I am passionate about parenting with mindful purpose and intention. If you are looking for someone who can partner with you to support the challenging situations and behaviors that keep showing up while parenting your neurodivergent child, adolescent or teen, then I would love to help you and your family on this journey. I help you to identify your parenting “why” while finding comfort in the present and living your values through intentional actions.
If you are visiting this page, you may be having a difficult time parenting your neurodivergent child, adolescent or teen. It is my goal to be of help as we work together on how to best support your child, while also allowing for some space in the coaching process for you to better care for yourself during the challenging moments. As you move forward in your parenting journey, I hope to be of value to you and your relationship with your child so you can thrive even when it’s hard. I specialize in challenging behaviors, neurodivergent parenting and parent/child issues.
“If we value our children, we must cherish their parents.”
-John Bowlby
Being a parent is the hardest yet the best, most amazingly rewarding job we will ever have in our lifetime. Add being a neurodivergent parent or a parent with a child who is impulsive, moody, angry or struggling in daily life can be even more difficult and taxing on you and your family.
Although it may seem like an impossible, uphill battle at times, you can move forward, your child can be successful, you can restore peace and balance to your family, and we are here to help. I believe all children can be successful and reach their true potential. I am glad you are here and taking a step to find guidance. I provide a safe, collaborative, and supportive place where we can focus on how to move forward together.
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Being a parent is one of the most important and rewarding jobs you’ll ever have. Add being a parent of a neurodiverse child (with a diagnosis of autism, ADHD, and or anxiety/OCD), you have to parent differently. And, when you’re in the thick of it with some pretty challenging behaviors, it’s safe to say it’s also
Recently I chatted with Michele Portlock with Navigating the Spectrum, located in Parker, Colorado. We chatted about neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed care for the neurodivergent community. If you’d like to listen to the podcast, here is the link. https://www.micheleportlock.com/
At Spectrum Connections Therapy, our goal is to support parents and children with an action plan that will help you move forward. The plan is action based and focused on positive behavior change. It is individualized and tailored to your families needs. We offer the ABC Action Plan to help you support your parenting but
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