Neurodiversity-affirming educational advocacy

I work as an advocate for neurodivergent learners in childhood settings.
My goal is to facilitate collaboration between school systems and families toward a shared vision of what’s best for the student, centered on listening to the leadership of families and students not prescribing solutions.

My practice embodies the principle that every child deserves learning environments where they thrive, not merely comply.

I focus on:

• Neurodiversity-affirming goal writing: Shifting from ‘behavior’ to ‘environmental fit,’ because every child’s voice matters.

• Educator training: On topics like regulation support, trauma-informed behavioral reframing & echolalia as communication

• Twice-exceptional learners: Accelerating academic growth through environments where neurodivergent minds can thrive

As a scholar-practitioner in disability studies, I believe the first step is always listening, not diagnosing. Because every child’s mind deserves to be seen.