body strategies (e.g. sleep, nutrition, sensory input), as well as top-down brain strategies (communication, organization)... and good detective work! Come learn how to better understand your child, and strategies to set-up for sensory-success!
Building Motivation: Supporting Engagement and Motivation in Learning
This workshop will provide an overview of the science of motivation, and provide parents with an understanding of intrinsic vs extrinsic motivators. Learn concrete strategies for making schoolwork motivating, supporting your child to develop a growth mindset, and helping children learn to work towards goals.
Interoception Part 1
We grow up learning about our body's 5 senses, but did you know we actually have eight senses? This workshop will introduce you to interoception: our ability to notice body signals, connect to a feeling, and utilize a self-regulation strategy.
Interoception Part 2
We grow up learning about our body's 5 senses, but did you know we actually have eight senses? This workshop will review interoception: our ability to notice body signals, connect to a feeling, and utilize a self-regulation strategy.
Visual Motor Skills and Printing
This in service will explain the underlying skills required for children to learn printing and how pre printing skills develop. The presenter will review a range of printing programs for younger students and elementary aged students.