- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on February 21, 2026 @ 2:30pm.
Program Description
Event Details
Supporting neurodivergent children and teenagers during medical appointments and procedures can feel overwhelming. But with the right tools and strategies, these moments can become opportunities for connection, advocacy, and empowerment for both children and their parents.
Join Alexis Rhodes, Certified Child Life Specialist and Founder of People Medicine LLC, for a hybrid, interactive workshop focused on practical, neuro-affirming strategies that can help parents and caregivers navigate healthcare experiences with confidence.
Brought to you by CAYR Connections in partnership with the Oak Park Public Library, this workshop will explore how to best prepare kids and teens for medical appointments and procedures, identify sensory supports that foster comfort and regulation, and discover pain management strategies for needle-based procedures. You’ll also learn how to collaborate effectively with healthcare providers while encouraging your child to self-advocate, ensuring that their bodily autonomy and unique needs are understood and respected.
For those attending in person, there will be opportunities for hands-on exploration of resources as well as a brief question & answer session at the end of the workshop.
Disclaimer(s)
Virtual & In-Person Program
After you register (below), you will receive an email with information about attending in person and a specific link to join the event virtually.
Please indicate whether you plan to attend the event in person or virtually when you register. By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.
Masks Encouraged
Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.