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Tools for Staying Regulated in the Classroom
A classroom can be a busy place full of sights, sounds, transitions, and expectations. For many children, especially neurodivergent learners, these demands can be overwhelming to the nervous system, making it harder to focus, follow directions, or stay emotionally regulated.
Supporting Neurodivergent Children During Summertime:
Summer is filled with fun and exciting adventures, but for some kids these new experiences can be overwhelming. Here’s some tips to help you and your child make the most of these summer days!
Summer Self-Care Strategies:
Summer can be a beautiful break but it also brings big shifts in routine that can feel overwhelming. To help support regulation, connection, and joy during these months, try incorporating these strategies.
Bottoms Up! :)
Listen to Dr. Beardmore’s talk about integrating somatic interventions with Neurodivergent clients!: "Bottoms Up! Somatic Interventions for Neurodivergent Individuals"
What is Occupational Therapy?
Listen to Dr. Valasek discuss what occupational therapy is and how it can help improve the lives of neurodivergent individuals!
Spectrum Psych LA has moved!
Did you hear?! We’re now located one floor up in 1849 Sawtelle Blvd in Suite 750!
Check out those views! :)
Training on Inclusivity for Neurodivergent Individuals in the Workplace
We are so thankful to @shopgoodco for inviting us to be part of the conversation this morning toward providing a more inclusive environment for employees and customers!
Sex Education Group Starting Soon!
We are so excited to host our first Sex Education and Support for Neurodivergent Adults group, led by Dr. Jamie Barstein!
Regulating Together Team Training!
Spectrum Psych welcomed Dr. Lauren Schmitt from Cincinatti Children’s last week for a training on an intensive intervention for emotional dysregulation!
Autistic Girls Podcast is Live!
Dr. Megan Beardmore recently joined the ChildNEXUS community to discuss autistic girls and why they are often overlooked and underrecognized. Listen to the podcast here!
Let’s Talk about Sex….Education!
Listen to Dr. Barstein’s talk to learn more about the importance of access to sex education for Autistic individuals!