Consultation and Coaching Services for Children, Families, and Daycare Centers
Welcome
Thank you for visiting my professional consultation and coaching services page. My work is dedicated to partnering with children, families, and daycare centers to nurture growth, resilience, and positive change—especially for children who have special needs or display behavioral difficulties. Whether you are a parent, educator, or childcare provider seeking guidance, I offer expertise tailored to your concerns using a warm, collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Who I Serve
- Families and caregivers of children with developmental, emotional, or behavioral challenges
- Daycare centers and early childhood educators seeking support for children in group settings
- Teachers and school staff who require strategies to address classroom difficulties
My services are designed to empower adults to support children’s unique needs at home, in daycare, and at school.
Consultation and Coaching Services
Every child deserves understanding and individualized support. I provide a range of services to help families and professionals meet the needs of children who may require extra assistance.
Initial Consultation
The journey begins with an initial consultation—a thoughtful discussion to understand your concerns. Whether you are a parent noticing difficulties at home, or a teacher seeing challenges in the classroom, I listen carefully to your observations and help clarify your goals for the child.
What to Expect:
- A confidential conversation tailored to your family or classroom situation
- An exploration of the child’s strengths, difficulties, and context (home, daycare, school)
- A collaborative review of parent/teacher concerns
- Recommendations for next steps, including practical strategies to address challenges
Approaches Used: Behavioral and Psychodynamic
I use a blend of behavioral and psychodynamic frameworks to address children’s struggles, adapting my methods to the needs and personalities of each child and family.
Behavioral Approach:
This perspective emphasizes observable actions and the environments that shape them. I help families and teachers:
- Identify triggers for challenging behaviors
- Implement positive reinforcement and structured routines
- Develop practical solutions for tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or other concerns
Psychodynamic Approach:
Recognizing the emotional and developmental roots of behaviors, I work with families and educators to:
- Understand the underlying feelings, anxieties, or family dynamics influencing the child
- Offer support around transitions, trauma, or social difficulties
- Foster secure relationships and resilience
- Ensure that there is continuity between home and school environments with respect to goals and expectations
- Work with parents to ensure they are mindful of their feelings and those of their child while addressing their child’s needs
Ongoing Coaching
Some families and educators benefit from ongoing coaching, where we continue to meet regularly to:
- Monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed
- Build skills in managing specific behaviors
- Support emotional growth and developmental milestones
- Nurture a collaborative partnership with parents, teachers, and professionals
Coaching sessions adapt to your needs—whether weekly, monthly, or during particular periods of transition.
Evaluation Services and Referrals
When deeper assessment is needed to clarify a child’s strengths and challenges, I help families navigate the process of obtaining developmental evaluations.
- Guidance on when and why an evaluation may be appropriate
- Referrals to trusted professionals who assess speech, motor skills, cognition, emotional development, or social functioning
- Support in interpreting evaluation results and understanding recommendations
I am committed to helping families find the right evaluators and supporting them through the process, ensuring that all questions are addressed and all concerns validated.
Advocacy and Guidance: Early Intervention, CPSE, and CSE Procedures
Navigating special education systems can feel overwhelming. I walk families step-by-step through Early Intervention (for children birth to age three), Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE, for preschoolers), and Committee on Special Education (CSE, for school-age children).
Early Intervention:
- Help in recognizing developmental delays and accessing services for infants and toddlers
- Assistance with application and eligibility procedures
- Advocacy for therapies such as speech, occupational, physical, and special instruction, psychotherapy
Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE):
- Guidance for families with children ages 3-5 who may need preschool special education support
- Support during evaluations, meetings, and decisions about Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Recommendations for classroom environments, therapies, and inclusion practices
Committee on Special Education (CSE):
- Assistance for school-age children who require support within their public or private school settings
- Advocacy during evaluations, re-evaluations, and annual reviews
- Help in securing classroom accommodations, one-on-one aides, behavioral plans, or therapies
- Empowerment for families to voice their concerns and preferences in the CSE process
At every stage, I act as an advocate for the child—ensuring their strengths are recognized, their needs are addressed, and their rights are protected.
Why Choose My Services?
- 40 years of extensive experience working with children with developmental disorders, autism spectrum, ADHD, learning disabilities, mentally ill, and behavioral challenges with teachers and families
- Compassionate, respectful, and family-centered approach
- Knowledge of local resources, evaluation options, and support networks
- Dedication to transparency, communication, and collaboration
Getting Started
If you are concerned about your child’s behavior, development, or school experience, please reach out for a confidential consultation. Whether you are at the beginning of your journey or seeking help navigating complex systems, I am here to provide expertise and steady support. Together, we can create a plan that honors your child’s uniqueness and empowers your family or educational team.
Contact
For more information, scheduling, or questions about services, please contact me using the information below. I will respond promptly and look forward to supporting you and your child.
Thank you for your interest—I am committed to helping every child thrive!
