Practical tools. Mindset shifts. Lasting impact.

Elizabeth Sautter is a nationally recognized social-emotional learning expert, speech-language pathologist, author, and mother of two neurodivergent sons. With over 25 years of experience supporting families, educators, and therapists, Elizabeth delivers heartfelt, accessible presentations that leave audiences feeling seen, empowered, and equipped.

Whether she’s speaking to a room full of parents or guiding a school team through SEL strategies, Elizabeth makes social-emotional development feel doable—and even joyful.

Elizabeth Sautter has been featured in:​

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Speaking Topics Include:

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Make Regulation Stick!

Learn effective, neurodiversity-affirming ways to help children and teens cope with stress, anxiety, transitions, and everyday challenges. Discover how to support emotional awareness, resilience, and emotional intelligence to help them navigate life with confidence.

02

Boosting Social Communication and Situational Awareness

Help kids build a stronger understanding of themselves, others, and their environments so they can navigate social situations with more ease and cultivate meaningful connections at home, in school, and in the community.

03

10 Brain-Based Strategies to Make Social and Emotional Learning Stick

Discover simple, practical, and evidence-based ways to support emotional growth, social competence, and flexible thinking—embedded into everyday routines and real-life situations.

04

Redefining Listening: Supporting Engagement, Regulation, and Connection

Move beyond traditional “whole-body listening” to foster genuine attention, participation, and connection through emotional safety, empathy, and inclusive practices.

05

Nurturing Neurodiversity: What to Do When a Child Is Having a Hard Time (Morning, Noon, and Night)

Learn compassionate, actionable strategies to support neurodivergent and sensitive children through the ups and downs of daily life—from morning routines and school transitions to evening wind-downs.

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Cultivating Meaningful Connections: Supporting Neurodivergent Kids in Building Authentic Relationships

Learn how to nurture connection through emotional awareness, regulation, perspective-taking, and interest-based social engagement. This session also includes strategies for building self-advocacy skills and creating supportive environments that honor each child’s unique way of relating to others.

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Zones of Regulation®

An introduction to the Zones of Regulation® curriculum by Leah Kuypers. As a collaborative Zones speaker, I can help your group access an official Zones training and offer support for applying this visual framework in home, school, or therapeutic settings.

Who Elizabeth Serves​

Nonprofits, family service agencies & community orgs​

Therapists, clinicians & support teams​

Preschool–12th grade educators &  administrators

Parent groups & caregivers​

Testimonials

This training completely shifted my understanding of listening. Elizabeth helped me see that regulation, not stillness, is the key to real engagement.

– Michael T.

Engaging, compassionate, and clear—Elizabeth made the Zones feel accessible and relatable. I walked away with strategies I could apply that same day.

– Lindsey W.

Elizabeth is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable. Her tips for building SEL into daily routines were practical, research-based, and best of all—manageable for real-life parenting!

– Daniela S.

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Speaking Formats

Elizabeth offers presentations in-person or virtually, including:

All sessions include practical strategies, evidence-based tools, and an optional Q&A to personalize the experience.

Ready to Bring Elizabeth to Your Event?

Whether you’re hosting a small parent group or a large district-wide training, Elizabeth will work with you to tailor the presentation to your audience.