Empowering Educators:

Keynotes, Professional Development, and Consulting

Emily Kircher-Morris and Amanda Morin are dedicated to equipping educators, families, and communities with practical, actionable tools to create neurodiversity-affirming environments. Our workshops, keynotes, and consultations are designed to go beyond theory, providing concrete strategies that can be implemented in classrooms, homes, and schools right away. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, targeted solutions, or a collaborative consultation, our sessions deliver real-world insights and resources you can put into practice immediately. You can engage us together for a comprehensive approach or individually to focus on our unique areas of expertise.

Topics available from both Emily and Amanda:

  • Building Accommodation Plans for Neurodivergent Learners

  • Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools

  • Executive Functioning in Neurodivergent Learners

  • Reframing Behavior through a Neurodiversity-Affirming Lens

  • Social and Emotional Wellbeing for Neurodivergent Students

  • Strategies for Neurodiversity-Affirming Environments

Areas of specialization for Amanda Morin:

  • Neurodiversity-Affirming IEPs and Learner Variability

  • Universal Design for Learning

  • Early Identification of Learning Challenges

Areas of specialization for Emily Kircher-Morris:

  • Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Learners

  • Mental Health Needs of Neurodivergent Students

  • Strategies for Counselors, School Psychologists, and Social Workers

What do people say about us?

  • “This training should be offered to ALL teachers.  These strategies would support students in every classroom, as neurodiverse brains exist in all classrooms.”

  • “I have learned so many strategies to support neurodivergent learners. I am thankful for this workshop because we need to affirm and support these learners more than ever.”

  • “This course was an eye-opening window to the needs of neurodivergent learners. I was able to take each lesson and implement the techniques the next day into my lesson as well as form better practices for next year.”

  • “Before this course, I was not confident in my ability to help students self-monitor. I feel so much better in my classroom knowing what to do in situations I used to be at a loss for.”

  • “I have learned more about neurodivergence and how it can impact learning, self-esteem, and social skills. I know how important it is that we identify it so that these students can get the support they need and be able to flourish.”

  • “Such an insightful speech, I felt heard by her words and think many students would feel heard and understood by applying her concepts. Thank you.”

  • “I have learned so much from this training, and my students immediately benefitted! I also feel more equipped to balance my students' emotional needs with their academic needs in a way that supports both areas.”

Services

  • Inspiring Change Through Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices
    Our keynote presentations inspire and empower educators, administrators, and school communities to embrace neurodiversity-affirming practices. Emily Kircher-Morris and Amanda Morin bring their combined expertise to deliver engaging, actionable messages tailored to your audience.

    You can invite us to present together for a powerful collaborative keynote or engage either of us individually to focus on our specific areas of expertise. Keynotes are designed to open conferences, energize professional development days, or spark systemic change in your school or district.

  • Featured Speakers and Breakout Session Leaders
    Looking for engaging speakers to elevate your next conference? Emily Kircher-Morris and Amanda Morin bring thought-provoking insights and practical strategies to breakout sessions, panel discussions, and featured presentations. You can book us together to provide a broader perspective or choose one of us to dive deep into a specific topic.

    Whether leading keynotes, hosting workshops, or facilitating small-group discussions, we tailor every session to captivate and empower your audience.

  • Practical Training for Real-World Impact
    We offer dynamic and interactive professional development sessions tailored to the unique needs of your school or organization. Whether you’re looking for in-person or virtual training, you can engage Emily, Amanda, or both of us to provide sessions on topics such as:

    • Implementing neurodiversity-affirming practices in the classroom.

    • Supporting executive functioning in neurodivergent students.

    • Differentiation and universal design for learning (UDL).

    Our workshops include hands-on activities and resources educators can use immediately. Choose a half-day session, a multi-day training, or something in between—customized to align with your team’s goals.

  • Guidance for Schools and Districts
    We offer personalized consultation services to support schools and districts in navigating challenges or implementing new initiatives. Consulting can focus on creating neurodiversity-affirming policies, developing targeted support plans for individual students, or addressing broader systemic needs.

    Consult with us together for a collaborative, multifaceted approach, or choose to work with either of us individually based on your specific goals. Services are available in person or virtually, with flexible scheduling options.

  • Building Partnerships and Fostering Understanding
    We offer workshops designed for parents, caregivers, and community members to deepen their understanding of neurodiversity and learn how to support neurodivergent individuals effectively. These sessions focus on building partnerships between families, schools, and communities to create a unified approach to embracing neurodiversity.

    You can invite Emily, Amanda, or both of us to lead these workshops, tailoring the content to your community’s unique needs. Topics may include strategies for advocating within schools, understanding neurodivergent strengths, and fostering acceptance at home and in the community.

  • Facilitating Meaningful Conversations
    We facilitate panel discussions and roundtable conversations that bring together educators, parents, and other stakeholders to address specific challenges, celebrate successes, and engage in meaningful dialogue about neurodiversity-affirming practices.

    Whether you’re organizing a conference, community event, or staff meeting, you can engage us individually or collaboratively. Together, we offer a well-rounded perspective, or you can choose one of us to focus on a specific area of expertise.

  • Empowering Neurodivergent Advocates
    We believe in empowering neurodivergent students to advocate for themselves and others. Our student leadership programs are designed to help students understand their unique strengths, develop self-advocacy skills, and foster inclusive peer communities.

    These workshops can be tailored to various age groups and settings. You can engage Emily, Amanda, or both of us to deliver programming that equips students to lead with confidence and authenticity.

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