In Search of Strengths
Specialized training
The Kids’ Skills method in working with neurodivergent individuals
Training concept In Search of Strengths
The training was created for professionals working with individuals with diverse developmental needs. During 10 hours of intensive sessions, participants will learn practical methods for individualizing their work, based on following the needs of the client, student, or child, while prioritizing their well-being.
The training will enable the development of communication, organizational, and methodological skills essential for effectively supporting individuals with ASD, ADHD, and other forms of neurodivergence.
Participants will gain knowledge of universal support design and learn how to provide compliments, build agency, and monitor the results of both individual and group work.
A prerequisite for participation is holding the Kids’ Skills Practitioner title, which ensures a high level of expertise and an advanced exchange of experience. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and more effectively support the development of neurodivergent individuals in various work environments.
What will I learn during the training?
Training program
This is a comprehensive, advanced training course that expands and deepens the Kids' Skills method, providing specialists with the tools and knowledge necessary for effective work with neurodivergent individuals, supporting their development and overcoming difficulties in an empathetic, resource-focused way.
During the training, participants will:
- They will learn ways to individualize work based on following the needs of the client/student/child, with their well-being at the core,
- They will have the opportunity to practice the individual steps of the method during the training,
- They will gain skills (communication, organizational, methodological) for working with neurodivergent individuals (including those with ASD and ADHD) and diverse groups, incorporating fundamental knowledge of individual and group processes,
- They will discuss the principles and application of universal design using the Kids’ Skills method,
- They will acquire/expand skills in complimenting individuals and groups,
- They will gain skills in building agency and the conviction in individuals and groups that they are capable of making the effort to change and overcome problems,
- They will learn ways to gain insight into working with individuals and groups, and how to monitor the effectiveness of the method.
Training foundation
The training is based on Dr. Ben Furman's Kids' Skills method.
This is an advanced-level training, which means that participants must be certified Kids' Skills Practitioners.
Basic information
Training duration: 10 training hours
Training location: The training will be held in-person at the Dr. Ben Furman Motivational and Preventive Center,
ul. Huberta 2, Katowice (Brynów)
Training hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Target audience: Specialists, teachers, educators, coaches, therapists, pedagogues, psychologists, parents, and foster parents
The training fee includes: 10 hours of training, coffee breaks, training materials, and a certificate of completion.
Training fee: 450 PLN
All proceeds from the training go towards the statutory activities of the ULICA Foundation for Children
DATE of the 3rd edition: Q2 2027
If you are interested in participating, please send an email to biuro@fundacjaulica.pl or use the registration form below.
Learning outcomes
During the training, participants will acquire skills to work with diverse teams and groups, as well as in individual settings, by utilizing information and adapting it to the specific needs of the group or individual.
Trainers
Dr. Agnieszka Lewko and Monika Burzyńska
Ambassadors of the Kids' Skills method, which they have practiced for years in individual and group sessions, as well as in work with diverse teams—both in and out of school. Specialists whose combined strengths create a unique synergy of knowledge, experience, and passion. Through their long-term commitment in scientific, educational, and personal spheres, both trainers are exceptionally well-prepared to share practical knowledge and inspiration with all educators looking to deepen their expertise in supporting individuals on the autism spectrum and beyond. Their training goes beyond theory, offering proven methods, deep understanding, and empathy to help effectively build bridges of communication in a world of neurodiversity and disability.
Training registration
Finding Strengths - working with neurodivergent individuals
Neo Energy Group.
As a leading developer and operator of renewable energy sources (RES), Neo Energy Group is deeply committed to sustainable development. The company also engages in social initiatives that not only promote the well-being of children and youth but also build their psychological resilience—a protective shield that is a key element of their health and success. By supporting the ULICA Foundation and its Center, NEG actively contributes to the development of ecopsychology and the ideas of Dr. Ben Furman. It also demonstrates that responsible business and sustainable development are not just about investing in technology, but also in people—especially the younger generation. The innovation embedded in Neo Energy Group's DNA is also evident in the Foundation's activities and the concept it promotes, which uses modern tools to rebuild and strengthen the psychological resilience of children. As a result, children's problems are beginning to be viewed differently. They are becoming processes of learning new skills that help overcome difficulties and initiate desired change. The accessibility of these initiatives to local communities is further proof that Neo Energy Group understands and takes its social role very seriously, with the power to influence positive change. By supporting the ULICA Foundation, the company joins forces with those working for a better tomorrow, where every child—regardless of where they live—has the chance for healthy development in harmony with the world around them.
If you have any questions, please contact
Magdalena Tylska
, Customer Service Specialist
Phone: +48 512 577 677