Learning Alongside Families

Talks and workshops for parents, caregivers and community groups.

We speak to parent groups, preschools, foster and kinship networks, and community organizations about regulation, sensory needs and toileting — in plain language, with practical things to try the same week.

PRACTICING SINCE 2012

PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

ADVANCED PELVIC FLOOR TRAINING

NEURODIVERGENT-AFFIRMING

Who We Speak To

Parent & Caregiver Groups

Playgroups, parent networks, church and community groups, and school parent associations.

Preschools, Schools & Childcare

Staff sessions on regulation, sensory needs and toileting for the children already in your care.

Foster & Kinship Networks

Libraries, community organizations, and foster and kinship support groups.

Talks We Give Most Often

Why Regulation Comes First

What regulation actually means, why it sits underneath skills like toileting and handwriting, and how to spot the moment a child has left their window.

Talk or workshop
45–75 min
Parents and staff

Toileting Without Power Struggles

Why toilet learning stalls, what the body has to do with it, and how to step back from a battle nobody wins.

Talk
60 min
Parents and caregivers

Sensory Basics for Everyday Routines

Mornings, meals, bath, bed. Where sensory needs show up in the day you already have, and small changes that pay off.

Workshop
60–90 min
Parents and childcare staff

Supporting a Neurodivergent Child at Home

Strengths-based, affirming approaches to routines, communication and the hard parts — without asking a child to be someone else.

Talk
60 min
Parents and community groups

Formats & Availability

In Person — Central Illinois

On-site talks and workshops for groups within our regular travel area.

Best for: schools, preschools and local parent groups

Traveling Talks

We also speak in the Denver and Salt Lake City areas when schedules allow.

Best for: conferences and partner organizations outside Illinois

Virtual

Live online sessions for groups anywhere, with the same handouts and Q&A.

Best for: distributed groups and smaller budgets

Fees vary by format, length, group size and travel. Ask us for a quote.

COMING SOON

Webinars

We’re building a series of live online sessions — one track for families and community groups, and one for practitioners who want to go deeper on regulation and pediatric pelvic health. Tell us which you’d want and we’ll let you know when dates are set.

Bring a Talk to Your Group

Tell us your group, a rough date range, and the topic you’re interested in. We’ll confirm whether it’s a fit and send you the details — including what we’ll need from the venue.

Our Approach

Evidence-based care. Child-led sessions. Meaningful progress.

Child-Led

We follow your child’s lead to build trust, engagement, and lasting progress.

Strengths-Based

We focus on what your child can do and build from their unique strengths.

Regulation-First

We support the body and nervous system so learning and growth can happen.

Evidence-Based &
Individualized

We combine proven methods with a plan tailored to your child’s needs.

Pelvic Floor Specialization

Specialized support for toileting, pelvic health, and related challenges.

Neurodivergent-Affirming

We celebrate neurodiversity and honor each child exactly as they are.

Let’s Find the Right Support for Your Child

Every child and family is different. Reach out to learn more about Anna’s approach and whether Regulated Relief may be a good fit.