Parent Education Series

Practical tools for managing meltdowns, school meetings, and everything in between.

Starting October 6, 2026 at the Portsmouth Public Library.

Does your child have a new or suspected diagnosis of ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, or other learning difference? Do you have a million unanswered questions, feel like you're barely holding it together some days and find yourself googling "what is a 504 plan" long after everyone is asleep?

We’ve got you.

Join us for Adventures in Neurodivergent Parenting, a FREE 5-part in-person and online education series for parents of neurodivergent kids, starting Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at the Portsmouth Public Library*.

The series is FREE and open to the public, but registration is required.

*While all parents are invited to attend, this series is designed for parents of kids with a new or suspected diagnosis of ADHD, autism or other learning difference.


FULL SERIES SCHEDULE

Neurodiversity 101: Brains, Behavior, and Big Feelings Tuesday, October 6 / REGISTER

The School Survival Guide: Navigating the Special Education Process Tuesday, October 13 / REGISTER

Kids Do Well If They Can: An Intro to Collaborative Problem Solving Tuesday, October 20 / REGISTER

You Matter, Too: Managing Parent Stress, Burnout, and the Urge to Hide in the Pantry Tuesday, October 27 / REGISTER

Lost in Translation: Helping Others Understand Your Neurodivergent Child Tuesday, November 3 / REGISTER


Come for one session or the whole adventure — whatever your bandwidth, childcare, or nervous system will allow.

Note:  The button below will take you to the Portsmouth Public Library registration page. You will need to register for each session separately using the links on their website.   

Questions? Send us a note.

Session Descriptions

Speaker Bios

What is SPNK?

SPNK provides parents of neurodivergent kids with education, resources and community to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and support parent mental health.‍

Through knowledge and compassion, we empower families to better understand neurodiversity, strengthen the parent-child connection, and confidently advocate and support their child.