Lunch and Learn: Working Effectively with Neurodiverse Youth

October 24^th, 12:00-1:00 pm eastern 

This virtual workshop will focus on working effectively with neurodiverse youth. Presenters will share foundational information about neurodiversity and strategies for engaging neurodiverse learners in afterschool programs. A neurodiverse STEM role model will also share her experience as a neurodiverse woman in STEM. 

Neurodiversity refers to variation in the human brain regarding sociability, learning, attention, mood, and other mental functions. As a term, it can include a multitude of neuro-variations such as autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and mental health. Therefore, we work with and teach neurodiverse individuals every day.  

Presenters:

• Brenda Britsch & Amanda Sullivan, National Girls Collaborative Project

• Kristen Masci, CEO, Skills on the Hill Pediatric Therapy

• Scott Bellman, DO-IT Center, University of Washington

• Caeley Looney, CEO & Editor in Chief, Reinvented Magazine