Learning happens in community.

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Some of the most meaningful learning happens in everyday moments—in conversations around tables, alongside neighbors, with colleagues, and in spaces where people feel welcome to ask questions, share experiences, and learn together.

Whether it's a parent workshop, a community conversation, or a conference presentation- every gathering is designed to build understanding, strengthen connection, and make executive function feel practical and approachable.

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Every community is different.

That's why Community Engagement isn't one program—it's a growing collection of opportunities designed around the needs of the people they're serving.

Growing Together

Parent Workshops

Practical, research-informed learning designed to help families better understand executive function, participation, regulation, and everyday challenges.

Problem Solving Circles

Small-group conversations where families and professionals think through real situations together in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Speaking & Conferences

Keynotes, breakout sessions, and community presentations that translate research into practical ideas people can begin using right away.

Community Events

Gatherings that bring people together through conversation, creativity, collaboration, and shared learning. Some are planned. Others grow organically as community needs emerge.

Let's Connect

Conversations Might Include…

  • Executive function in everyday life

  • ADHD, autism, and neurodiversity

  • Participation and belonging

  • Supporting regulation

  • Preparing for transitions

  • Play, creativity, and learning

  • Motor development and executive function

  • Helping children become more independent

  • Understanding behavior through an executive function lens

Why Community?

Understanding grows when we learn together.

Sometimes someone else's question helps us finally ask our own.

Sometimes a different perspective helps us see possibilities we couldn't see before.

Sometimes the greatest takeaway isn't a new strategy—it's realizing you're not navigating this alone.

Community Engagement exists to create welcoming spaces where curiosity is encouraged, questions are welcomed, and everyone leaves with a little more understanding than they came with.

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Whether you're planning a parent night, community event, conference, or collaborative workshop, we'd love to explore what's possible together.

Bring NEST to your community

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