OUR SPEAKERS HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN:
DAY 1
Why Big Behavior Happens
The day acting out, freaking out, and zoning out finally make sense.
Unlocking Regulation Summit
Help your child navigate big emotions, learn to regulate, and build the skills they'll use for life.
Self-regulation isn’t just about getting through hard moments. It shapes how kids handle stress, build relationships, and experience their lives. When kids learn to regulate, everything changes — not just their behavior, but how they experience the world.
If your kid…
melts down after school
shuts down when overwhelmed
explodes over small things
refuses everyday tasks
struggles to recover once emotions take over
goes from good to overwhelmed in seconds
This summit will guide you through understanding what’s happening AND what action to take to actually help your kid.
You’re not alone and there is a way forward.
Everything changes when you foster regulation.
Your home feels calmer.
More connected.
More predictable.
Because when kids learn to regulate, daily life gets easier. Not just in the moment… sustainably.
The sessions parents need most.
Helping the Child Who Shuts Down (Rather Than Explodes)
Holly Bridges, Principal A.R.T. Therapist
What To Do When Your Child Is Completely Overwhelmed
Elizabeth Sautter, CCC-SLP, Author, SEL Coach
Why Kids Melt Down or Shut Down After School (and What Helps)
The Childhood Collective, Child Psychs & SLP
When School Sees Behavior, But It’s Really Regulation
Kim Pinckney, Ph.D., Educational Advocate
PLUS, 20 more sessions designed to help you understand, respond with intention, and build self-regulation skills.
We’re answering the questions every parent is asking:
1. What is happening in my child?
2. What can I do in the hard moments?
3. How do we make daily life work again?
We'll guide you step-by-step through that journey:
Day 2
Spotting Dysregulation Early
Learn how to spot signals before explosions or shutdowns.
Day 3
What to Do in the Moment
Get practical tools and strategies for difficult real-life moments.
Day 4
Making Daily Life Work Again
Turn understanding into hope, collaboration, and genuine progress.
Four days.
Decades of expert wisdom.
A lifetime of impact for your kid.
Watch each session free for 24 hours during the event (May 18–21).
FREE KICKOFF MASTERCLASS
Why Nothing Works When Your Kid is Dysregulated
May 12 @ 6 PM ET (NYC)
Why do strategies work one minute and fall apart the next? Why does everything escalate so quickly? Why does nothing seem to stick?
In this live training, you’ll learn what’s actually happening in your child’s brain and body, why typical strategies often backfire, what needs to come first before skills, behavior, or learning.
Monday, May 18th: Why Big Emotions & Big Behaviors Happen
Meltdowns & Shutdowns Aren’t Misbehavior
Understanding the nervous system behind big behavior.
Dr. Gila
Parent Coach & Neuropsychologist
Parent Coach & Neuropsychologist
Why Big Emotions Take Over the Thinking Brain
How regulation affects executive function.
Carrie Bonnett, MAT
Executive Function Coach
Executive Function Coach
The Hidden Stress Load Neurodivergent Kids Carry
The invisible load they're managing and why it drains capacity so quickly.
Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.Ed., LPC & Amanda Morin, Co-Authors of "Neurodiversity Affirming Schools"
The Child Who Shuts Down
Understanding freeze responses and internal overwhelm.
Holly Bridges
Author & Therapist
Author & Therapist
Sensory Processing and Emotional Regulation
How the body shapes behavior.
Emily Hamblin, MA
Teacher & Coach
Teacher & Coach
Why Traditional Discipline Backfires for Neurodivergent Kids
And what actually helps.
Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC, CPCC
Parent Coach, Co-Founder ImpactParents
Parent Coach, Co-Founder ImpactParents
Tuesday, May 19th: What to Do in the Hard Moments
What To Do When Your Child Is Completely Overwhelmed
A step-by-step response for meltdowns and shutdowns.
Elizabeth Sautter, MA, CCC-SLP
SLP, Speaker, Author, Trainer
SLP, Speaker, Author, Trainer
Co-Regulation: The Skill Kids Borrow From Us
How connection and relationship helps kids regulate.
Gabriele Nicolet, MA, CCC-SLP
SLP, Parent Coach, Toddler Whisperer
SLP, Parent Coach, Toddler Whisperer
What Happens After a Meltdown and How to Help Your Child Recover
The most overlooked regulation skill.
Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE
Author of "Raising Good Humans"
Author of "Raising Good Humans"
De-Escalating Big Emotions Without Power Struggles
Practical communication strategies.
Diane Dempster, CPC, PCC
Parent Coach, Co-Founder of ImpactParents
Parent Coach, Co-Founder of ImpactParents
When School Sees Behavior, But It’s Really Regulation
Supporting students when behavior is misunderstood and stress takes over.
Kim Pinckney, Ph.D.
Educational Advocate
Educational Advocate
Why Kids Melt Down or Shut Down After School
Understanding capacity and restraint collapse.
The Childhood Collective
Child Psychologists & SLP
Child Psychologists & SLP
Wednesday, May 20th: Spotting Dysregulation Early to Become Proactive
Creating Inclusive and Regulatory Environments for Kids & Teens
Home and school environments that positively influence regulation.
Lori Desautels, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor at Butler University College of Education
Assistant Professor at Butler University College of Education
Preventing Meltdowns Before They Start
Environmental and relational supports.
Liz Angoff, Ph.D., LEP
Licensed Educational Psychologist
Licensed Educational Psychologist
Catching Dysregulation Before Meltdown or Shutdown
Recognizing early nervous system signals.
Dayna Abraham
Parent Coach, Author "Calm the Chaos"
Parent Coach, Author "Calm the Chaos"
Helping Kids Notice Emotions Before They Explode
Building interoception and self-awareness.
Kelly Mahler, OTD, OTR/L
OT, Author, Interoception Groupie
OT, Author, Interoception Groupie
The Masking and Burnout Cycle
Why neurodivergent kids crash at home.
Amanda Diekman
Author of "Low Demand Parenting"
Author of "Low Demand Parenting"
Executive Function and Emotional Regulation
Why thinking skills disappear under stress.
Seth Perler, M.Ed.
Executive Function Coach
Executive Function Coach
Thursday, May 21st: Making Daily Life Work Better
How Kids Actually Learn to Regulate (and Why It Takes Time)
From co-regulation to independence.
Sarah Wayland, Ph.D.
RDI Consultant, Co-Author of "Is this Autism?"
RDI Consultant, Co-Author of "Is this Autism?"
Regulation at School
What kids need during the day so they’re not using everything up just to get through it.
Scotti Weintraub, MA
Educational Advocate
Educational Advocate
Helping Your Child Build Friendships Through Regulation
Emotional regulation for connection, social success + relationships.
Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., ACCG, PCC
ADHD Coach, Author
ADHD Coach, Author
Your Kid Isn’t Broken
Supporting needs, identity, and wellbeing in a neurotypical world.
Debbie Reber, MA
Founder, Tilt Parenting, Author of "Differently Wired"
Founder, Tilt Parenting, Author of "Differently Wired"
Creating a Family Regulation Plan
Making daily life easier for everyone in the family.
Sarah Collins, MSOT, OTR/L
OT, Children's Book Author
OT, Children's Book Author
When You’re Running on Empty
Understanding parent stress, burnout, and how it impacts your body and your parenting.
Andrea Jones, RN
Functional Med Practitioner, Author
Functional Med Practitioner, Author
Hello!
I'm Penny.
I've been where you are. The frequent calls from school. The heartbreak of watching your child's self-esteem slip away. The hours searching for answers. The nights lying awake, wondering what you're missing.
Eventually, I found what helps neurodivergent kids thrive. For over a decade, I’ve helped thousands of families move out of survival mode and into something that finally feels better to live in.
I've seen what truly creates change for families like yours… and what doesn't.
This is the work I'll walk you through.
Praise from Our Past Summits
“The [sessions] reaffirmed my current practices and approach and gave me some great mantras. My favorite from Penny was "You can either co-escalate or co-regulate" Total game changer.”
“Although the focus might have been different in each session, consistently hearing over and over again that kids need to feel safe, free from pressure, connected, and empowered to move forward, was very impactful for me."
"This has been a great blessing to our family. I am walking away feeling inspired to try new things and prepared with knowledge and advice from leading experts in their fields. I could not recommend this more. I feel like everyone can glean something valuable from this Summit. Highly recommend!“
“Very helpful and informative. I’ve already seen results in shifting my own mindset.”
"Aside from an impressive roster of speakers, you were the heart of this summit. Your willingness to show up with such authenticity and honesty is truly inspiring. (Both of your masterclasses were great as well!!) Your presentation shows your vulnerability and strength.”
“The information is helpful in a real-world way. It's not just concepts that are covered, but how to apply those concepts in real-life ways to help make things a bit easier for us and our kids.”
"Thank you so VERY much for all you do and the fabulous content and speakers you make available … our communities, world, schools, children and families are in SUCH need of this life-changing information and all the tools that help to scaffold our kiddos that NEED US!!”
"This has truly been one of the most helpful, insightful, and useful conferences I have attended in years.”
“I’m drinking from a fire hose following my daughter’s diagnosis last month and found your summit — your content and expertise is 100% top notch! This Summit has shaped the new normal of our parenting style and enabled us to have the tools, resources and experts to effectively raise up our kiddos, instead of just raise them.”
"I have watched a lot of summits recently and this has been the best. I sincerely thank you for that. You asked the best questions and did so while sharing your own personal experiences in a very real and relatable way. Your speakers answered questions I didn’t even know to ask.”
"These expert sessions really helped me to understand my kids on a level I didn't think possible.”
“Many educators I work with have an old-school approach where the child needs to conform to the rules in the classroom. I am realizing more and more that when students don’t comply, it isn’t because they won’t, it’s because they can’t.”
"I don't think I've spoken to anyone I know this week without singing the praises of the speakers! I love seeing Sarah and Penny there every time to relate the expert's knowledge to their own experiences with their children.”
Choose Your Experience
Get the tools and support to integrate this into your real life.
The free summit will help you understand what’s happening and what helps.
The All-Access Pass adds practical tools, guidance, and support you can come back to anytime.
Regulation Survival Toolkit
Real-life support for meltdowns, shutdowns, and overwhelming moments. Includes: Meltdown Response Flowchart, Shutdown Support Guide, After-School Re-Entry Plan…
Regulation Activities for Kids Bundle
25+ simple, engaging activities, exercises, and games to build awareness and regulation skills together. Includes Emotion Charades, Co-Regulation Bingo, What Now Decoder, Emotion Creature Builder…
Meltdown Reset Transformation Pack
A parent lesson video plus implementation resources and activities. It's everything you need to go from overwhelmed to equipped 7 days.
FAQ
Parents, educators, and other caregivers of kids with anxiety, ages 4 to young adult.
May 18-21, 2026. You have the option to watch 6 workshops a day free for 24 hours after their scheduled release during the event. OR you can upgrade to the All Access Pass and have forever access to all workshops to watch on your schedule.
Yes! Unlocking ADHD is completely free to attend May 18-21. If you'd like additional perks like replays, bonuses, and more, check out the All Access Pass.
You can watch all sessions absolutely free during the summit event May 18-21, 2026. At 9 am NYC time each morning of the event, 6 workshops will be available for free viewing for 24 hours. You'll receive the link to watch via email after you register.
Absolutely! Send the link to this page to friends, family, or teachers so they can grab their free seat too.
Nope! Not at all! We have parents, educators, and other caregivers from all over the world taking advantage of these virtual conferences. That's the beauty of the internet! 🙂
Free access gets you limited access to watch the workshops May 18-21, 2026, six each day. The All Access Pass offers
- unlimited forever access to all workshops,
- access to the workshops as a podcast,
- Meltdown Reset Transformation Pack,
- Regulation Activities Bundle,
- Regulation Survival Toolkit,
- Live Implementation Workshop, and
- a certificate of completion.
If you're not 100% satisfied with the content before May 18, 2026, I'll give you a full refund, no questions asked. I'm convinced that you'll love the workshops and all the bonuses — and see great changes from them — so I'm happy to offer this no-risk guarantee.
No. Many parents choose a few sessions that feel most relevant. You’ll still walk away with some clarity and tools that help.
I'm happy to answer any and all questions about Unlocking Regulation. Send me an email at [email protected] and I'll reply as quick as I can.
You don’t have to keep guessing what your child needs.
Join us for Unlocking Regulation and start understanding what’s really going on, and what actually helps. Learn:
why big behavior
happens
what to do in the hard moments
how to help your child recover and regulate
how to build the skills that make daily life easier
Get the tools and support to integrate this into your real life.
The free summit will help you understand what’s happening and what helps. The All-Access Pass adds practical tools, guidance, and support you can come back to anytime.
With the All-Access Pass, you’ll get:
- Lifetime access to every session
- A private summit podcast (listen anywhere)
- Real-life tools for meltdowns, shutdowns, and overwhelm
- Activities and games to build regulation skills with your child
- A live workshop to help you implement what works
Everything changes when you foster regulation.
Unlocking ADHD
You'll learn practical and actionable strategies to:
Unlock ADHD by embracing strengths, fostering connection, and building confidence — without trying to “fix” what doesn't need fixing.
Unlocking ADHD 2025
This is the turning point you've been waiting for.
Discover how to reframe challenges as opportunities, identify the strengths within, and build a foundation for resilience and success. You’ll learn from an amazing lineup of incredible mentors and ADHD and parenting experts. The Summit workshops will guide you through three stages in unlocking ADHD.
Plus you get…
FREE GUIDE
ADHD Starter Kit: Creating a Neuro-Affirming Ecosystem for Success
A simple, strengths-based guide to creating a neuro-affirming home, school, and community so your child with ADHD can thrive with confidence.
MASTERCLASS REPLAY
Leveraging Strengths: Creating Your Neurodivergent Child’s Profile
This hands-on workshop guides you through creating a personalized profile for your child or teen. You’ll uncover their unique strengths, needs, and learning styles. Walk away with a practical tool that improves communication, supports advocacy, and fosters your child’s success.
Neuro-affirming Solutions for Parents & Educators
FREE
March 3-6, 2025
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Unlocking ADHD is a global online workshop series for caregivers and educators of children, teens, and young adults with ADHD. The conference package includes 30 expert workshops featuring thought leaders, therapists, psychologists, and educators who specialize in ADHD, neurodivergence, parenting, and education. All of the insights and strategies offered during Unlocking ADHD are humanistic and compassionate, and grounded in the latest brain science.
No questions asked money-back guarantee
Purchase the Action Pass to get the most impact from Anxiety SOS. And, if you're not 100% satisfied with the content before October 7, 2024, I'll give you a full refund, no questions asked. I'm convinced that you'll love the workshops and all the bonuses — and see great changes from them — so I'm happy to offer this no-risk guarantee.
This summit is different.
Neuro-Affirming
This isn’t about fixing ADHD; it’s about understanding and unlocking potential.
Strengths-Based
Learn how to utilize your kid’s skills, talents, and interests to overcome struggles.
Practical & Realistic
Walk away with tools you can use immediately for quick wins and lasting change.
Expert-Led
Featuring top experts in ADHD, child development, and education.
Community-Focused
Join a supportive network of like-minded parents and educators
Ongoing Workshop Access
Forever access to all 30 workshops. You can watch and revisit the workshops as your child grows and changes and new needs arise.
Best Practices & Guided Action
The Action Workbook is designed to be a resource as well as a guide to action. Use the activities and resources to make your personal plan of action and maximize your results.
Listen on the Go Anytime, Anywhere
You'll have access to the audio version of all workshops in a private podcast, making it easier to squeeze learning into busy family life.
Live Q&A with Expert Panel
Join Penny + Janine Halloran, LMHC, Sharon Saline, Psy.D., Gabrielle Nicolet, CCC-SLP, Carrie Bonnett, and Scotti Weintraub MA for a live Q&A. Ask these experts your questions and get expert advice in real time (recording available after).
Bonuses from Speakers
Who doesn't love a good bonus?!? You get 25+ speaker bonuses ranging from worksheets and guides to webinars, and discounts to free courses.
Certificate of Completion
Once you finish watching all of the workshops, a certificate of completion can be issued to you. *CEUs are not guaranteed. You will need to determine that the certificate will be accepted and meet the educational requirements for your organization for CEUs.
Without supports, ADHD impacts can be devastating.
Understanding the challenges kids with ADHD face is crucial for creating a neuro-affirming environment and opportunities for success. These statistics highlight the obstacles, but also underscore the importance of addressing them proactively:
Today, at least 1 in every 9 kids in the US are diagnosed with ADHD.
of students with the combined type of ADHD drop out of high school, compared to 15% of neurotypical students (Breslau et al. 2011).
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of kids with ADHD have at least one other co-occurring condition (Danielson et al. 2022
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of kids with ADHD have suicidal ideation compared to neurotypical peers (Impey et al 2012)
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more likely to struggle with substance abuse (Lee SS et al. 2011)
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