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Practical. Powerful. Memorable.

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Engaging presentations that help parents, educators, clinicians, and organizations better understand important challenges—and leave with strategies they can use immediately.

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For more than two decades, I have had the privilege of working with thousands of children, adolescents, families, educators, and professionals. Along the way, I have delivered more than 150 presentations for parents, schools, professional organizations, and community groups. Those experiences have reinforced one enduring belief: some of the most powerful moments happen when people begin to see challenges differently.

 

That belief has shaped my work as an author, psychologist, and speaker.

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Whether I'm presenting to a room of parents, leading professional development for educators, or delivering a conference keynote, my goal is always the same: to translate complex psychological concepts into practical ideas that audiences can immediately apply in their homes, classrooms, practices, and communities.

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​At the heart of it, I believe in an important, simple truth: Understanding changes everything.

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Why Organizations Invite Dr. Harrison

​Dr. Harrison's presentations are known for making complex psychological concepts understandable, relatable, and immediately useful. Drawing from decades of clinical experience, her sessions blend science with storytelling, practical strategies with humor, and research with real-life examples. Whether speaking to parents, educators, clinicians, or community leaders, she creates an atmosphere that is engaging, encouraging, and filled with moments of insight that audiences remember long after the presentation ends.

At a Glance​

150+ presentations delivered

15+ years of clinical experience

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Author of ADHD: The Comprehensive Parent's Guide, My Incredible ADHD Brain, Control Tower Kids, Screentime As Dessert, The Skilled Student Initiative™, and additional educational resources

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Creator of The Control Tower Model™,  

Wagon Wheels and Ladders™ and

The Skilled Student Initiative™ 

Available for keynotes, workshops, professional development, and customized presentations

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For Parents & Families

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  • The Parenting Experience™: Moving from Chaos to Calm

  • Building Stronger Families Through Understanding

  • Helping Children Understand Themselves

  • Raising Resilient Children in a Complex World

  • Behavior Is Communication

  • Big Feelings & Stronger Control Towers

For Educators & Schools

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  • Building Better Classrooms Through Understanding

  • Support the Control Tower, Not Just the Behavior

  • Executive Functioning: The Missing Piece in Student Success

  • Creating Classrooms Where Different Thinkers Thrive

  • The Skilled Student Initiative: Building Executive Functioning for School and Life

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For Clinicians & Professional Audiences

 

  • Understanding Changes Everything

  • See the Child Before the Diagnosis

  • The Future of Executive Functioning

  • Helping Children Build Stronger Control Towers

  • The Emotional Landscape of Learning Differences

  • ADHD, Learning Differences and Autism: Where Diverse Paths Cross

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As my books, educational resources, and The Control Tower Model™ continue to grow, I am developing presentations around these themes for conferences, schools, parent organizations, and professional audiences. If one of these topics aligns with your event, I would be delighted to discuss creating a keynote, workshop, or customized presentation designed specifically for your audience.

Speaking Interests

As an author, psychologist, and educator, I enjoy speaking on topics that help parents, educators, clinicians, and organizations better understand children and build environments where they can thrive.​​

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Every Presentation Is Customized

 

Every audience has unique goals, challenges, and experiences.

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Whether you're planning a keynote, conference session, educator training, parent education night, or professional workshop, each presentation is thoughtfully customized to meet the needs of your organization and audience.

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Presentations are available for:

  • National and regional conferences

  • Schools and school districts

  • Parent organizations

  • Universities

  • Healthcare organizations

  • Professional associations

  • Community organizations

  • Businesses and leadership groups

 

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My Promise to Every Audience

I know your audience is giving us something incredibly valuable—their time.
 

My commitment is that every participant will leave with:

  • A deeper understanding of how we all learn, think, and grow.

  • Practical tools to begin using immediately.

  • Hope, encouragement, and ideas that continue to make a difference long after the presentation ends.

 

Because the goal isn't simply to deliver information.

​It's to create understanding that changes lives.

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Invite Dr. Harrison to Speak

Whether you're planning a conference keynote, professional development day, parent education event, or community workshop, I would be honored to partner with your organization to create a meaningful and memorable experience for your audience.

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To inquire about speaking availability or discuss a customized presentation, please contact me.

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