Back to School Tools for Neurodiverse Students: Online Panel Discussion for K-5 Parents and Caregivers

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Date(s):

Monday, September 08, 2025

Time:

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location:

Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library

Type:

Online

Audience:

Kids

Category:

Community Resources & Services, Student Success

Language:

English

RSVP:

Please sign up here: https://bit.ly/laplbts.

Description:

Looking for help navigating educational resources (including IEPs) for your neurodivergent elementary school student? Our expert panel is here for you! Join librarians from the Arroyo Seco and Venice branches for a virtual discussion featuring educators, doctors, and a pediatric occupational therapist. Registration required. Please use the sign up link above to reserve your spot today!

Kristen Baldridge
Resource Specialist Teacher, Clover Avenue Elementary School: LAUSD Teacher of the Year Award 2020-21

Julia Bell, PEIS
Region West - Division of Special Education,LAUSD

Kira Bender, MS OTR/L, CPACC (she/her)
Pediatric Occupational Therapist; The Center for Connection and Neurodiversity

Dr. Joy Malik-Hasbrook, PsyD (she|her)
Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Author of A Kids Book About Nervous System Regulation

Dr. Nancy Niparko, M.D
Pediatric Neurology Specialist, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

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