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Autism 
ADHD
Learning Differences
Mental Health

Life changes in countless ways when you're the parent of a neurodivergent child.

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Their journey becomes yours in ways

that connect to and impact

every area of your life.

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Let's find new ways forward.

Exceptional caregiving
requires more of you.
Time, knowledge, expertise,
flexibility & resources.

Support & self-care too.

Navigating school, parenting your child, managing the demands of your daily life. Your reality is complex & nuanced.
 
Having an insightful, attuned guide &
anchor along this journey can and
will make a difference.


 

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From their early years through college,

when your child or teen is neurodivergent,

their life revolves around school.

Your life revolves around them.

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And when your child is struggling, so are you.

It impacts everything. Families. Jobs. Time. Mental health.

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We'll discuss and prioritize the issues, concerns and needs. 

Increasing your competence & confidence will bring results.

In school. At home. In your child's life. And yours.

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I will show you how.

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Mother-to-Motherâ„ 

 A bespoke coaching program where your parenting & life realities guide how to support your child, their needs...& yourself.

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Navigating school, family & home.

Work-related issues & strategies.

Locating resources & providers.

Caregiving & burnout.

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Bi-weekly or as-needed sessions.

Regular e-mail communication.

Weekly check-ins.

Rapid urgent/crisis response.

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The Deep Diveâ„ 

Review of school-related documents...evaluation reports, independent evaluations, IEPs, 504s, behavior & transition plans.

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Understanding/interpreting evaluation reports & data, addressing progress/regression, school placement options.

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Post-document review consultation & written recap. 

Requesting/preparing for new evaluations & next steps.

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IEP Coaching

Navigating IEP meetings...the most important and emotion-laden 

aspect of your school

parent advocacy efforts.

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The process. IEP goals. 

Accommodations, modifications, direct instruction. District accountability. Your rights. 

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Three, 60-minute sessions. 

Pre & post meeting.

Agenda. Timelines.  

Next steps. Documentation.  

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Navigating special education isn't for the faint of heart.

Either is being the parent of
a child with complex needs.

We'll be focusing on both.
 

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Why me.

I know you because I've been you.

A working parent raising a neurodivergent child diagnosed at a young age where ongoing school struggles defined life. For both of us.

With a business background & approach, I've spent 25 years coaching, advising, and providing special education advocacy & related services to parents, focusing on increasing your ability to navigate the special education arena while helping to ensure that one child will realize success in school.
Yours.
 

Why now.

Every day counts.

What's working, what's not, why, and what changes are needed to the services, supports, and
other areas across domains.

It may involve special education eligibility, "front-loading" interventions,
IEP development/implementation and revisions, data collection to monitor progress or regression, modifications & accommodations, or ongoing
school engagement & communication.
All and more are integral to navigating the process and arena.
Your advocacy & role are pivotal.
 

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