For schools, daycares, churches & organizations

Neurodiversity & Sensory Training for Schools and Organizations

Coaching and workshops from a pediatric occupational therapist for daycares, preschools, private schools, churches, and community organizations in and around Murfreesboro, TN.

Request training Call (615) 768-9170

Led by Alyssa Engel, OTD, OTR/L, DIR-Proficient

Who we train

Training for the people who support kids every day

We would love to collaborate with your team and help train your staff or volunteers to support every child, including neurodivergent kids.

Daycares & preschools

Support for teachers working with young children's sensory needs, big feelings, and early skills.

Schools

Practical strategies for including neurodivergent students in classrooms and school routines.

Churches & respite programs

Training for volunteers so every child can feel welcome and supported.

Camps, youth programs & businesses

Help for staff at camps, troops, and community businesses that serve kids and families.

Topics

What we cover

Each training draws on everyday experience as a pediatric OT, with practical strategies your team can use the next day.

Sensory processing

How children take in sensory input, and simple changes that help kids feel regulated.

Neurodiversity

What neurodiversity-affirming support looks like, and why it matters for kids.

Autism

Understanding autistic children's strengths, communication styles, and needs.

ADHD

Supporting attention, movement, and regulation in group settings.

Fine motor development

How hand skills develop, with play-based ways to build them.

Executive functioning

Planning, transitions, and routines that help kids follow through.

Self-care skills

Supporting independence with dressing, toileting, and mealtimes.

Behavior

Understanding what's behind challenging behavior and responding with connection.

Inclusion

Practical ways to make activities work for every child in the group.

Experience

Trainings we've provided

We've trained volunteers, staff, and fellow professionals in our local community.

Local church respite program volunteers

Local speech therapists and music therapists

Girl Scout summer camp staff

Girl Scout troop leaders and volunteers

Good to know

Training questions, answered

Who do you provide training for?

Daycares, preschools, private schools, churches, camps, youth programs, and community small businesses. We train staff, teachers, and volunteers who work with children.

What topics can you cover?

Sensory processing, neurodiversity, autism, ADHD, fine motor development, executive functioning, self-care skills, behavior, and inclusion. We can combine topics to fit what your team needs.

Can training be tailored to our group?

Yes. We'll talk with you about your setting, the children you serve, and what your team is needing support in, and build the training around that.

How do we request a training?

Email info@cultivate-play.com with a little about your organization and what you're hoping to cover, and we'll follow up to plan it together.

Do you also provide therapy for children?

Yes. Cultivate Play provides neurodiversity-affirming pediatric occupational therapy and DIR Floortime for children ages 0 to 18 across Rutherford County, plus telehealth anywhere in Tennessee.