PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
Oak Hill Academy is committed to sharing resources for neurodiverse students and their families with the community. Many of Oak Hill Academy’s quarterly Parent Education Series presentations will be filmed with the videos shared on this page.
Navigating Safety Preparedness
December 5, 2024
Hear from Amy Foxman, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA, as she discusses how to prepare neurodiverse children for various emergency scenarios. Practice is key, and Dr. Foxman provides a free assessment tool to help your child navigate fire safety, water safety, social media/bullying, wandering, and more.
Balancing Screen Use for Children and Teens
November 7, 2024
In this video, Jeremy Edge, LPC-S, IGDC, provides insight into what is problematic and addictive internet use for children and teens. Check out his parenting tips to help you better manage your child’s or teen’s screen time.
Parenting for Success & Connection
September 26, 2024
Watch as Miki Johnston, LCSW, covers parenting styles that complement you and your child’s unique personalities to improve communication, foster respect and make for a more harmonious home. In addition, she discusses how parenting a neurodiverse child may be different from their siblings and how to talk to siblings about it.
Fostering Independence
April 11, 2024
Join Kati Strong, program director at College Living Experience in Austin, as she covers fostering independence in toddlers through teenagers to set students up for success as independent adults.
Sensory Tips & Tricks for All Ages
February 22, 2024
Oak Hill Academy educators explain how to determine your child’s sensory profile and showcase ways to best work with your child’s unique sensory needs. This video highlights various sensory tools, as well as ideas for creating a Safe Space at home for emotional regulation.