Neurodiversity Training: Supporting Our Neurodivergent Girl Scouts - 9/20 - North Plains, OR
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Date: Sat Sep 20, 9:00 AM PDT - Sat Sep 20, 12:00 PM PDT
Category:
  • Adult Training
Level:
  • Volunteers

Did you know that roughly 1 in 6 people is neurodivergent? Come learn techniques and information to aid in inclusively engaging neurodiverse troop members and embrace being a sister to every Girl Scout by helping them thrive and stay connected during their Girl Scout experience!

DISCLAIMER: The neurodiversity workshop is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as a conflict resolution medium for groups or specific situations. If you need advice regarding a specific situation, please reach out to the staff liaison for your area or answers@gsosw.org.

Objectives/Outcomes of this training:
Learn about:

  • What Neurodiversity is and how it may show up in your Girl Scout experience
  • Appropriate terms and language
  • Awareness, acceptance, and inclusion of different ways Girl Scouts think
  • Resources and processes for partnering with caregivers to support neurodiverse Girl Scouts
  • Understanding those with Autism, ADHD, developmental delay, and more
  • Tips and tools for helping your neurodivergent Girl Scouts thrive!

2025 Mountaindale Training Palooza 

  • This training is a part of the 2025 Mountaindale Training Palooza. 
  • Get the skills you need to lead them on their next adventure. Training Paloozas are designed to provide a variety of adult training opportunities as part of a full and fulfilling weekend at a GSOSW property. There's something for everyone, from Supporting Neurodiverse Girl Scouts training to archery certification and our STEM Leader Workshop. Connect with other volunteers and learn something new!
  • Follow this link to view other trainings being offered during the Training Palooza. 
  • Overnight accommodations are available for all participants on Friday and Saturday evenings. Please RSVP for Friday night accommodations.

Price

$12/person.

 

Participant Information

  • This training will take place in person from 9 am to 12 pm on Saturday, September 20, 2025. This training will take place at Camp Mountaindale in North Plains, OR.  
  • A confirmation email with additional details will be sent a few days before the training. Please check your spam folder.
  • GSOSW volunteer trainings are adult, member-only, and council-only, events. Children of attendees may not accompany adults to this training, please ensure alternate arrangements have been made.

Supplies 

A list will be included in the confirmation email. 

 

Registration

  • Registration closes on September 14, 2025.
  • Request for cancellation must be submitted via email to answers@girlscoutsosw.org by this date to receive a refund less the cancellation fee for this training ($3.00).