Different Minds, Strong Bonds
Our brains work differently, but we work together.
We help you give ALL kids a safe place to have fun, learn, and make new friends.
We will help your organization expand your client base and retain customers by helping connect with neurodiverse children and their families.
- Train your staff to support children and families with compassion, patience, and behavioral supports that provide a safe and fun environment.
- Institute communication practices before, during, and after programs to strengthen the connection between your organization and families.
- Create events and add inclusive and impactful programs by expanding opportunities for neurodiverse individuals in your after-school initiatives, camps, or community organizations.
Let’s work together to support the children you work with and meet the needs of the community.
The statistics regarding neurodiverse children being treated unkindly or turned away from after-school programs and camps highlight a significant issue: many of these programs lack the training, communication, and inclusive practices necessary to accommodate children with diverse needs.
Key Issues with Exclusion of Neurodiverse Children from Programs
- Many programs struggle to support neurodiverse kids. They often lack the resources, like specialized staff training and appropriate tools, needed for true inclusion. For example, a 2019 study showed autistic children are significantly more likely to be excluded. This highlights a problem of limited access.
- Exclusion creates social isolation. When kids are denied access, they miss out on making friends and developing crucial social skills.
- These children also miss out on important developmental opportunities. Exclusion can prevent them from participating in activities that build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- There’s a serious gap in training and resources. Staff often haven’t received adequate neurodiversity training, and programs may lack things like sensory-friendly equipment. This really points to a systemic failure to prioritize inclusion.
- This exclusion reflects a larger problem of recreational inequity. It highlights a broader societal neglect of inclusivity, not just in recreation, but also in education and other vital areas.
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Let’s work together to support the well-being and education of all our children.
Let’s Collaborate
Meet with me to discuss the needs of your organization or to prepare for an event. We will come up with a plan that fits your needs and will have the greatest impact.
Work towards your goals
I will create a customized toolkit to support your staff that will include communication to families and community members.
It’s GO TIME!
The implementation is led by your staff with my support. I will facilitate the training of the staff, production of the program or event, and help with communication.
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ALL-IN-ONE SERVICES
Whether you aim to optimize current after-school programs, provide support for neurodiverse kiddos in your camp, or create new programs or events that are inclusive to all, I have the experience and tools to make a difference.
