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Connected Communication: Strategies for Talking with Neurodiverse Kids

This workshop is designed for parents who want to deepen their connection with their neurodiverse children through more effective, respectful communication. Educators are also welcome as many strategies are directly applicable to supporting these children in your classroom. Together, we’ll explore practical tools and strategies that support trust, reduce power struggles, and strengthen your relationship with your child.

You’ll learn how to:

• Recognize and adapt to your child’s unique communication style

• Use co-regulation and validation to foster emotional safety

• Set clear boundaries without shutting down connection

• Navigate meltdowns, shutdowns, and misunderstandings with calm and compassion

Whether your child is autistic, has ADHD, or simply experiences the world differently, this class will help you build a stronger, more collaborative relationship through communication that meets them where they are.

Instructor: Terri Pratt, M.A., Counselor

Terri Pratt is an associate-level counselor with Neurodiverse Counseling Services in Arizona. She holds a Master’s in Counseling and works with children, teens, and families across a wide range of neurodivergent experiences, including autism, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, and depression. As a mother of six neurodivergent children—five of whom are autistic—Terri blends lived experience with clinical knowledge to support families in building meaningful, connected relationships.

Terri specializes in neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based approaches that honor each child’s unique communication style. She supports parents in navigating challenges with empathy, clarity, and confidence, with a strong emphasis on building trust and emotional safety within the home.

September 25th 6:30PM-7:30PM

Adults are $25* - Register Here

**Free for families with children enrolled in our microschool

Child Care - $15 - Register Here