Therapy Without Barriers: Meeting the Needs of Children & Youth with Learning Differences

Course Description

Children and youth come to therapy with diverse learning styles, differences, and disabilities that shape how they engage with treatment. As therapists, it is our responsibility to create inclusive spaces where every client feels understood and supported. This requires more than simply knowing diagnostic labels—it demands adapting our methods, expectations, and goals to meet each child’s unique strengths and challenges.

This workshop will explore the continuum of neurodivergence, highlighting practical accommodations and modifications that foster meaningful participation in therapy. Participants will learn how to align treatment goals with individual abilities, use strengths-based approaches, and ensure equitable access to services. Through case scenarios and interactive discussion, this session will provide concrete strategies for making therapy inclusive, personalized, and effective for children and youth with learning differences.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

·       Describe common learning differences, styles, and disabilities in children…