About Amy
the out-of-sync child.
the quirky kid.
the offbeat.
all grown-up!
Hi, I’m amy!
As the oldest of five girls, I was the “high-needs” child. My sensory seeking and impulsivity drove my parents, and just about every other grown-up, bonkers!
It wasn’t until I started working with young children that I realized my neurodivergence was a gift. I am fluent in two languages–adult and child. I use this fluency to translate, educate, and advocate for kids like me.
I am passionate about motivating and inspiring professionals to do it differently.
I help professionals learn to lean in, developing the knowledge and strategies to better support neurodiversity and inclusion in the classroom.
“I hustle for teachers who hustle for kids.”
- Amy Nelson, LCSW, rpt-s tm
THE AMY experience
RESEARCH + REAL LIFE
Research-informed strategies grounded in actual classrooms, families, and relationships.
PLAY THAT CONNECTS
Using play to build connection, support regulation, and make learning more accessible and fun for everyone.
LIVED EXPERIENCE
Her own experience as a multi-divergent learner shapes the way Amy understand, advocates, and develops her trainings and keynotes
JOY + EXPERTISE
Clinical AND classroom experience, practical tools, storytelling, humor, and a whole lot of heart.
keynote speaker
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
play therapist
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
READY TO
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Want to bring a little more play, connection, and joy to your work?
