ISPA Handouts & Resources

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After the workshop is complete, all updated handouts and resources will be posted below.

ISPA Slide Deck

Click to download the most current version of the slides.

References

Additional reading for those interested in the theoretical underpinnings of the Brain Building Feedback Framework.

Explaining Brains Blog

Each post includes language, strategies, and tools for psychologists, teachers, and parents to talk to kids about their amazingly different brains.

Parent Resources

Resources to share directly with families.

The Brain Building Books

Personalized workbooks to help kids understand their amazing brains and become strong self-advocates!

Also available in French.

AI Prompt & Video Library

Using AI to help parents and kids understand their profile.

Parent Handout: Preparing Your Child for Testing

A handout for parents with suggested language for how to talk to their child about the testing process.

Available in English and Spanish.

Brain Maps

Images to help explain different parts of the brain to elementary and adolescent-aged children.

Handout: Child-Friendly Assessment Summary

A tool for organizing assessment results in child-friendly language.

Use this tool for school meetings, online feedback sessions, or as a summary cover sheet for the full report.

Child Feedback Session Agenda Checklist

A proposed agenda and preparation checklist for child feedback sessions.

Spreadsheet: Videos and Images for Explaining Neurodivergence

A living resource with videos, images, and child-friendly explanations for common diagnoses.  Check back often for updates!

Asking Assessment Questions and Collaborative Reflection Handout

Prompts to help children ask their own questions, reflect on their experience, and connect testing to real life.

Sample Student Profile – Sawyer

Sample Student Profile for demonstration during the workshop.

Two Sides to the Coin

Language for helping parents shift the lens on how they see their child’s challenges.

School Tools: What to Expect

Handouts for School Psychologists

3 Box Simplified Summary

A simple summary for very young children and those with developmental delays.