How to Talk to Neurodivergent Kids About Personal Safety

How to Talk to Neurodivergent Kids about Personal Safety
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Cost: $27  Certificates are provided for self-reporting.

DESCRIPTION:
In this workshop, we will discuss the importance of early conversations and support for neurodivergent kids on the topic of health, safety, and sexuality education. This population is very vulnerable to sexual assault. There are societal challenges regarding these topics, particularly for this population, making it even more important to have early conversations and support. You will learn about topics that are age-appropriate as well as tools and techniques to support having these conversations with neurodivergent kids ages 4-10. Come learn how to work to lower the sexual assault statistics in the neurodivergent community.

TRAINER:

Katie Thune, President and Founder, Mad Hatter  Wellness LLC

Katie Thune has a BA in Health Education, and Special Education K–12, and a MA in Education: Developmental Disabilities. She taught for Saint Paul Public Schools in Minnesota for 12 years. In 2013, she founded Mad Hatter Wellness to create comprehensive sexual health education programming that educates, trains, and empowers people with intellectual disabilities. She has extensive experience in curriculum writing, speaking, training, and consulting with organizations and school districts across the United States. She has developed curricula and courses on the topics of healthy relationships and comprehensive sexuality education, incorporating mindfulness and social-emotional learning activities.