Upcoming Events
Oct 8, 2024
Live Webinar: INTERMEDIATE COURSE: Declarative Language and Co-Regulation: Case Studies, Trouble Shooting and Peer Interaction
October 21, 2024
Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services
Newmarket, Ontario
7-hr Virtual Training: Declarative Language & Co-Regulation: Supporting Social Information Processing and Attunement Across Social Learning Styles
Past Events
Sept 20, 2024
Boston Area Workshop: Understanding Supporting PDA Individuals
with PDA North America and Peer Projects
May 21, 2024
Andover SEPAC
Virtual: Introduction to Declarative Language, and Q&A
May 14, 2024
York Regional District School Board
Newmarket, Ontario
6-hr Virtual Training: Declarative Language & Co-Regulation: Supporting Social Information Processing and Attunement Across Social Learning Styles
May 7, 2024
May 4, 2024
Declarative Language & Co-Regulation Training at Caregiver Respite Weekend
Northeast Arc, Danvers, MA
March 7, 2024
5th Annual PDA North America Conference
Declarative Language & Co-Regulation: Tools to Create Competence, Understanding, and Positive Connection, Through the Ups and Downs of Learning
February 29, 2024
Live Webinar: Declarative Language & Co-Regulation: Learn to Guide Individuals with Social Learning Differences for Optimal Engagement and Learning
January 10, 2024
Tower School - Marblehead, MA
Declarative Language & Co-Regulation - Case Studies and Troubleshooting: Weaving These Concepts Together on the Ground, and in Dynamic ways
December 14, 2023
Volusia County Public Schools, Speech Language Pathologist Team - Voluisa County, FL
Co-Regulation: Creating Competence, Balance and Positive Connection Through the Ups and Downs of Learning
December 12, 2023
Live Webinar: Creating Positive and Successful Peer Interactions
December 5, 2023
November 30, 2023
Brookwood School, Parent Association - Manchester, MA
Declarative Language: Using a Thoughtful Language Style to Help Kids Feel Competent, Connected, and Understood
October 27, 2023
Parenting Boys Peacefully - Out With Agression
Declarative Language: Using a Thoughtful Language Style the Support Regulation and Connection
October 25, 2023
Tower School - Marblehead, MA
Declarative Language & Co-Regulation: Tools to Create Competence, Understanding, and Positive Connection, Through the Ups and Downs of Learning
October 17, 2023
October 10, 2023
Glen Urquhart School - Beverly, MA
Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent Learners
October 10, 2023
September/October 2023
Skills For Life Program - Brookline, MA
Declarative Language 8-Week Workshops For the Skills for Life Team and for Skills for Life Families
September 26, 2023
Sensory Integration Education, a not-for-profit organization in the UK
September 11, 2023
Sensory Integration Education, a not-for-profit organization in the UK
June 7, 2023
Manchester-Essex Regional School District - Middle School and High School, SAIL and ACE Programs
Using a Thoughtful Language Style to Help Students feel Competent, Connected and Understood
June 27, 2023
May 3, 2023
Virtual: Overview of Declarative Language Handbook
April 24, 2023
Virtual: Overview of Declarative Language
April 3, 2023
FREE! You can register here.
March 29, 2023
Hamilton Wenham Regional School District (ILP & Integrated Preschool Team) - Wenham, MA
Going Deeper with Co-Regulation: Frameworks and Adjusting Complexity
March 28-30, 2023
Low Demand Parenting Summit with Amanda Deikman
Low Demand Communication
FREE! You can register here.
March 13, 2023
Live Webinar: Declarative Language & Co-Regulation: Learn to Guide Individuals with Social Learning Differences for Optimal Engagement and Learning
March 8, 2023
Fayerweather Street School - Cambridge, MA
Parent Education Event: Overview of Declarative Language and Using a Positive Communication Style with Neurodivergent Children
March 3, 2023
Indian Prairie School District #204 - Aurora, IL
Virtual: Using a Thoughtful Language Style to Help Kids feel Competent, Connected and Understood
January 26, 2023
Fayerweather Street School - Cambridge, MA
Virtual: Using a Thoughtful Language Style to Help Kids feel Competent, Connected and Understood -Troubleshooting
January 25, 2023
Hamilton Wenham Regional School District (ILP & Integrated Preschool Team) - Wenham, MA
Declarative Language & Troubleshooting: What to Think About and/or Do When it Doesn’t Seem to Work
January 4, 2023
White Plains Special Needs Committee for Parents - White Plains, NY
Virtual: Overview of Declarative Language Handbook
November 30, 2022
Hamilton Wenham Regional School District (ILP & Integrated Preschool Team) - Wenham, MA
Co-Regulation: Creating Competence, Balance and Positive Connection Through the Ups and Downs of Learning
November 16, 2022
Seminole County Public Schools, Speech Language Pathologist Team - Seminole County, FL
Virtual: Using a Thoughtful Language Style to Help Kids feel Competent, Connected and Understood
November 11, 2022
Centre of Excellence - Quebec, Canada
Virtual: Creating Positive and Successful Peer Interactions
November 10-28, 2022
2022 ASHA Convention (Virtual Library)
Co-Regulation: Creating Competence, Balance and Positive Connection Through the Ups and Downs of Learning
November 3, 2022
Cambridge Somerville Early Intervention - Cambridge, MA
Virtual: Co-Regulation: Creating Competence, Balance and Positive Connection Through the Ups and Downs of Learning
October 27, 2022
Fayerweather Street School - Cambridge, MA
Virtual: Using a Thoughtful Language Style to Help Kids feel Competent, Connected and Understood
October 12, 2022
Hamilton Wenham Regional School District (ILP & Integrated Preschool Team)
Using a Thoughtful Language Style to Help Kids feel Competent, Connected and Understood
October 7, 2022
Bridgeview Montessori School - Sagamore, MA
Co-Regulation: Creating Competence, Balance and Positive Connection Through the Ups and Downs of Learning
October 6, 2022
Cambridge Somerville Early Intervention
Virtual: Using a Thoughtful Language Style to Help Kids feel Competent, Connected and Understood
September 27, 2022
Bridgeview Montessori School - Sagamore, MA
Using a Thoughtful Language Style to Help Kids feel Competent, Connected and Understood
July 2022
This Speech Life Podcast with Caitlin Lopez MS, CCC-SLP
April, May, June 2022
Virtual: 3-Part Continuing Education Series for Speech Language Pathologists: Becoming Proficient with Declarative Language & Co-Regulation
Cambridge Somerville Early Intervention
Virtual: 3-Part Continuing Education Series for EI Providers: Introduction to Social Learning & Social Communication
April 4-8, 2022
Bright & Quirky Child Summit 2022
Using Declarative Language to Decrease Power Struggles with Demand Avoidant Kids
April 5, 2022
Somerville Public Schools - SEPAC
Virtual: Overview of Co-Regulation Handbook
January - March 2022
Education Chapter Chat Podcast with Cari Eberts and Mike McLeod
Declarative Language Handbook & Co-Regulation Handbook
March 9, 2022
Medford Public Schools - SEPAC
Virtual: Overview of Declarative Language Handbook
February 11-13, 2022
Helping Kids Think for Themselves with Declarative Language & Co-Regulation
2021- 2022 school year
Continuing Education Series on Social Learning Differences
Part 3: Introduction to a Guiding Mindset & Co-Regulation: Creating Competence, Balance and Positive Connection Through the Ups and Downs of Learning (February 16, 2022)
Part 2: Declarative Language: Trouble Shooting! (January 26, 2022)
Part I: Introduction to Declarative Language: A Thoughtful Language Style to Help Kids Feel Competent, Connected and Understood (October 23, 2021)
December 8-9, 2021
Beverly School for the Deaf: The Children’s Center for Communication
Introduction to Declarative Language: A Thoughtful Language Style to Help Kids Feel Competent, Connected and Understood
November 15-22, 2021
Declarative Language: A Thoughtful Language Style that Helps Kids Feel Competent, Connected and Understood
July 26, 2021
Parenting ADHD Kids with Declarative Language and Co-Regulation (video available)
April 2021
Interview with ADHD Dude Live with Ryan Wexelblatt
Helping Your Child with ADHD Feel Competent While Learning New Skills/Using Co-Regulation (video available)
January 12, 2021
Somerville Public Schools - SEPAC
Overview of Declarative Language Handbook
December 16, 2020
Beverly Public Schools - SEPAC
Overview of Declarative Language Handbook
October 21, 2020
Peer Projects Therapy From the Heart - Parent Info Night
Overview of Declarative Language Handbook
October 5, 2020
Marblehead Charter School SEPAC
Overview of Declarative Language Handbook
November 7-8, 2020
RDI Virtual Annual Conference - November 7-8 2020
Introduction to Declarative Language: A Thoughtful Language Style to Help Kids Feel Competent, Connected and Understood )
August 4, 2020
Introduction to Declarative Language: A Thoughtful Language Style to Help Kids Feel Competent, Connected and Understood )
June 2020
Interview with ADHD Dude Live with Ryan Wexelblatt
Building social competency & executive functioning
2019- 2020 school year
Three Part Continuing Education Series on Social Learning Differences
Part 3: Creating Positive and Successful Peer Interactions Throughout the School Day (February 12, 2020)
Part 2: A Case Study in Disruptive Behavior - Three Special Boys through a Different Lens (December 11, 2019)
Part 1: Thinking about Social Competence: An Introduction to Social Learning Challenges. Strengths, Weaknesses, and Ways We Can Help! (October 23, 2019)
November 5, 2019
Thinking about Social Competence: An Introduction to Social Learning Challenges. Strengths, Weaknesses, and Ways We Can Help!
June 12, 2019
Peer Projects Therapy From the Heart Parent Info Night Series, Beverly, MA
Thinking about Social Competence: An Introduction to Social Learning Challenges. Strengths, Weaknesses, and Ways We Can Help!
May 15, 2019
Dallin Elementary School - Parent Forum, Arlington, MA
How Can We Encourage Kids to Think Critically? Exploring Mindful Use of Language by Parents and Professionals
May 2, 2019
Milestones Day School - Speaker Series, Waltham, MA
How Can We Encourage Kids to Think Critically? Exploring Mindful Use of Language by Parents and Professionals
April 11, 2019
Malden SEPAC, Malden, MA
How Can We Encourage Kids to Think Critically? Exploring Mindful Use of Language by Parents and Professionals
March 27, 2019
Tri-Town SEPAC, Boxford, MA
How Can We Encourage Kids to Think Critically? Exploring Mindful Use of Language by Parents and Professionals
January 25, 2019
Shore Country Day School, Beverly, MA
Thinking about Social Competence: An Introduction to Social Learning Challenges. Strengths, Weaknesses, and Ways We Can Help!
November 14, 2018
5th World Autism Organisation International Congress 2018, Houston TX
How Can We Encourage Kids to Think Critically? Exploring Mindful Use of Language by Parents and Professionals
October 5, 2018
Marblehead SEPAC, Marblehead, MA
How Can We Encourage Kids to Think Critically? Exploring Mindful Use of Language by Parents and Professionals
June 24, 2018
11th Annual Social Thinking Global Providers’ Conference, South San Francisco, CA
A Case Study in “Disruptive Behavior”: Looking at three special boys through a different lens
May 16, 2018
Milestones Day School Staff Training, Waltham, MA
How Can We Encourage Kids to Think Critically? Exploring Mindful Use of Language by Parents and Professionals
May 9, 2018
Spaulding Youth Center, Northfield, NH
Webinar: How Can We Encourage Kids to Think Critically? Exploring Mindful Use of Language by Parents and Professionals
April 26, 2018
Schools for Children, Inc. at the Winn Brook School, Belmont, MA
How Can We Encourage Kids to Think Critically? Exploring Mindful Use of Language by Parents and Professionals
April 19, 2018
Peer Projects Therapy From the Heart Parent Info Night Series, Beverly, MA
How Can We Encourage Kids to Think Critically? Exploring Mindful Use of Language by Parents and Professionals
March 23, 2018
Tot Spot Childcare at Landmark School, Beverly Farms, MA
Speech and Language Development: 15 months to 5 years, with Andrea Gougian MA, CCC-SLP & Sue Savarese MS, CCC-SLP
February 16, 2018
Tara Montessori School, Manchester, MA
How Can We Encourage Kids to Think Critically? Exploring Mindful Use of Language by Parents and Professionals
November 18, 2017
5th Annual Burr Family Conference: "Making Things Possible: Educating the Whole Child” Conference at the Cotting School, Lexington, MA
RDI in a Nutshell, with Lizz Ramirez, RDI Consultant
April 26, 2017
Asperger/Autism Network (AANE)
Webinar: How Can We Encourage Kids to Think Critically? Exploring Mindful Use of Language by Parents and Professionals
March 21, 2017
Tot Spot Childcare at Landmark School, Beverly Farms, MA
Creating Positive and Successful Peer Interactions
February 6, 2017
Beverly School District: Early Childhood Committee, Beverly, MA
How Can We Encourage Kids to Think Critically? Exploring Mindful Use of Language by Parents and Professionals
November 8, 2016
Beverly Public Schools, Beverly, MA
How Can We Help Kids Develop Social Competence Across the Day?
November 5, 2016
4th Annual Burr Family Conference: "Making Things Possible: Social Success” Conference at the Cotting School, Lexington, MA
How Can We Encourage Kids to Think Critically? Exploring Mindful Use of Language by Parents and Professionals
October 12, 2016
Danvers Public Schools (Elementary Schools), Danvers, MA
How Can We Help Kids Develop Social Competence Across the Day?
October 4, 2016
Webinar: Facilitating Peer Interactions in an RDI® Way!
Sept 1, 2016
Danvers Public Schools (Middle School), Danvers, MA
How Can We Help Kids Develop Social Competence Across the Day?
July 6, 2016
Project FUN, Manchester, MA
How Can We Help Kids Develop Social Competence Across the Day?
June 26, 2016
9th Annual Social Thinking Global Providers’ Conference, South San Francisco, CA
How Can We Encourage Kids to Think Critically? Exploring Mindful Use of Language by Parents and Professionals
June 6, 2016
Mass Advocates, Boston, MA
RDI in a Nutshell: What is it and how can it help?
May 4, 2016
Danvers SEPAC, Danvers, MA
How Can We Help Kids Develop Social Competence Across the Day?
November 30, 2015
Lynnfield Public Schools, Lynnfield, MA
How Can We Help Kids Develop Social Competence Across the Day?
May 7, 2015
Reading Public Schools, Reading, MA
Using Declarative Language
April 22, 2015
LEAP Program at MGH, Boston, MA
Relationship Development Intervention: What is it and how can it help?
August 26, 2014
OTA - The Koomar Center, Watertown, MA
Relationship Development Intervention: What is it and how can it help?
May 19, 2014
Somerville SEPAC, Somerville, MA
Relationship Development Intervention: What is it and how can it help?
March 5, 2014
Lynnfield Public Schools, Preschool Program (Teachers and Therapists), Lynnfield, MA
Developing Social Competence
February 12, 2014
Lynnfield Public Schools, Preschool Program (Paraprofessionals), Lynnfield, MA
Developing Social Competence
December 18, 2013
Fayerweather Street School, Cambridge, MA
Thinking about Social Competence: An Introduction to High Functioning Autism. Strengths, Weaknesses, and Ways We Can Help!
November 6, 2013
Lynnfield Public Schools, Lynnfield, MA
How Can We Help Kids Develop Social Competence Across the Day?
October 24, 2013
Somerville SEPAC, Somerville, MA
How Can We Help Kids Develop Social Competence Across the Day?
May 23, 2013
Woburn SEPAC, Woburn, MA
Developing Social Competence
September 13, 2012
Lynnfield, Public Schools, Lynnfield, MA
Developing Social Competence
April - June 2011
Pathways for Children, Gloucester, MA
3 Part Training: Developing Social Competence and Facilitating Peer Interactions
April 11, 2011
Preschool at Wellesley Schools (P.A.W.S.), Wellesley, MA
Relationship Development Intervention
January 29, 2011
Covenant Community Church, Peabody, MA
Supporting Social Interactions for Kids
December 2, 2010
North Shore Nursery School, Beverly Farms, MA
The Concepts and Foundations of Relationship Development Intervention
November 7, 2010
Reading Public Schools (Paraprofessionals), Reading, MA
The Concepts and Foundations of Relationship Development Intervention
April 20, 2010
Reading SEPAC, Reading, MA
Relationship Development Intervention
May 27, 2009
Beverly Public Schools (Speech Language Pathologists), Beverly, MA
Relationship Development Intervention
April 20, 2009
Milestones Day School, Waltham, MA
Relationship Development Intervention