I provide specialized school consultation services to support parents in advocating for their child’s success within the educational system. My goal is to empower you with the tools, strategies, and expert guidance needed to navigate school challenges and ensure your child’s unique needs are met in a way that fosters their growth and potential.

Services I Offer

• Evaluation and Advocacy Support

  • I help you understand your child’s psychological or educational evaluation results and how they translate into practical school supports, such as IEPs or 504 plans.

  • For example: I can provide professional insights to guide you in requesting appropriate accommodations, like a sensory-friendly learning space or social skills interventions.

• Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Guidance and Review

  • I offer expert support in reviewing your child’s IEP to provide recommendations to ensure it includes meaningful, evidence-based goals tailored to their strengths and challenges.

  • For example: I will work with you to identify measurable goals and advocate for resources that promote your child’s academic, social, and emotional success.

• Reviewing Educational Placement

  • I assess plans to ensure they are effective and appropriate for your child’s learning environment, while promoting both inclusion and supports for your child's needs. I also evaluate the suitability of your child’s educational placement and services.

  • For example: I can provide recommendations on whether a general education setting, or specialized classroon or program best fits your child’s current and future needs.

• Behavior Support and Intervention Planning

  • Working collaboratively with you and your child's school, I develop strategies to address challenges your child may face in the school environment, helping them succeed in the classroom.

  • For example: I can create a positive behavior support plan or recommend techniques to help your child focus and engage.

• Transition Planning Services

  • I assist in planning key transitions in your child’s educational journey, such as moving between grade levels, schools, or to post-secondary settings. These services include active involvement of your child to ensure their voice is heard and their goals are prioritized.

  • For example: I will help your child and family prepare for middle school or high school transitions by developing strategies to address social, emotional, and academic adjustments.

• Collaboration with School Staff

  • I work with educators, school psychologists, and administrators to bridge the gap between your child’s needs and the school’s resources.

  • For example: I can attend school meetings as your advocate, providing professional recommendations and ensuring your child’s needs are clearly communicated.

• Parent Coaching and Training

  • I provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to confidently support your child’s education and collaborate effectively with school teams.

  • For example: I’ll teach you strategies for addressing classroom challenges, navigating transitions, and building strong relationships with educators.

My Commitment to You and Your Child

Combining my experience as both a Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist, I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based guidance tailored to your child’s needs and their school setting. I actively include your child in the consultation process where appropriate, ensuring their voice and goals are central to our work. Together, we can ensure your child receives the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a school environment that understands and values their individuality.

I offer autism-focused consultation services for schools designed to support educators, school staff, and administrators in creating inclusive, effective learning environments tailored to the needs of students with autism. These services aim to foster collaboration between schools, families, students, and professionals, ensuring that every student has the tools and resources they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

School Consultation Services Include:

• Individualized Behavior Support Planning

  • Collaborating with teachers to develop tailored behavior intervention plans that address specific challenges faced by autistic students.

  • Example: Designing a sensory break schedule for a student who struggles with overstimulation during long classroom sessions.

• Classroom Observation and Feedback

  • Conducting detailed observations to identify barriers to learning and providing actionable recommendations to enhance student engagement.

  • Example: Recommending visual schedules or seating adjustments to better support a student's focus and comfort.

• Staff Training and Professional Development

  • Offering workshops and hands-on training to help educators better understand autism and implement evidence-based strategies.

  • Example: Hosting a training session on managing transitions and reducing anxiety for autistic students.

By partnering with schools, I strive to create environments where autistic students feel understood, supported, and empowered to reach their fullest potential. Whether it is through targeted interventions, training, or collaborative problem-solving, my goal is to help every student succeed.

I offer both short-term complimentary and long-term fee-based autism-focused consultation services designed to empower medical and mental health professionals by enhancing their ability to support individuals with autism across various settings. These services aim to bridge gaps in understanding, provide actionable strategies, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver more effective care.

Key Offerings

• Case Consultations

  • Personalized case reviews to provide tailored insights and recommendations for supporting autistic clients. This includes strategies for diagnosis, intervention planning, and communication with families.

• Behavioral and Developmental Insights

  • Guidance on understanding and addressing the behavioral, sensory, and developmental needs unique to autistic individuals. This includes training on recognizing and accommodating specific challenges, such as sensory sensitivities or communication barriers.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration

  • Facilitating team-based approaches by collaborating with professionals across disciplines to create cohesive care plans that address medical, educational, and psychological needs.

• Training and Education

  • Workshops and professional development sessions to increase knowledge of autism, evidence-based practices, and culturally sensitive, neurodiversity-affirming approaches to care.

• Program Development Support

  • Assistance in creating or refining programs within medical, school, or therapeutic settings to better serve autistic individuals. This includes input on classroom accommodations, therapeutic interventions, or community outreach efforts.

My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and informed by years of experience in autism evaluation and intervention. I aim to equip professionals with the tools and knowledge they need to better serve this population, ensuring meaningful and positive outcomes for autistic individuals and their families.

I offer complimentary, tailored presentations on autism designed to educate, inform, and empower audiences, including local non-profits, community groups, and colleges. With experience presenting at American Psychological Association Conventions, Kennedy Krieger Institute, and international conferences, I bring a professional and engaging perspective to every session.

My presentations cover topics such as:

• Understanding Autism: Exploring the characteristics, challenges, and unique strengths of autistic individuals.

• Promoting Inclusion: Practical strategies for fostering inclusive environments in schools, workplaces, and community settings.

• Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals: Tools and techniques to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of autistic individuals.

• Breaking Stereotypes: Dispelling misconceptions about autism and highlighting the diverse experiences of individuals on the spectrum.

• Collaborating with Families: Insights into effective communication and partnership with families to support autistic individuals.

As a licensed psychologist specializing in autism and developmental disabilities, I draw on my expertise and professional experience to deliver engaging and evidence-based sessions. Each presentation is customized to meet the needs of the audience, whether it is educators, caregivers, students, or professionals.

Through my presentations, I aim to not only share knowledge but also provide actionable steps to help communities better understand and support individuals with autism, fostering inclusivity and understanding wherever it is needed.

I offer presentations designed to educate police officers, attorneys, judges, court staff, corrections professionals, and others in forensic roles about autism and its implications in their work. These tailored presentations provide essential knowledge to foster understanding, promote fair treatment, and reduce the likelihood of misinterpretation or bias when interacting with individuals with autism.

Key topics include:

• Understanding Autism: A concise overview of autism, including core characteristics, communication styles, sensory sensitivities, and social behaviors.

• Identifying Signs of Autism: Guidance on recognizing behaviors and communication differences of autistic individuals.

• Effective Communication Strategies: Practical tools for improving interactions, de-escalating conflicts, and building rapport with autistic individuals.

• Training for Police Officers: Specific strategies for law enforcement to improve interactions during calls, investigations, and de-escalation scenarios involving autistic individuals.

• Navigating Legal, Judicial, and Correctional Contexts: Insight into how autism may impact behavior, decision-making, and responses to authority, with recommendations for ensuring fairness and safety for autistic individuals involved with the justice system.

• Understanding Autism in Court Cases: Guidance for legal professionals and judges to contextualize autism in court cases, including how characteristics of autism may influence intent, perception, and communication during legal proceedings.

• Exploring Alternatives for Autistic Individuals: Recommendations for alternative approaches to traditional forensic and correctional practices, such as diversion programs, tailored interventions, and individualized supports to address the unique needs of autistic individuals.

• Case Examples and Scenarios: Real-life examples and interactive discussions to apply concepts and strategies to common forensic and correctional settings.

• Building Inclusive Practices: Suggestions for creating autism-friendly environments in forensic and correctional contexts, including accommodations in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), policy considerations, and training for staff.

These presentations emphasize empathy, practical tools, and actionable steps to empower professionals to confidently and respectfully engage with autistic individuals. Whether you are responding to calls, navigating legal proceedings, managing correctional facilities, or supporting judicial processes, this training equips you with the knowledge to make informed and compassionate decisions.

For inquiries or to schedule a presentation, please contact me.

I offer expert consultations for legal professionals handling cases involving autistic individuals. With extensive experience in assessment and treatment for autistic individuals, I provide personalized insights into developmental, behavioral, and cognitive profiles, ensuring that the unique needs and challenges related to autism are effectively understood and addressed in legal contexts. My services include case evaluations, recommendations for accommodations, and guidance on best practices for interacting with individuals on the spectrum. Additionally, I provide critical context on how autism-related differences in communication, behavior, and sensory processing can sometimes lead to misinterpretations in legal contexts, ensuring a more accurate understanding of the individual’s actions and intentions.