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Bridging the Gap: Practical Parent Coaching Tools for Early Intervention Providers and Health Professionals

with Jason Omoto, MS, BCBA
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
11:30am-1:30pm (PST) | Virtual Event

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Working with parents is one of the most important—and often most overlooked—parts of our work as early intervention providers and health professionals. In this engaging and practical session, you’ll learn proven strategies for effectively communicating with and training parents, especially when addressing challenging behaviors or developmental concerns.

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Brown Bag LunchStaffing Up: A Discussion of Recruitment and Retention Issues in Early Intervention

with Dr. Leslie Fox
Thursday, June 26, 2025
12:00pm-1:30pm (PST) | Free Virtual Event*

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Who Will Serve the Kids?

It has become a reality that everyone is struggling with the shortage of personnel across all disciplines within Early Start Services. (OT, PT, Speech and Language Therapists, Early Childhood Special Educators, Nurses, Social Workers, Behaviorists, etc.) As the number of children and families served are projected to continue to grow, how we will navigate this ongoing shortage?

Join us for a conversation as we explore the current issues and potential solutions. We want to hear your ideas – what has worked for you? What are the barriers to hiring? How are you covering caseloads?

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Dad and babyNeuromotor Conditions Affecting Sleep

with Courtney Palms
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
12:00pm-2:00pm (PST) | Virtual Event

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This training will first focus on the intersecting components of sleep that affect all children, regardless of development and/or diagnosis. The additional key components of sleep are: nutrition, gut-health, sensory processing, and attachment; incorporating these elements into the evaluation process supports providers in creating a "whole-child" sleep protocol that is inclusive to their individual needs. The second portion of the the training focuses specifically on children with neuromotor conditions and how those conditions impact sleep quality. Attendees will review two cases to discuss the assessment of each child's needs and the intervention options for their specific sleep concerns.

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FamilyHolding the Whole Family: Trauma-Informed Practices in Infant and Early Childhood Work

with Jesse Bernal, MA, LMFT
Thursday, August 7, 2025
12:00pm-1:30pm (PST) | Virtual Event

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This training equips early childhood professionals with the knowledge and tools to provide trauma-informed support to infants, young children, and their families.

Through a lens of cultural humility and equity, participants will explore the profound impact of trauma, such as domestic violence, housing insecurity, deportation, and family separation, on early development and caregiving relationships. Systemic racism and intergenerational trauma will be addressed as foundational elements that shape the experiences of many families and influence how care and support should be delivered.

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