There are two offerings of the workshops:
- A professional development workshop series for educators, counselors and therapists on how to use puppets when working with children with autism, developmental delays, and other special needs.  Puppetry can be used as a bridge for communication, and as a tool for building important emotional relationships.  In addition the use of puppets have proven effective in emotional regulation, motivation, sustained attention, de-escalation, and more.  All participants will learn the basics of what makes a puppet come to life, how to use puppets as a tool in their work with students, how to make their own puppets and more!

- Puppetry for Parents is a workshop offered to parents of children with autism, developmental delays, special needs, and/or neuro-typical children.  Puppetry can be used as an effective tool in the home environment to enhance communication, be a bridge for building familial relationships, de-escalate stressful moments, motivate and more.  All participants will learn the basics of what makes a puppet come to life, how to use puppets as a tool in their day-to-day home life and how to make their own puppets. Every participant will receive their own custom puppet that they can begin to use immediately with their family.