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Custom, engaging presentations to meet your audience’s interests.
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
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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.

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

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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.
