Upcoming events.
Past Presentations and Publications.
Camp BEAR
Stars Align Therapy and The Nature of Neurodiversity are teaming up to host Camp Buddies Exploring and Regulating.
Who should attend Camp BEAR?
Campers who are developmentally around 5-8 years old.
Campers who would benefit from a little extra time with a speech therapist and/or an occupational therapist.
Campers who would benefit from some regulating time in nature with other awesome kids.
Campers who are working on building friendships, authentic social interactions, and perspective taking.
Campers who are working on building emotional and sensory regulation skills along with self-advocacy and problem solving skills.
Why you should choose Camp BEAR:
The outdoor setting allows for natural and experiential learning and has been shown to have mental health benefits such as decreasing stress and anxiety.
Camp BEAR is led by two neurodiversity affirming pediatric therapists. One is a speech therapist and one is an occupational therapist.
At Camp BEAR we keep our ratios super low, with a maximum of four campers per session! This allows us to mindfully ensure enjoyable social experiences for all campers.
Each daily adventure will include thoughtfully curated activities with the campers interests and goals in mind.
Camp BEAR is a fun and therapeutic way to use ESA+ funds.
No extra supply or registration fees.
Pre-requisites for group participation:
Independence with bathroom management.
Completion of an intake form.
A quick 15 minute call with the camp leaders, so we're confident everyone's needs are met.
Please follow the link below to complete the interest form. That will allow the camp leaders to reach out to help get your camper paired up into the correct group and get them registered.
Camp BEAR
Stars Align Therapy and The Nature of Neurodiversity are teaming up to host Camp Buddies Exploring and Regulating.
Who should attend Camp BEAR?
Campers who are developmentally around 5-8 years old.
Campers who would benefit from a little extra time with a speech therapist and/or an occupational therapist.
Campers who would benefit from some regulating time in nature with other awesome kids.
Campers who are working on building friendships, authentic social interactions, and perspective taking.
Campers who are working on building emotional and sensory regulation skills along with self-advocacy and problem solving skills.
Why you should choose Camp BEAR:
The outdoor setting allows for natural and experiential learning and has been shown to have mental health benefits such as decreasing stress and anxiety.
Camp BEAR is led by two neurodiversity affirming pediatric therapists. One is a speech therapist and one is an occupational therapist.
At Camp BEAR we keep our ratios super low, with a maximum of four campers per session! This allows us to mindfully ensure enjoyable social experiences for all campers.
Each daily adventure will include thoughtfully curated activities with the campers interests and goals in mind.
Camp BEAR is a fun and therapeutic way to use ESA+ funds.
No extra supply or registration fees.
Pre-requisites for group participation:
Independence with bathroom management.
Completion of an intake form.
A quick 15 minute call with the camp leaders, so we're confident everyone's needs are met.
Please follow the link below to complete the interest form. That will allow the camp leaders to reach out to help get your camper paired up into the correct group and get them registered.
Camp BEAR
Stars Align Therapy and The Nature of Neurodiversity are teaming up to host Camp Buddies Exploring and Regulating.
Who should attend Camp BEAR?
Campers who are developmentally around 5-8 years old.
Campers who would benefit from a little extra time with a speech therapist and/or an occupational therapist.
Campers who would benefit from some regulating time in nature with other awesome kids.
Campers who are working on building friendships, authentic social interactions, and perspective taking.
Campers who are working on building emotional and sensory regulation skills along with self-advocacy and problem solving skills.
Why you should choose Camp BEAR:
The outdoor setting allows for natural and experiential learning and has been shown to have mental health benefits such as decreasing stress and anxiety.
Camp BEAR is led by two neurodiversity affirming pediatric therapists. One is a speech therapist and one is an occupational therapist.
At Camp BEAR we keep our ratios super low, with a maximum of four campers per session! This allows us to mindfully ensure enjoyable social experiences for all campers.
Each daily adventure will include thoughtfully curated activities with the campers interests and goals in mind.
Camp BEAR is a fun and therapeutic way to use ESA+ funds.
No extra supply or registration fees.
Pre-requisites for group participation:
Independence with bathroom management.
Completion of an intake form.
A quick 15 minute call with the camp leaders, so we're confident everyone's needs are met.
Please follow the link below to complete the interest form. That will allow the camp leaders to reach out to help get your camper paired up into the correct group and get them registered.
Camp BEAR
Stars Align Therapy and The Nature of Neurodiversity are teaming up to host Camp Buddies Exploring and Regulating.
Who should attend Camp BEAR?
Campers who are developmentally around 5-8 years old.
Campers who would benefit from a little extra time with a speech therapist and/or an occupational therapist.
Campers who would benefit from some regulating time in nature with other awesome kids.
Campers who are working on building friendships, authentic social interactions, and perspective taking.
Campers who are working on building emotional and sensory regulation skills along with self-advocacy and problem solving skills.
Why you should choose Camp BEAR:
The outdoor setting allows for natural and experiential learning and has been shown to have mental health benefits such as decreasing stress and anxiety.
Camp BEAR is led by two neurodiversity affirming pediatric therapists. One is a speech therapist and one is an occupational therapist.
At Camp BEAR we keep our ratios super low, with a maximum of four campers per session! This allows us to mindfully ensure enjoyable social experiences for all campers.
Each daily adventure will include thoughtfully curated activities with the campers interests and goals in mind.
Camp BEAR is a fun and therapeutic way to use ESA+ funds.
No extra supply or registration fees.
Pre-requisites for group participation:
Independence with bathroom management.
Completion of an intake form.
A quick 15 minute call with the camp leaders, so we're confident everyone's needs are met.
Please follow the link below to complete the interest form. That will allow the camp leaders to reach out to help get your camper paired up into the correct group and get them registered.
Tween to Teen Craft, Chat or Chill
📢Calling all neurodivergent tweens and teens! You're welcome to join us at this FREE event to craft, chat, or just chill with others who GET you! Authenticity and kindness are welcomed; hate is not.
The goal of this group is to become whatever you want/need it to be, so come to the first craft, chat, or chill to have your voice heard.
Use this link or QR code to access all the details and to register.
Note, though this event is sponsored by The Nature of Neurodiversity, PLLC -Occupational Therapy, it is NOT a replacement for skilled therapy services.
Preschool Educator Conference
In this education series, Angela will be joined by a local speech therapist, Laura Shumate. In part one they will provide developmental milestones and tips on when to refer a child to a specialist for developmental concerns.
In part two, Angela and Laura will educate on sensory developmental needs & provide classroom strategies to help preschool teachers & directors meet these needs.
Sensory Lab
Our occupational therapist, Angela, will lead this group of learners on a journey of sensory self-discovery.
“I shouldn’t bite my nails. What else can I do when I’m feeling anxious?” and similar questions will be explored. Learners will get to practice their new strategies with the help of Angela, so they feel confident using them on their own.
Virtual Q & A with an OT
Hosted by Arboro Empowered.
Join us for this live Q&A session. Submit your questions ahead of time for a chance to have them read and answered live during the Zoom meeting. Register here.
An Introduction to Advocacy for Neurodiversity Affirming Healthcare Across Settings
Neurodiversity affirming practices are for everyone! The term “neurodiversity affirming” practice is indeed gaining popularity in the pediatric world, but its importance and relevance are not limited to pediatric settings. This course will provide practitioners with a basic understanding of the neurodiversity paradigm and current best practices regarding neurodiversity affirming principles. Additionally, practitioners will gain an increased understanding of why utilizing neurodiversity affirming principles across all settings is imperative through alarming statistics and qualitative feedback. Advocacy skills will be built by exploring strategies to decrease barriers to healthcare access for neurodivergent individuals and improve occupational justice. Again, quantitative and qualitative data will be presented to show the efficacy and impact of a short-term neurodiversity advocacy program.
Past Publications and Presentations
Client
Triad Pediatrics
Year
August 2024
Event
North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Fall Conference
Title
An Introduction to Advocacy for Neurodiversity-Affirming Healthcare Across Settings
Date
November 3, 2024
