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The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint

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When “That Kid” Becomes the Teacher

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2026/08/13

Please join us for “When 'That Kid' Becomes the Teacher,” a presentation with Lindsay Rice. Lindsay Rice is an elementary educator, presenter, and advocate based in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to advancing equitable education for neurodivergent learners. With over a decade of experience presenting for organizations such as the National Education Association (NEA), Ohio Education Association (OEA), NSTA, and ATE, she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. Lind...

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81:34

Neuroaffirming Advocacy: Dr. Destiny Huff Joins Us to...

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2026/08/07

Please join us for “Neuroaffirming Advocacy: Dr. Destiny Huff Joins Us to Discuss Her New Book on Navigating Special Education.” Dr. Destiny Huff, LPC, is an Autistic and ADHD therapist, special education advocate, author, and parent of two neurodivergent learners. She supports families and professionals in developing neuroaffirming, strengths-based practices that center access, autonomy, regulation, and meaningful participation. Through consulting, training, and advocacy, Dr. Huff works to c...

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80:25

Understanding the Impact of Restraint and Seclusion:...

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2026/07/31

Please join us for “Understanding the Impact of Restraint and Seclusion: A Professional Panel Discussion.” Dr. Arielle Silverman, PhD, is a researcher by trade and an advocate for all disabled people. Blind since birth, she holds a Ph.D. in social psychology and works as the director of research at the American Foundation for the Blind. Her memoir, Just Human: The Quest for Disability Wisdom, Respect, and Inclusion, calls for a world where all bodies and minds are celebrated. Arielle works bo...

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75:00

Diving into Michigan Restraint and Seclusion Data: A...

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2026/07/24

Please join us for “Diving into Michigan Restraint and Seclusion Data: A Discussion with Matt Rische.” Matt Rische is an educator with more than a decade of experience supporting students with intensive behavioral needs. A certified Trauma & Resilience Specialist, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention instructor, and former Ukeru instructor, Matt has dedicated his career to helping schools reduce dangerous and traumatic behavioral intervention practices to create safer, more supportive learning ...

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75:50

Creating a Culture of Gentleness: It's About...

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2026/07/17

Please join us for “Creating a Culture of Gentleness: It's About Connecting, Not Correcting” with Dr. Anthony M. McCrovitz. Dr. Anthony M. McCrovitz is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Counselor with over 30 years of experience specializing in child development, neurodiversity, and holistic mental health practices. As Executive Director of the Quality of Life Institute, he pioneered the Quality-of-Life Model™ and advances inclusive care through global leadership in Gentle Te...

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68:39

The Grand Guide: A New Book for Grandparents of...

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2026/07/12

Please join us for “The Grand Guide: A New Book for Grandparents of Neurodivergent Grandchildren from Sheena Hill.” Sheena Hill is a trauma-informed, neurobiologically-focused responsive parenting coach who has been in private practice for 16 years. At Parenting Works, she works with families around the world. Sheena provides education and support for parents and professionals who seek to move beyond rewards and consequences to deepen their understanding of development and attachment while ma...

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72:30

Rooted in Hope: An Interview with Katie McDonald

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2026/07/02

Please join us for “Rooted in Hope: An Interview with Katie McDonald.” Katie McDonald is an educator, consultant, and therapist with over 22 years of experience in trauma-responsive schools, neuro-informed teaching/parenting, and emotional well-being. Katie has dedicated her career to empowering educators and families through a deep understanding of resilience, often called the science of hope. Support the show

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70:05

Leveling the Playing Field in School Safety: Lauren...

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2026/06/25

Please join us for “Leveling the Playing Field in School Safety: Lauren Sukhu Shares What She Learned from Her Honors Thesis Project.” Lauren Sukhu, from Dallas, graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S.A. in biology, a minor in Hindi, and a certificate in evidence and inquiry. A member of the Polymathic Scholars Honors program, she conducted research at Dell Medical School on excessive school discipline practices, including restraint and seclusion, serving as project manag...

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79:42

The Problem with Positive Behavioral Interventions...

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2026/06/19

Please join us for “The Problem with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports” with Rebecca Engle. Rebecca Engle is an autistic educator, author, and speaker based in Texas. She is the founder of Stitches and Stanzas, where she blends creativity, advocacy, and education to support neurodivergent individuals and the people who teach and love them. Rebecca is an international best-selling author of four books, inspired by her own experiences navigating school as an autistic student. As a ...

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47:39

Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference: A...

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2026/06/19

Please join us for “Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference: A Discussion with Tracy Leonard.” Tracy Leonard serves as the Executive Director of the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN), bringing extensive experience in child advocacy, prevention, and trauma-informed education. Before stepping into the Executive Director role, Tracy served as ATN’s Board President (2023–2025), helping guide strategic growth while strengthening governance, partnerships, and long-term planning. Her board ...

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73:26

Building a Trauma-Informed School: What to do When...

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2026/06/05

Please join us for “Building a Trauma-Informed School: What to do When All Your Students Are Traumatized” with Kathleen Hilchey. Kathleen Hilchey spent over 10 years in the classroom and 10 more in camping. She is a conflict specialist and a Qualified Mediator. She also founded a trauma-informed student-directed school called The Village School. Most importantly, she is the mom of 3 beautiful kids. Support the show

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80:11

Multi-tiered Systems of Support for Adults: A...

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2026/05/31

Please join us for “Multi-tiered Systems of Support for Adults: A Discussion with Dr. Lori Desautels.” Dr. Lori Desautels began teaching undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Education at Butler University in 2016. She was previously an Assistant Professor at Marian University in Indianapolis for eight years, where she started the Educational Neuroscience Symposium, which is now in its 15th year and has reached thousands of educators. Dr. Desautels focuses on teaching her stud...

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80:08

The Early Years Guidebook: A Discussion with Emily...

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2026/05/22

Please join us for “The Early Years Guidebook: A Discussion with Emily Read Daniels and Chrissy Dagostino.” Emily Read Daniels is the author and creator of The Regulated Classroom™. Daniels is an internationally recognized trainer and has served thousands through in-person and virtual professional development training, workshops, conferences, webinars, and keynote addresses. Daniels and her work have been featured in the Associated Press, Fox News, ABC News, Los Angeles Times, and NPR. Daniel...

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83:53

Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: A...

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2026/05/22

Please join us for “Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: A Discussion with Jenn Wisdahl and Kristen Eriksen.” Jenn Wisdahl leads strategy and operations at FASD United, the national organization supporting people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and promoting healthy pregnancies. With FASD impacting 1 in 20 Americans, a critical part of her role involves the national legislative and policy agenda for this highly prevalent and under-recognized disability. Using a data-dri...

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79:36

Applied Self-Reg for Education Assistants: A New Book...

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2026/05/14

Please join us for “Applied Self-Reg for Education Assistants: A New Book by Susan Hopkins and Kristin Wiens.” Susan Hopkins is Executive Director of The MEHRIT Centre, Dr. Stuart Shanker’s organization and the home of the Self-Reg framework. An international leader in Self-Reg, she co-creates online courses with Dr. Shanker that have reached thousands of educators worldwide. With more than 25 years of experience across Canada and internationally, Susan works across early childhood, K–12, and...

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77:29

When "Doing Well" Is a Warning Sign: The Cost of...

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2026/05/07

Please join us for “When 'Doing Well' Is a Warning Sign: The Cost of Holding It Together at School” with Courtney Hart. Courtney Hart, LCSW-C, is the founder of Healing Hart Wellness, where she specializes in supporting ADHDers and Autistic people through evaluations, parent consultation, and therapy. Courtney also writes two newsletters on Substack: one focused on supporting parents and helping professionals understand the impacts of advancing technology and the other on high-masking neurodi...

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80:07

Providing Neurodiversity-Affirming Support: A...

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2026/04/24

Please join us for “Providing Neurodiversity-Affirming Support: A Relational Neuroscience-Informed Child and Youth Care Perspective” with Nancy Marshall. Nancy Marshall (she/her) (PhD, MA CYC, RSW) is a Child and Youth Care (CYC) practitioner, a registered social worker (RSW), an educational consultant, and a part-time instructor in the Faculty of Education at York University teaching Disability and Inclusion in Education. Nancy recently launched AffirmAbility in Practice - a small priv...

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84:05

Understanding the Impact of Restraint and Seclusion:...

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2026/04/19

Please join us for “Understanding the Impact of Restraint and Seclusion: A Parent Panel Discussion.” Chantelle Hyde Chantelle’s advocacy began with her desire to support families after learning that her daughter was locked in a room at school. She has appeared on Global News and CTV W5, sharing her family's journey. With a background in adult education, business, and Self-Reg Foundations, she is working with politicians and top provincial advocates to bring the issues and alternatives to secl...

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81:37

Facing the Fantasy, Finding the Way Forward: A New...

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2026/04/06

Please join us for “Facing the Fantasy, Finding the Way Forward: A New Book from Doris and Rick Bowman.” Bringing together their combined experience and expertise in the fields of both mental health and education, Rick and Doris Bowman, affectionately known by schools and agencies around the country as “Team Bowman”, provide speaking, training, consultation, and coaching services to both educational organization and mental health agencies on topics of Trauma-Informed Practices/Care, Resilienc...

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87:24

What Social Psychology Says About Behaviorism, and...

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2026/03/28

Join us for “What Social Psychology Says About Behaviorism, and Five Things to Try Instead” with Dr. Arielle Silverman. In this presentation, Dr. Silverman will share research and theory from social psychology explaining why behaviorism (rewards and punishments) so often fails to improve children's long-term behavior. She will then discuss five strategies to use in place of behaviorist methods: co-regulation, communicating clearly and reasonably about behavioral expectations, proactively solv...

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