​WHAT DO SERVICES LOOK LIKE?

Depending on the services requested, I generally schedule a home visit to observe those challenging moments and/or determine where your child is currently with different developmental skills.  After the home visit and based on the needs of your child and family, I will create a plan to address the goals and concerns you have.  My level of support varies with each family based on their needs. 

how involved are parents?

I take a personal trainer approach with many of my parents.  I teach them techniques and skills to fit their specific needs and help them feel comfortable and confident with their child during challenging moments or while trying to teach a new skill.  The services I provide equip parents and children with useful skills, not just for the session, but for the rest of their lives.

services

Neurodiverse and twice exceptional Children

I have over 20 years experience working with children with a diagnosis of:
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Gifted children with learning or developmental challenges
  • Downs Syndrome
  • ​Genetic Disablities

pARENT COACHING

Coaching is a key part of empowering parents.  Educating and equipping parents and caregivers with the skills and techniques to promote positive behavior is essential in  your child's development.  Every family is unique.  Below are areas we address:
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  •  Review and identify the needs of the entire family
  •  Educate parents about their child's challenging behavior
  •  Teach and model behavioral skills and strategies
  •  Implement and practice specific behavior management skills
  •  Provide other helpful resources for parents

toilet training

​Toilet training is one of my great passions.  It is the sense of accomplishment, when the child is successful that I enjoy most.  I have been toilet training children since 2001,  including several sets of twins.  I have trained children between the ages of 2 to 15 years.
  • How to Prepare
  • Is my child ready - ​​assessment readiness form
  • When and how to Start
  • What to do when training
  • Diapers, Pullups, and Underwear
  • Night-time Training
  • Special Needs 

Challenging BehaviorS
​COPING STRATEGIES -
​Social and emotional skills

Helping children better understand and identify their emotions is one of the first steps to coping with them.  I teach coping strategies to your child and then work through challenging situations allowing them to practice using these skills during difficult moments.  This is a lifetime skill.  Common behaviors I help  children work through are:
  • Tantrums or Meltdowns
  • Aggressive Behaviors 
  • Arguing 
  • Easily Annoyed
  • Social Skills and Awareness​
  • Listening and following direction skills

teaching developmental milestones

Most parents are familiar with the physical milestones and when a child is expected to master them.  For example most children begin to walk between the ages of 9 months to 15 months.  Emotional and social developmental milestones are also a significant part of your child's growth.   I help by providing early intervention and support in mastering these milestones below and others:
  • Transitions within the home and leaving the home
  • Increasing appropriate behaviors during meal time
  • Improve communication with family members
  • ​Sharing with Others ​
  • Completing Chores
  • Homework
  • Self Help Routines
  • Transitioning to preschool/kindergarten/middle school

Consulting

  • Parent/Caregiver 
  • Public and Private Schools
  • Daycare Facilities
  • Camps, Museums, and Libraries

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