Training & Workshops
Helping the adults in every child's life feel confident, prepared and neurodiversity-affirming.
When educators, caregivers and support workers understand how neurodivergent children experience the world, everyone thrives. Our Board Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBAs) and clinical team offer practical, engaging training for schools, Pro-D days, daycares and early learning centres, neighbourhood houses and community organizations, as well as education sessions for parents and caregivers.
Every session is grounded in evidence-based practice, filled with real-life examples, and tailored to the people in the room.
Request a TrainingNeurodiversity: Supporting Children to Reach Their Potential
Our most requested session, delivered to front-line workers, facilitators and families through Vancouver neighbourhood houses and community programs. It's a warm, interactive introduction to neurodiversity and neurodiversity-affirming care, with strategies attendees can use the very next day.
- The neurodiversity "umbrella": what neurodiversity, neurodivergent and neurodiverse mean, and why the language we use matters
- Recognizing signs: how autism, ADHD, anxiety, dyslexia, dyscalculia and other differences can show up in young children, and why early support makes a difference
- A strengths-based lens: seeing and building on each child's strengths, from memory and creativity to logic, friendliness and attention to detail
- Behaviour as communication: remembering the iceberg, and understanding setting events, triggers and what a child may be telling us
- Regulation comes first: a hierarchy-of-needs lens, co-regulation, and the difference between a motivating break and a truly regulating strategy
- Environments that work: reducing sensory overload, quiet corners, visual schedules, first-then boards and transition warnings
- Partnering with families: strengths-based communication that builds trust between home and program
- A copy of the presentation slides
- Practical worksheets, including our Child Action Planning Sheet for observing strengths, sensory needs and behaviour, and planning the day
- A list of trusted resources
- A certificate of attendance, on request
More sessions we offer
Beyond Awareness: Neurodiversity & Mental Health
Neurodiversity-affirming best practice for teams: presuming competence, sensory considerations, flexible communication, reducing pressure to mask, and supporting the adult's own regulation to prevent burnout.
Understanding Behaviour & Prevention Strategies for the Classroom Coming soon
Why behaviour happens, ABC observation and objective reporting, and proactive strategies such as clear instructions, first/then, routines and functional communication that reduce distress before it starts.
Supporting Regulation & Creating Inclusive Spaces Coming soon
Co-regulation and self-regulation tools, sensory-friendly environments, visual supports and trauma-informed practice for daycares, preschools and classrooms.
Supporting Neurodivergent Kids' Well-Being: A Counsellor's Perspective Coming soon
Led by our Registered Clinical Counsellor: recognizing anxiety and emotional overwhelm, building self-advocacy and confidence, and supporting the well-being of the staff and parents who care for neurodivergent children.
Sessions marked “Coming soon” are in development. Interested? Let us know and we'll keep you posted or build it for your team. Don't see what you need? We're happy to create a session around your team's goals.
How it works
- In person or virtual: we come to your school, centre or community space, or meet online.
- Flexible length: sessions typically run 1 to 1.5 hours, including time for questions. Longer or multi-session Pro-D options can be arranged.
- Tailored to your team: share your staff's real questions and scenarios ahead of time, and we'll build practical problem-solving right into the session.
- Interactive: polls, discussion and real-life examples keep everyone engaged.
- Take-home materials: slides, worksheets and resource lists for every attendee.
Who it's for
- Teachers and education assistants
- Early childhood educators and daycare teams
- Front-line and family support workers
- Program facilitators and coordinators
- Parents and caregivers
Who we've worked with
- Kiwassa Neighbourhood House
- Nobody's Perfect Consortium
- South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
- Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House
- MOSAIC
Let's plan a session for your team
Tell us a little about your group and what you're hoping to cover, and we'll get back to you to plan the details together. Questions? Email admin@socialkiddos.ca.
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