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I train organizations, schools, and parent groups on how Autism, ADHD, and mental health diagnoses present and how to support neurodivergent learners in a neuroaffirming way across various settings.
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HI! I'M DR. DESTINY HUFF
YOUR IEP COACH & SPECIAL EDUCATION CONSULTANT
I've been in the Mental Health field professionally for 15 years. As a Licensed Mental Health Professional, I had the opportunity to work in both the school and early child hood education settings over the course of my career.
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Working side by side with educators, instructional coaches, trainers, and administrators I was able to see first hand what is needed for neurodivergent children in their educational setting and what trainings and supports are necessary for staff to support neurodivergent children in their educational setting.
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When my son entered in to the public school system I gained first hand knowledge of the importance of an IEP team that communicates and collaborates and the importance of advocating for neurodivergent children.
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I'm a mother of two children on IEPs, neurodivergent, have completed the Master IEP Coach Mentorship Program and the COPAA Seat 1.0 Training. I am a proud member of the COPAA and CEC and I can't wait to support you through your IEP journey!
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Here's to Not Doing It Alone,
Destiny
Types of Trainings
IEP Basics
The training is designed to equip early childhood educators and parents with an understanding of IDEA, IEP timelines, parental consent, prior written notice (PWN), as well as, the sections of the IEP, accommodations and modification.
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Supporting Autistic & ADHD Learners in the School Setting
This training is designed to equip educators, administrators, and trainers with the knowledge and tools to effectively support Autistic and ADHD learners in a neuroaffirming way in their classrooms. Understanding the unique strengths and challenges of neurodivergent learners is crucial for creating an inclusive, supportive, and neuroaffirming learning environment to include communication, creating inclusive spaces, and collaborating with families.
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Understanding Neurodiversity and Neuroaffirming Practices
This training discusses terms (neurodivergent, neurodivergent, & neurotypical. There is also a training that breaks down each neuroaffirming component and how to comply it in the early childhood, primary or secondary setting.
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504-IEP Advocacy
This training is designed to help parents identify key parts of the special education process and IEP. It also identifies key ways for parents to advocate for their learners.
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MH, Autism, & ADHD
This training discusses different mental health diagnosis (Anxiety, Depression, OCD, etc.) and disabilities that present in the school system, including a breakdown of Autism and ADHD traits and specific accommodations, modification, related services and special education services to support disabled learners in the classroom and school setting.
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Social Emotional Supports
This training supports educators and administrators in learning about social emotional learning, temperament, dysregulation and how to support social emotional regulation via special education goals, services, accommodations and supports.,
Presenter Resume
Virtual Neuroaffirming IEP Summit
11/02/2024
Host & Presenter: Creating Neuroaffirming IEPs: Key Components and Best Practices
8:30Am-3:30PM EST
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Learning At the Primary Pond
10/28/2024
​Title: Supportive Accommodations for Neurodiverse Students in Reading Intervention and Beyond
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2024 Black Girls and Women's Autism Summit
10/19/2024
​Title: The Role of Intersectionality, Social Skills, & Friendships for Black Autistic Women and Girls​
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Los Angeles Southwest College:
Child Development Department
10/16/2024
Title: Supporting Autistic & Adhd Learners in the School Setting​
Educare of Washington, D.C.
10/11/2024
Title: Neuroaffirming Practices with Neurodivergent Learners (0-5) pt. 2 - In Person
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PDA North America (PDANA)
09/26/2024
Title: IEP Workshop for PDA Families
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Educare of Washington, D.C.
08/14/2024
Title: Neuroaffirming Practices with Neurodivergent Learners (0-5)
Preschool Autism Summit
07/15/2024-07/17/2024
Title: Heart and Mind: The Role of Social Emotional Learning in Special Education
Los Angeles Southwest College:
Child Development Department
05/06/2024
Title: Understanding Neurodiversity Workshop
The Autism Savvy Summit: While You Wait 04/27/2024-04/29/2024
Title: Your New Role as an Advocate: Stepping into Special Education
Los Angeles Southwest College:
Child Development Department
04/22/2024
Title: Individual Education Program (IEP) Basics Workshop
4th Annual Autism in Black Conference:
Bridging the Gap
04/19/1014-04/21/2024
Title: Advocating for your Military Connected Children (MCC)
Children’s 1st Community Development Services
04/08/2024
Title: Autism, ADHD, & Mental Health
Tylers Way: Autism Awareness Workshop 04/02/2024
Title: IEPS & Autism Acceptance
COPAA 26th Annual Conference
03/10/2024-03/10/2024
Title: Understanding the weaponization of mental health terms in the school setting towards children with disabilities and how to combat that
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Belonging, Inc.
03/07/2024
Title: IEP/504 Advocacy – Things Parents/Caregivers Need to Know
Children’s 1st Community Development Services 02/26/2024
Title: IEP Basics: What Parents and Guardians Need to Know
“Just Breath” Social Emotional Learning and Wellness Consulting
- 09/12/2023-02/29/2024
Title: Autism & ADHD *Social-Emotional Supports - - 02/22/2024 & 02/29/2024
Title: Neurodivergence and Neuroaffirming Practices - 11/09/2023 & 11/30/2023
Title: IEP Basics: What Paraprofessionals Need to Know About IEPs - 09/12/2023 & 09/28/2023
Black Collective Advocacy Network
08/11/2023
Title: How to make sure you child’s services are neuro-affirming AND protect their mental health
MCEC Global Training Summit 2023
07/26/2023
Title: Advocating for Military Connected Children’s (MCC) Mental Health in their Educational Setting
LMHCA (Louisiana Mental Health Counselors Association) Webinar - 07/09/2023
Title: TF-CBT from Children’s Advocacy Center Standpoint
3rd Annual Autism in Black Conference
04/28/2023-04/30/2023
Title: Advocating for your Military Connected Children (MCC)
The DEI+N Talks (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Neurodivergence)
11/19/2022
Panelist: Curriculum and IEP
LCA Virtual Annual Conference
10/17/2021-10/19/2021
Title: Therapist Cheat Sheet to Working with Our Military Population
LMHCA – Licensed Mental Health Counselors Association
06/23/2023
Title: TF-CBT from a Children’s Advocacy Standpoint Webinar
LPCAGA 33rd Annual Convention
05/04/2021-05/07/2021
Title: Socio-Emotional Development in our Youth
LPCAGA 32nd Annual Convention
05/07/2020
Title: TF-CBT from a Children’s Advocacy Center Standpoint
questions?
1. DO YOU PROVIDE VIRTUAL TRAININGS?
Yes, I predominately provide trainings virtually. Depending on where you are located in the state of Georgia or South Carolina I can provide the training in person.
2. WHAT IS YOUR EXPERIENCE?
I am a mental health therapist with almost 15 years in the field. I am a licensed professional counselor who has worked in reintegration foster care, the early child hood education setting, and the school setting. I am also a certified trauma focused cognitive behavior therapist for children.
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Credentials & Memberships
COPAA Seat 1.0 - Master IEP Coach® Mentorship Certificate
- Neurodiversity Affirming IEP Community
