Public Schools First NC to host webinar on Dr. Emily King’s new book

Public Schools First NC will host an online event on Sept. 24 with child psychologist Dr. Emily King to discuss her new book, The Neurodivergent Learner. The webinar is aimed at parents and educators looking for practical strategies to better support neurodivergent children in school and at home.

Why it matters: - The webinar focuses on how schools and families can better support neurodivergent children in classrooms that were not built for how they learn. - The event is aimed at parents, educators and others who want practical guidance on school fit, homework, testing stress, friendships and self-advocacy. - Dr. Emily King’s book frames neurodivergent learning as a support issue, not a child problem.

What happened: - Public Schools First NC will host an informational webinar with Dr. Emily King on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - The event will center on King’s new book, The Neurodivergent Learner. - Registration is required. - The webinar will include time for questions and answers.

The details: - King is a child psychologist and a public school parent of two neurodivergent sons. - The book is described as a roadmap for parents and educators of neurodivergent children. - The book uses science-backed strategies and real-life stories to help children thrive in and beyond the classroom. - King draws on more than 20 years of professional experience and her own parenting journey. - The book addresses school fit, homework battles, testing stress, friendship struggles, calls from school and the move toward self-advocacy. - King says children learn best when they feel understood, accepted and supported. - Emily W. King, PhD, is a licensed child psychologist, speaker and parent educator with a doctorate in school psychology. - King founded the Learn with Dr. Emily Substack and created the Neurodiverse Classroom professional development curriculum for K-12 educators. - King is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. - King keynotes conferences, leads workshops for parents, educators and clinicians, and consults with schools across the country.

Between the lines: - The webinar positions the book as a practical resource for a problem many families face: students who are capable but struggle in school settings that do not match their needs. - The emphasis on neuro-affirming strategies reflects a broader shift toward support models that focus on fit, accommodation and confidence rather than deficit-based thinking.

What's next: - Public Schools First NC’s webinar will give attendees a chance to hear directly from King and ask questions about the book’s approach. - The event may help expand interest in school strategies that support neurodivergent learners at home and in the classroom. - More information is available through Public Schools First NC’s social channels, including LinkedIn, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.