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Possible presentation topics include but are not limited to:

  • Understanding and working with Autistic, ADHD, and PDA children

  • Neuro-affirming practices

  • How to do play therapy at home

  • Why behavioral models and rewards and consequences don’t work with neurodivergent kids

  • What is PDA (Patholigical Demand Avoidance)

“Amanda has been great to work with! Her talk about the power of play for kids was engaging, thought-provoking, and practical. The moms in our group had lots to debrief together afterward!”

Leader of local Mom’s Group

Previous Presentations

  • The Power of Play

    Research-based insights on the importance of play for both children and adults. Includes a tutorial on how to do a therapeutic playtime at home.

  • Helping Kids Through Transitions

    Neuroaffirming strategies to help kids both process big changes and regulate when transitions are too hard. Includes education about coregulation.

  • Play Therapy Techniques That Can Improve Your Child's Mental Health

    Includes techniques and strategies from Child-Centered Play Therapy that parents can use at home to make their kids feel seen, validated, and connected.