Early Childhood

How to Talk to Families about Communication Delays/Neurodiversity

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This training will provide strategies for early childhood professionals to talk with caregivers about communication delays and different learning profiles.

In order to partner successfully with families, professionals need support and practice with how and when to have honest, empathetic, and informed conversations about communication delays and early signs of autism and other learning differences. Participants will learn how to partner with caregivers by teaching them about early communication development and delays and how and why to look for early signs of autism. When professionals use neurodiversity-affirming language and practices they pass these skills and this language to the families they work with.

The presentation will highlight ways to build trust, honor each child’s unique communication style, and collaborate with families to promote inclusive, strengths-based early learning environments.

This PD offers 2.5 training hours.

Registration Options

Neurodiversity FY26
Registration Deadline: 12/02/2025 4:30pm EST
Spaces Available: 30
Instructors: Jenny Landry
Meetings Dates: Click to View Dates/Times
Location: Collaborative for Educational Services (Online)

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$30.00/each

Registration

A maximum class size is set for each course and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If the number of registrations for a course exceeds the maximum seats available or is too low to be able to conduct a quality learning experience, CES will inform you of available options.

Course Cancellation

If you wish to cancel your registration, please submit a request in writing (via mail, email or fax) no later than 7 business days before the workshop’s start date. After that, there are no refunds or billing adjustments.

In the event that a course is cancelled by the Collaborative for Educational Services, we will notify you as soon as possible. Please be sure to provide your best email address and phone number so we can contact you. Although every effort is made to avoid last minute cancellations, if an emergency arises, we will do our best to reach you at the phone number and email address you provide.

Inclement Weather

Any delays or cancellations are posted online at collaborative.org. You may also call 413-200-8395 after 6:30am for information about classes that day.

Event Contact

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Emily Ortiz Bouvier
Administrative Assistant
eortizbouvier@collaborative.org
413-588-5568

Payment Methods

We accept the following payment methods:

  • Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard)
  • Check
  • Purchase Order
  • CES Internal Transfer
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