Scroll through this page to find a variety of workshops.
Navigating Well-Meaning but Misguided Support
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A Workshop on Handling Family Reactions to Your Neurodivergent Child
Are you wondering how to talk to family members who are trying to be ‘helpful’ (but who actually aren’t)?
When raising a neurodivergent child, family members often want to help—but their well-meaning advice, opinions, or actions can sometimes feel more frustrating than supportive. This interactive workshop is designed to empower parents and caregivers with strategies for managing these situations with confidence, clarity, and compassion.
For only $25, here’s what you’ll learn:
- Understanding Intent vs. Impact.
- Recognizing why family members may respond the way they do and how to reframe their perspective.
- Setting boundaries with confidence.
- Communicating your child’s needs effectively while maintaining healthy family relationships.
- Handling unsolicited advice
- Responding to unhelpful comments with grace and assertiveness.
- Educating with empathy.
- Teaching family members about neurodivergence in a way that encourages true support.
- Creating a supportive village and identifying allies within your family while fostering understanding.
Who should watch this workshop replay?
Parents, guardians, or caregivers of neurodivergent children who want practical tools to navigate family interactions while advocating for their child’s unique needs.
Grab the recording of this insightful session and get actionable strategies to turn family challenges into opportunities for connection and support!
Get the video and start looking forward to time spent with family.
Thriving (not just Surviving!) the Holidays with Orchid Kids & Teens
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Are you wondering how your Orchid Kid will manage all the stress-inducing elements of the holidays? Wonder no more! We can help.
Join us for an insightful and empowering one-hour workshop designed to support parents and caregivers of Orchid Kids—children who are exceptionally sensitive and perceptive, often thriving in nurturing environments but struggling under stress.
The holiday season can be a particularly challenging time for Orchid kids and their families: changes in routine, sensory overload, specific social expectations and more can totally overwhelm Orchid kids. This workshop will help them find a way to do more than just survive the season–we’ll show you how they can thrive!
During this workshop, you’ll get the tools and strategies needed to anticipate the many challenges your Orchid will face during the holidays. Instead of panicking about what’s ahead, you’ll learn to prepare them lovingly how to thrive amid all the hubbub, stress and changes to their routine.
For only $25, you’ll be ready for any holiday season! Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Strategies to identify general and specific challenges likely to arise for your Orchid over the holidays
- Concrete ideas for helping prepare them for sensory challenges
- Strategies for helping them manage moments of overwhelm
- Strategies for managing expectations of family members who may have different ideas for how to support your Orchid
Get the video and start looking forward to the holidays.
Talking to Your Child About Their Diagnosis Workshop
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Are you wondering how (and whether) to talk to your Orchid about their diagnosis? We have some answers!
Join us for an insightful and empowering one-hour workshop designed to support parents and caregivers of Orchid Kids—children who are exceptionally sensitive and perceptive, often thriving in nurturing environments but struggling under stress. You’ll come away with the tools and strategies needed to discuss your child’s diagnosis with empathy, clarity, and confidence.
For only $25, you’ll learn how to tackle this challenging milestone by learning:
- What steps to take before starting the conversation to make sure you’re emotionally and mentally prepared.
- How to explain complex medical or developmental terms in a child-friendly manner.
- Techniques for active listening and validating your child’s feelings.
- Strategies for providing comfort and reassurance during and after the conversation.
- How to establish a foundation for ongoing, open communication.
Get the video and build new skills.
Individualized Education Program
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Learn about the roadmap for students who struggle with access in charter and public schools.
Individualized Education Program is what the letters IEP stands for. It is a LEGAL DOCUMENT that is meant to be a roadmap for students in charter and public schools who struggle to access the curriculum and who qualify under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) for services.
Services like: counseling, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, as well as other academic services like reading or math intervention, and accommodations (like extra time on tests, adapted materials for curriculum access, written cues, etc.).
We are grateful to have Dr. James Siddall, a Licensed School Psychologist and the owner of JDS Psychoeducational Services, to lead this conversation with us. Dr. Siddall has worked as a practicing School Psychologist in Arlington for seven years, at both the high school and elementary school levels, before moving into private practice. He’s seen all sides of the IEP process.
For $25.00 you’ll have:
- Precise language that matters in an IEP meeting
- Specific things to ask for in your child’s IEP
- Why IEPs are actually important (and how they differ from private services)
- Time for Q&A about your child’s IEP
Summer Skill Building
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Discover how you can create learning opportunities this summer during the school break while also enjoying some leisure!
As much as Orchids need a break from The Schedule, summer slide is also real. Summer is a perfect time to work on some all-important executive functioning skills while also enjoying some leisure time.
If you’re looking to create some learning opportunities this summer during the school break while also enjoying some leisure, our summer executive function workshop is perfect for you.
Check out this workshop full of strategies for teaching Executive Functioning skills designed especially for you and your Orchid Kid.
For $25 you’ll have:
- What executive functioning (EF) skills are and why they’re critical to success
- Why summer is the perfect time to work on EF skills
- How to create summer executive functioning goals that feel manageable and doable
Click below to get instant access! Your future self will thank you for making this time!