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Autism 
ADHD
Learning Differences
Mental Health

Bespoke coaching.

Guided advocacy support.

Strategic educational consulting.

 

Increasing your competence and confidence as you navigate school &

special education for your child.

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New ways forward ahead.

Life changes in countless ways when
you're the parent of a neurodivergent
child, teen, or young adult.

Navigating school become your priority, requiring more expertise, knowledge, resources, and flexibility.

And support as well.

This along with parenting your child and managing the demands of your daily life. 
 
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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Your issues, concerns, challenges, needs, and expectations.

Immediate. Anticipated. Long-term.

 

Your child is unique, requiring a comprehensive, experienced, and

objective perspective to help you navigate this journey & determine next steps.

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This is where I come in.

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Mother-to-Motherâ„ 

 Life coaching from a mother who has "been there/done that" - parenting, career, & beyond. Your life realities are the priority & focus.

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Navigating school, family & home.

Time for you to share & discuss where confidentiality, comfort, & flexibility lead the way.

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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„ 

Comprehensive document review...evaluation reports, independent evaluations, IEPs, 504s, behavior & transition plans.

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Interpreting & explaining evaluation data & narratives. Progress/regression. Academic year planning. Placement issues.

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Post-document review consultation & written recap. 

Requesting/preparing for new evaluations & next steps.

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IEP Coaching

Planning & preparation for, participation in, and IEP meeting follow-up. Strategies, tactics,  questioning & accountability. 

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The process. Your agenda.

IEP goals. Accommodations. Modifications. Direct instruction. Services & supports. Placement.  

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Three, 60-90 minute sessions - 

pre & post IEP meeting. 

 Timelines. Agreement or not.    

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 & similar approach to special education, I've spent 25 years coaching, advising, and providing advocacy support to parents/families, where increasing your ability to effectively navigate this arena for your child has been the focus. It's about helping one child 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 eligibility. IEP vs. a 504. "Front-loading" services & supports.
IEP development, implementation & revisions. Data collection. Progress monitoring. Adjusting modifications & accommodations. Ongoing school
engagement & communication. Addressing issues and concerns.
All and more. The focus?
Your advocacy & pivotal role.
 

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