Workshops & Lectures for Parents
Meet Dr. Sharon Saline:
Speaking Topics:
Motivating Neurodiverse Learners: How to help kids do the no-fun, boring and tough stuff
Does your child or teen with ADHD, autism, learning differences or anxiety have a tough time starting and completing things? Learn how to successfully motivate them using Dr. Saline’s evidence-based, collaborative approach.
Instead of arguments and frustration, learn to increase buy-in, motivation and accountability by applying the research-based, effective strategies that have helped hundreds of families overcome procrastination and get stuff done!
Off you go! How to help neurodiverse teens navigate a successful transition to independent adulthood
Many families struggle with the pressure and anxiety of figuring out how to launch teens who learn differently to adulthood. It's hard to know when to support them and when to let go. How can you teach them the life skills they'll need to thrive independently?
Dr. Saline will show you useful tools to help balance autonomy and connection while fostering coping strategies to manage the stress of 'adulting.' You'll walk away with the ability to forge a successful post-high school path with less conflict and more cooperation.
What Kids with ADHD Wish You Knew and How You Can Help: How to collaborate more and argue less
Do you ever wonder what’s really going on in your child’s mind? In this workshop, Dr. Saline offers rare insights into how kids honestly think and feel about having ADHD.
With her unique, strength-based approach–'The 5 C’s of ADHD Parenting' [self-Control, Compassion, Collaboration, Consistency & Celebration]–you will learn how to teach your kids daily living tools and manage challenging behaviors with less arguing and more cooperation.
Raising Neurodiverse Kids in the Digital Age: How to balance screen time with less conflict and more collaboration
Overwhelmed by technology in your family? Struggling to set limits that work? In this workshop, Dr. Saline will talk about effective strategies for raising neurodiverse kids in today’s digital world.
Learn to create a balanced relationship to electronic devices and social media for everyone in your family. You’ll argue less and reconnect better with each other.
Building Better Brains: How hybrid learning has dramatically impacted kids with executive functioning challenges.
Are you living in the perfect storm? Many parents are struggling with children or teens who learn and think differently over school, homework or chores. Fostering progress at school means sharpening kids' executive functioning skills. Using current research on the developing brain and examples from students themselves, Dr. Saline will show you how and why executive functioning skills are critical to the learning process.
With a deeper understanding of these skills, you’ll be able to create more effective strategies to nurture cognitive strengths and overcome daily challenges. You will walk away with easy, practical tools to improve organization, planning and follow through while reducing stress and anxiety.
*Custom Presentations
Are you interested in a different topic?
Dr. Sharon Saline offers customized presentations on topics related to ADHD, anxiety, learning disabilities, twice-exceptionality, neurodiversity and more.
Contact Dr. Saline to discuss your vision and ideas!
“Dr. Saline has twice provided our parents with informative presentations– once in person and once via webinar. The content of her presentations, as well as her warmth and relatability, are all reasons we will ask her back to our school again!”
Alice Rose
Director of Learning Services
The Bay School of San Francisco
“As a presenter on parenting issues, Dr Saline does not disappoint. She’s a knowledgable and engaging speaker that uses humor to help make her point. Her insight and experience were evident both during the presentation as well as when answering audience questions. We happily look forward to hosting her again.”
The Hatfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council
Hatfield, MA
“I have really enjoyed every single speaker but this one just moved me to tears. The relief I felt to hear her speak and speak of her experiences. I have already contacted my accountability partner and going to definitely practice more self compassion. Can’t wait to get my hands on her book and other resources. THANK YOU, this was powerful!!!”
Rachel, Parent
ADHD – What Now? Summit 2022
More Praise from Parents:
“Dr. Saline’s entire presentation was magic. I just started reading her book so it was great to see some of the 5C’s in action. But, what really got me was her take on ODD. It was like a slap in the face(all good) and a light bulb moment all in one.”
Maiesha, Parent
ADHD – What Now? Summit 2022
“Dr. Saline instantly connected with our parent audience. Her presentation on the adolescent brain and executive functioning was both informative and affirmative for parents hoping to better support their teens. The parent of two adolescents herself, Dr Saline presented recent research in neuroscience with humor and compassion. Parents came away with new knowledge and practical strategies that foster growth and independence in their own adolescents.”
Shannon Greenwood, President
Williston Northampton School Parents’ Association
Easthampton, MA
“Hi Sharon Saline, I listened in on your session from the palooza today! And it was exactly what i needed to hear today – especially after last night’s 1 hour long tantrum. Thank you for making every thing less overwhelming… oh, did I mention you now have a fan in Jakarta, Indonesia!”
Anonymous, Parent
Jakarta, Indonesia
“Sharon’s workshop was a great source of information and strategies for me to support my son as he developed the skills to be independently successful at school. A deep understanding of adolescent development and skill-building in both social and academic arenas, coupled with her sense of humor, made working with Sharon productive, enriching, and fun.”
Kathy Unruh, Parent
Williamsburg, MA
“I attended your ADDitude webinar and thought everything was fantastic! There is an obvious difference between professionals who have been touched by the various challenges out there and the ones who have not. Your presentation comes from the heart not just words on paper.”
Michelle, Parent
Canada
2022 ADDitude Webinar: “Start with ‘Hello’: How to Reduce Social Anxiety and Foster Connections“
“I was at your presentation in Philly. It was great! Lots of good insight to help me work with my ADHD daughter age 14. I bought the book and will give it a good read. Thanks for making clear what our truly important goals should be, and suggesting better approaches to deal with her.”
Bill K, Parent
Philadelphia, PA
“FANTASTIC job on the webinar today! Both you and Ms. Mencher made the information practical and validating. Thank you!! I have recommended your book to so many parents. Your blend of knowledge, compassion, and user-friendly style is rare and incredibly helpful.”
Lexi, Parent
ADDitude Webinar 2021: “Gender Diversity and Neurodiversity“