Learn about Neurodiversity with these
Resources & Publications
Free Readings, Videos, & Worksheets
PESI: In This Together
PESI: Taking Care of You!
Sibbald, L. & Phifer, L.
PESI: Implementing a Trauma-Informed Affirming Practice for Autistic Clients
Empower your autistic clients with trauma-informed best practices shared by Laura as a sneak preview for the 3rd Annual Autism Symposium by PESI.
Spectrum of Support: Q&A with College Programs for Neurodivergent Students
Join Laura along with other staff from support programs at Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Maryland, Southern Oregon University, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and Marquette University–plus a recent college grad–as we discuss college readiness, disability support, neurodiversity inclusion, obtaining accommodations and much more!
On-Demand Expert Seminar
Emotions, Regulation, and Remaining Calm Collection
Join Laura in session four of ten with some of the most renowned experts on Neurodifferences, Emotions, and Regulation. Her talk focuses on “How to Help Your Child Learn to Restore Calm.”
Laura’s Publications
Trauma-Informed Social-Emotional Toolbox
Phifer, L. & Sibbald, L. (2020)
An evidence-based workbook to guide children and families to recognize and cope with trauma. Focusing on fostering trust and positive regard, promoting problem-solving pathways, and developing personal empowerment.
Parenting Toolbox
Phifer, L., Sibbald, L., & Rowen, J. (2018)
A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy based workbook focused on building social-emotional language competence and increasing self-awareness, regulation, and resiliency skills.
Interested in having Laura and ND SLP Advocate talk with your group?
Online Courses & Seminars
Please Note: Some of these courses and seminars are free, and others are on-demand at a cost.
PESI: Game-Changing Strategies for Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and CP
Cammisa, K., Rizzo, A., Sibbald, L. & Phifer, L.
Broken down into TWO powerful experiential self-study modules… you’ll get the hands-on training and tools you need to empower positive behavior from the inside out and the outside in.
PESI: Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Intensive Training (ASDCS) – 2nd Edition
Laura is featured in one of the training’s ten bonus sessions; the session is titled “Lights, Camera, Empowerment! Neurodiversity and the Transition to Independence.”
PESI: Youth Mental Health Specialist Certification Training
Laura is featured with Lisa Weed Phifer in one of thirteen training sessions. The session is titled: “Reacclimate and Regulate: A Roadmap to Build Trust, Foster Safety, and Support Health Communication in Schools.”
PESI: Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Intensive Training (ASDCS) – 1st Edition
Join Laura for a conversation around Autism in her on-demand session called: “Autism Intervention Using a Trauma-Informed Lens: Creating a Foundation of Safety & Trust to Promote Self Awareness & Problem Solving.”
PESI: Lights, Camera, Empowerment! Neurodiversity and the Transition to Independence
Are your clients ready for their next step? Transition to adulthood, including attending college or starting employment, is a time of significant change for many individuals. For neurodivergent individuals, excitement and anticipation of this change is frequently coupled with a sense of nervousness about how to manage these next important steps.
PESI: Reacclimate and Regulate: Build Trust, Foster Safety, & Support Healthy Communication in Schools
Join Lisa Weed Phifer and Laura for a conversation about a targeted roadmap to learn to Reacclimate and Regulate, which ultimately leads to student empowerment!
PESI: Autism Intervention Using a Trauma-Informed Lens
Since the Covid-19 Pandemic began, children across the country and the world have experienced significant changes within their homes, schools, and communities. Interactions with family members, teachers, therapists have suddenly shifted, and become unfamiliar, resulting in less productive opportunities for learning and growth.
