Building Bridges: Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices for Parents and Schools

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NEURODIVERGENT EDUCATION SERIES

Welcome to Season 3! The Neurodiversity Education Series features a lineup of renowned experts, including educators, mental health professionals, and advocates specializing in neurodiversity. It provides families with valuable insights and tools to better support neurodivergent learners, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and more.

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How can we lead with curiosity in our advocacy efforts—building more productive relationships with educators and creating positive change for our children?

In this Neurodiversity Education Series event, Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC, and Amanda Morin, co-authors of Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools, will provide parents with essential knowledge about neurodiversity and neurodiversity-affirming practices.

Emily and Amanda will explore neurodiversity basics, what it means to adopt a neurodiversity-affirming approach at home, and how using consistent language between home and school can help create stronger, more supportive systems for kids.

Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC, is a mental health professional, noted author, neurodiversity advocate, and host ofThe Neurodiversity Podcast, which explores the psychological, educational, and social needs of neurodivergent people.

Amanda Morin is a neurodivergent neurodiversity activist, award-winning author, early childhood and behavioral specialist, and nationally recognized speaker. She serves as the Director of Academic Services at Compass High School in Belmont, CA.

NOTE: Zoom link included in Eventbrite Order Confirmation under "Additional Information."

The Neurodiversity Education Series is presented by Silicon Valley nonprofits including The Parent Venture, Children's Health Council, REEL2e, and The RILEY Project, with major funding from the Sequoia Healthcare District.

For more information, please visit www.neurodiversityeducationseries.org, or contact Charlene Margot, MEd, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture, at cmargot@parentventure.org.