We are currently offering live trainings on a regular basis. Please contact Becky Parton for the most up to date schedule: Rebecca.R.Parton@hitchcock.org
We have created a resource list for you to check out. It includes local and national resources on the topics of Neurodiversity, Gender Diversity and Trauma.
For the full resource list, please refer to our New Hampshire Project ATTAIN Websites and Resources (PDF). For your convenience, we've listed some of these resources below.
National resources
- Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
- Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network
- The Family Acceptance Project
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
- The Trevor Project
- WPATH Standards of Care
Local resources
- Disability Rights Center - NH
- Gender Diverse Care Coalition NH
- NH ACLU focus on LGBTQ+ Rights
- NH Family Voices
- Outright VT
- Parent Information Center
- PFLAG NH
- Seacoast Outright (NH)
Advocacy resources
- ACLU and Transgender rights
- Association of University Centers on Disabilities policy page
- Trans Legislation Tracker
ATTAIN in the News
- Healing the Hurt: Trauma-Informed Treatment for Vulnerable Youth - Dartmouth Health and Geisel School of Medicine Giving
Recorded trainings (CME and CEU credit)
If you are looking for CMEs, here is what we have available on demand:
- Trainings on the Triple Intersection of Trauma, Neurodiversity and Gender Diversity in Youth: This three-part training series is for any professionals who work with youth, 0-25, who identify as neurodiverse (including Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities), and/or gender diverse and who have experienced trauma. They discuss the "Triple Intersection". These trainings will offer an overview of the intersection and provide some tips for working with individuals who identify in this population.
- Basic Overview of the Triple Intersection
- Free version with 2 CMEs
- CEU version: $20 for 2 CEUs
- This 2-hour training defines the "Triple Intersection" of trauma, gender diversity and neurodiversity. This training provides an overview of the intersection, what we know from recent research and provides some tips for working with individuals who identify in this population.
- Trauma and Neurodiversity
- Free version with 1.5 CMEs
- CEU version: $15 for 1.5 CEUs
- This 90 min training focuses on working with autistic youth, youth with IDD and those who identify as neurodivergent. Presenters discuss the increased risk for trauma that these youth face and how to support these youth in a practical way. Participants will learn how to apply skills such as the “Window of Tolerance”.
- Trauma and Gender Diversity
- Free version with 1 CME
- CEU version: $10 for 1 CEU
- This 1-hour training focuses on understanding the spectrum of gender diversity and the higher risk of trauma experiences for youth who identify as gender diverse. Presenters discuss the unique needs of youth who are transgender or gender diverse and how to support them across settings. Participants will learn how to apply skills such as the “Window of Tolerance”.
- Basic Overview of the Triple Intersection
- Training for pediatricians: This 40-minute training is meant for pediatricians who are working with youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD), who may have experienced trauma. Developmental trauma may look like, mask or exacerbate other mental health conditions. This training should assist pediatricians with recognizing signs and symptoms of traumatic stress in youth with IDD or NDD. Drs. Fogler and McLaren give practical tips for providing trauma-informed care to youth as well as supporting caregivers. Dr. Fogler covers Evidence-Based Practices that pediatricians can recommend for youth with IDD/NDD who have experienced trauma. Dr. McLaren discusses medication options to consider after other interventions have been optimized.
- Training for psychologists: This 45-minute training is meant for clinicians who are assessing youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who may have experienced trauma. Developmental trauma may look like, mask or exacerbate other mental health conditions. This training should assist clinicians with differential diagnosis (differentiating between symptoms of trauma and stressor-related disorder (TSRD) and developmental differences such as ASD or ADHD). Dr. Fogler gives practical tips for supporting youth during assessment like normalizing symptoms, using a SUDs scale, empathetic listening, and containment if the patient appears overwhelmed in the moment.
Webinars we recommend
- Addressing Trauma-Related Needs of Young Children With Developmental Delays and Disabilities: This 1.5-hour webinar provides evidence regarding co-occurrence of trauma and developmental delays or disabilities in young children (ages 0 to 6) and considerations for addressing these children’s needs. The trainer, Dr. Juliet Vogel is a partner on this project, through STRYDD. If you would like CEUs, the cost is $25. For more information:
- Implementing Trauma-Informed Care in IDD Organizations: This website has multiple webinars and resources for organizations that work with individuals with IDD and information on how to implement trauma-informed approaches in those settings.
- Supportive Parenting for LGBTQ+ Youth: In this 1-hour webinar from Fort Health, the Child Mind Institute, and The Trevor Project, mental health and LGBTQ+ youth researchers share practical advice for parents, caregivers, and educators on how to better support these kids and raise allies. The key takeaway: being LGBTQ+ does not inherently cause mental health challenges. Mistreatment, violence, discrimination, and bigotry toward them are the causes of many of these challenges. The FAQ at the bottom of the page has additional resources.