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Professional development to help every student succeed

Supporting neurodivergent students starts with understanding their needs and strengths. Our professional development workshops give education teams strategies to foster a learning environment where all students feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Half-day sessions for your team

Schools and youth-serving organizations can choose one of the sessions below to meet their staff's needs, or participate in all three sessions throughout the year for maximum impact. Schedule a call to explore which options may be right for you.  

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Session 1

Starting Strong: Foundations for Supporting Neurodiverse Learners

Social Cipher’s core professional development session. This session helps educators build a foundational understanding of neurodivergent learner profiles. You'll also learn about how executive functioning, sensory needs, and communication styles affect learning, and begin applying neurodiversity-affirming practices to classroom routines and culture.

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Session 2

Responding, Not Reacting: Behavior Support That Works

This session moves into the “how” of behavior support—centered on proactive, functional, and trauma-informed strategies. Educators will learn to interpret behavior through the lens of unmet needs and executive function challenges. Staff will also explore how to co-regulate, collaborate with colleagues and families, and implement support plans that work in real time.

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Session 3

Building Independence and Advocacy

In this session, educators focus on long-term impact, empowering students to self-advocate, self-regulate, and take ownership of their learning and supports. This is especially important as students transition grades, classrooms, or schools. Educators will reflect on student growth and identify ways to intentionally build independence into classroom routines and IEPs.

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Topics Covered Include:

What is neurodiversity and why does it matter?
Root causes of behavior
Neurodiversity-affirming behavior strategies
Understanding neurodiversity in the classroom
Identifying and addressing ableism
Designing an inclusive classroom
Student advocacy
Fostering open communication and trust with families
Personalized learning for neurodivergent students
Case Study: Traditional Behaviorism vs. Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices

Let’s discuss how to equip your staff to better support students.

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We create social and emotional learning curriculum and games for students aged 10 -15. Our mission is to represent and empower youth of all neurotypes, increase their self advocacy skills, and build their self confidence.

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We create social and emotional learning games for students aged 10 -15. Our mission is to represent and empower youth of all neurotypes, increase their self advocacy skills, and build their self confidence.

Contact Us:
ahoy@socialcipher.com

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We create social and emotional learning games for students aged 10 -15. Our mission is to represent and empower youth of all neurotypes, increase their self advocacy skills, and build their self confidence.

Contact Us:
ahoy@socialcipher.com

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Book a DemoSubscribe to Newsletter
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