Amy Nelson, LCSW, rpt-S

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Keynote Speaker. Play Therapist. Children’s AUthor.

About Amy

Our mission is to improve children’s social and emotional well-being by building the capacity and confidence of early childhood providers to promote inclusive practices.

Every Bunny CAN LEARN:
A Tail of Inclusion

Mimi is an adorable bunny bursting with personality setting off for her first day school. Things don’t quite go as planned, but she finds an unexpected ally in Ms. McNutt, who teaches her the power of embracing your differences and unleashing your true potential.

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Emotional Milestones
sensory path Package

Celebrate inclusion and regulation with this limited-time bundle made for teachers, classrooms, and sensory-friendly spaces. This includes a signed copy of Every Bunny Can Learn, a reusable Sensory Path and more! Don’t miss your chance to bring this bunny bundle to your classroom.

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Meet Amy

Amy Nelson is a national keynote speaker, licensed clinical social worker, registered play therapist-supervisor™, and an award-winning children’s author.

Her bold, compassionate approach blends clinical research, storytelling, and lived experience as a neurodivergent learner.

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What Others Have To Say About Amy

"I spent the whole presentation shaking my head "Yes!" I was so impressed with all of the information she was able to provide on sensory processing. I really like how different doesn't mean disorder. That's an excellent change of looking at things!"

Hunter E.
"Amy is very passionate about helping adults understand behavioral needs and does an excellent job of teaching others how to look at behavior through a strengths-based neurodiversity-affirming lens. Her training helped me help my students!"

Lori K.
"This course is highly engaging and provides a wealth of knowledge and resources on sensory processing. You will leave with tools to implement immediately! You will not be disappointed!"

Dawn C.
"This course helped me shift the perspective to "different not disordered." This course was excellent! Provides a foundational toolkit to assist in looking at behaviors through a more strengths-based perspective. I can't rave enough about it!"

Cheree M.
"As a clinical social worker, behavior interventionist and professor, I have learned quite a bit about sensory processing and how I can apply it in my practice. I actually learned quite a bit about myself too!"

Ricki M.