Westwood Regional School District

Partnering for Success: Helping Your Neurodivergent Child Succeed at School
When a child is struggling at school, parents often recognize that something isn’t working but may be unsure how to describe their concerns, determine what might help, or communicate effectively with the school team. This practical, parent-friendly webinar will help families move from concern to collaborative problem-solving. Dr. Michael Selbst will share strategies for identifying and tracking patterns in learning, behavior, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and school participation; communicating concerns clearly and objectively; monitoring progress; and discussing practical supports and accommodations with school personnel. Emphasis will be placed on helping parents advocate effectively while maintaining a positive, productive partnership with their child’s school team.

Michael C. Selbst, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA is the Executive Director of Behavior Therapy Associates in Somerset, New Jersey. He is a Licensed Psychologist in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Certified School Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the Doctoral level, and New Jersey Licensed Behavior Analyst. Dr. Selbst has extensive experience evaluating and treating pre-school aged children through adults, including expertise helping individuals working through significant life changes and transitions. He has led numerous workshops, including at local, statewide, national and international conferences. Dr. Selbst is co-author of the Behavior Problems Resource Kit: Forms and Procedures for Identification, Measurement and Intervention and the social skills curriculum, POWER-Solving®: Stepping Stones to Solving Life’s Everyday Social Problems, and the book chapter “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” in A. G. Dempsey’s (Ed.) book, Pediatric health conditions in schools: a clinician’s guide for working with children, families, and educators. Dr. Selbst’s professional interests and approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and applying Behavior Analysis in his work with individuals, families, and organizations. He assists clients to increase their psychological flexibility, making meaningful steps toward who and what is important to them.