We seek to equip parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health clinicians with the skills needed to place youth, particularly those who are underrepresented and underserved, on a developmental path towards positive outcomes. Our expertise spans a broad range of topics including, but not limited to:
developmental disabilities (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and learning disabilities)
behavior management
social and emotional functioning
racial socialization
race related intergenerational trauma
the psychological impact of racism and discrimination, and
culturally sensitive/responsive practices.
One of the main ways that we share knowledge is through professional development services.
Our professional development services include:
Workshops covering topics including, but not limited to:
Classroom behavior management
Discipline without tears
Conducting psychoeducational evaluations
Mentorship of doctoral students of color
Presentations covering topics including, but not limited to:
Talking to youth about race, working with youth with developmental disabilities
Addressing the mental health needs of youth/students
Improving school to home communication
Cultural competence
Cultural adaptation of intervention programming
Consultation for educators, mental health providers, and organizations:
Consultation with educators about appropriate interventions for students with academic and/or behavioral challenges
Consultation with mental health providers about diagnostic considerations, assessment, and treatment planning
Consultation with organizations to address system-level issues (e.g., curriculum selection and implementation, evidence-based decision making)
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