Strategies to Support Neurodivergent System-Involved Youth and Young Adults with Sensory Sensitivities

Nicole Kelly, PsyD, Nancy Acosta, PsyD

Training Description

With a growing awareness neurodivergence, it’s important for those who support system-involved youth to learn strategies to effectively support them. This training will provide an overview of sensory sensitivities individuals with neurodivergence can experience. Providers will also learn how to support these system-involved youth in creating a sensory friendly environment at home and how to support them in requesting accommodations at school and work.

Learning Objectives

·        Participants will be able to identify at least one example of a sensory sensitivity system-involved youth may experience.

·        Participants will be able to identify at least one strategy to support a system-involved youth or young adult who gets overwhelmed in highly stimulating environments.