PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS
Helping Educators Support Neurodiverse Students — and Teach Every Student to Understand the Differences
After speaking at hundreds of schools nationwide, I’ve seen firsthand how much educators want to support neurodiverse students—but often don’t get training from someone who has lived that experience.
My professional development keynote session brings together my personal story, what I’ve learned from students across the country, and practical strategies teachers can use right away.
My professional development keynote session brings together my personal story, what I’ve learned from students across the country, and practical strategies teachers can use right away.
Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Today’s Classrooms (Virtual PD Session)
I offer a 90-minute live Zoom professional development session for teachers, administrators, and school staff focused on practical ways to better support neurodiverse students.
During this interactive session, I combine live illustration, storytelling, and classroom strategies to help educators understand what neurodiverse students experience in school—and how small shifts in communication, expectations, and classroom culture can make a meaningful difference.
Drawing from my own experiences as a struggling neurodiverse student, as well as lessons learned during 400+ school visits across the United States, I share real stories from classrooms and practical insights teachers can immediately apply.
In this session educators will learn:
- How neurodiverse students often experience school differently from their peers
- Simple strategies that help neurodiverse students feel understood and supported
- Ways to build classroom environments where different learning styles are respected
- How to help neurotypical students understand and appreciate neurological differences
- Approaches for talking about neurodiversity with students in a positive and inclusive way The session also includes time for Q&A, allowing educators to ask questions and discuss challenges they’re seeing in their own classrooms.
Format
- 90-minute live Zoom presentation
- Includes Q&A discussion
- Interactive storytelling and live drawing
- Ideal for professional development days, district PD, or staff training If you’re interested in bringing this session to your school or district, please reach out through the contact form.
Learning Objectives By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Recognize common ways neurodiverse students may experience the classroom differently from neurotypical peers.
- Identify practical strategies that help neurodiverse students feel supported, understood, and successful in school environments.
- Understand the importance of explicitly teaching neurotypical students about neurological differences in ways that build empathy and inclusion.
- Apply communication approaches that reduce misunderstandings and support diverse learning styles.
- Reflect on classroom practices that can better support a wide range of learners.
This session supports educator growth in:
I offer a 90-minute live Zoom professional development session for teachers, administrators, and school staff focused on practical ways to better support neurodiverse students.
During this interactive session, I combine live illustration, storytelling, and classroom strategies to help educators understand what neurodiverse students experience in school—and how small shifts in communication, expectations, and classroom culture can make a meaningful difference.
Drawing from my own experiences as a struggling neurodiverse student, as well as lessons learned during 400+ school visits across the United States, I share real stories from classrooms and practical insights teachers can immediately apply.
In this session educators will learn:
- How neurodiverse students often experience school differently from their peers
- Simple strategies that help neurodiverse students feel understood and supported
- Ways to build classroom environments where different learning styles are respected
- How to help neurotypical students understand and appreciate neurological differences
- Approaches for talking about neurodiversity with students in a positive and inclusive way The session also includes time for Q&A, allowing educators to ask questions and discuss challenges they’re seeing in their own classrooms.
Format
- 90-minute live Zoom presentation
- Includes Q&A discussion
- Interactive storytelling and live drawing
- Ideal for professional development days, district PD, or staff training If you’re interested in bringing this session to your school or district, please reach out through the contact form.
Learning Objectives By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Recognize common ways neurodiverse students may experience the classroom differently from neurotypical peers.
- Identify practical strategies that help neurodiverse students feel supported, understood, and successful in school environments.
- Understand the importance of explicitly teaching neurotypical students about neurological differences in ways that build empathy and inclusion.
- Apply communication approaches that reduce misunderstandings and support diverse learning styles.
- Reflect on classroom practices that can better support a wide range of learners.
This session supports educator growth in:
- Inclusive classroom practices
- Social-emotional learning and student belonging
- Neurodiversity awareness and student advocacy
- Building respectful and inclusive classroom communities
Pricing
90-Minute Virtual PD Session – $1,200 per session (Zoom)
- Includes live storytelling, interactive drawings, and Q&A
- Up to 100 participants; larger groups can be accommodated for an additional fee
- Customizable to your school/district's needs and focus areas
- Combined PD + Student Assembly Package – contact to discuss what this could look like for your school(s)
- Multi-session or district-wide bookings available.
- Session is delivered via Zoom at a time convenient for your staff
- Simple scheduling: confirm date, provide participant list, and receive session links