Behavior management means equipping you—the parent or caregiver—with evidence-based strategies to understand the why behind your child’s behavior, and to respond in ways that support growth and reduce conflict.

As a behavior consultant, I guide you to:

• Uncover the function of your child’s behavior (e.g. attention, avoidance, sensory, access to something)

• Develop reinforcement systems and reward strategies that align with your family's values

• Identify and teach replacement behaviors that meet your child’s needs more appropriately

• Adapt your home or daily routines to reduce triggers of challenging behaviors

• Apply consistent, respectful consequences that help your child learn, rather than punish

• Reflect on your own responses and mindset—for sustainable change

Child social skills are the skills children use to interact positively and effectively with others. These skills help children build relationships, work in groups, and navigate social situations. Developing strong social skills is important for emotional well-being, academic success, and long-term relationships. 

In our SSG group, children will:

• Practice age-appropriate social interactions (e.g., turn-taking, perspective-taking, sharing, initiating & maintaining conversations, and kind language)

• Learn how to navigate conflict, misunderstandings, and rejection respectfully 

• Learn how to make and keep friends

• Build empathy, self-awareness, and cooperative play skills

• Build listening and instruction-following skills

• Receive positive reinforcement and structured feedback in real-time

As a parent, you will:

• Learn what your child is practicing in group and why it matters

• Be coached on how to reinforce social skills at home, school, and in the community

• Receive practical tools (e.g., scripts, role-plays, reflection prompts) to help your child generalize their skills

• Be empowered to support your child’s social development without pressure or unrealistic expectations

• Gain insight into your child’s social strengths and challenges

Communication skills refer to the ability to send, receive, and understand messages effectively, whether through speaking, listening, writing, or nonverbal cues like body language and facial expressions. Difficulties with communication can affect social interactions, academic or work performance, and relationships. 

As a behavior consultant, I help you:

• Teach your child how to express thoughts and feelings clearly

• Assist your child learn tone, nonverbal cues, active listening, and conversational flow

• Teach your child how to take turns in conversation and engage in active listening and responding appropriately

• Recognize and deal with communication breakdowns

• Develop family communication routines (e.g., check-ins, reflection time)

• Create opportunities at home for safe practice and growth

Emotional regulation is the ability to manage and respond to emotional experiences in a generative and socially appropriate way. It involves recognizing emotions, understanding them, and controlling how they are expressed or acted upon. These challenges can affect relationships, decision-making, and daily functioning. The often look like: feeling emotions more intensely or for longer periods, struggling to calm down when upset or excited, overreacting to small triggers, and trouble expressing feelings in constructive ways. 

As a behavior consultant, I help you:

• Understand emotional triggers and expression style in your child

• Develop and model adaptive regulation strategies tailored to your child's preferences

• Structure moments to practice calming techniques and functional communication

• Design a home environment that supports emotional safety and repair

• Build a plan for when big emotions arise

• Reflect on your own emotional responses; your regulation becomes part of the lesson

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that shows up as a different way of thinking, learning, and interacting with the world. Many autistic kids have strengths like intense focus, creativity, and new ways of looking at things that can be really valuable. It is called a "spectrum" because it includes a wide range of characteristics and abilities, which can vary greatly from person to person. That said, there can be challenges—especially around communication, social skills/interaction, and/or managing everyday stress. Other characteristics include needing support with repetitive behaviors, strong interests in specific topics, and sensitivity to sensory input. My goal is to support each child as an individual and support their person. 

As a behavior consultant, I help you:

• Observe and understand your child’s communication, sensory needs, and interaction style

• Implement strategies in real-world situations (routines, social scripts, visual supports)

• Create predictable, structured, and/or flexible environments suited for your child

• Support transitions, sensory regulation, and social interaction opportunities

• Advocate for your child’s needs in school, social settings, or therapy contexts

• Reflect on progress, challenges, and make adjustments over time

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that can cause difficulty focusing, staying organized, following instructions, and/or sitting still. The condition is often categorized into three types: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, or combined. ADHD affects each person differently, and symptoms can vary in intensity over time. Children with ADHD or attention regulation challenges require strategies that suit their unique needs.

As a behavior consultant, I help you:

• Understand how ADHD affects your child’s attention, impulse control, and motivation

• Design routines, structure, and accountability systems that align with how your child’s brain works

• Use positive reinforcement and scaffolding to help your child sustain focus and follow through

• Break tasks and transitions into manageable steps

• Teach your child self-monitoring, check-ins, and strategies for impulse control

• Adjust strategies as your child develops new skills and faces new demands

Executive functioning deficits refer to difficulties with managing their thoughts, actions, and emotions to achieve goals. These skills include planning, organizing, prioritizing, starting tasks, staying focused, regulating emotions, and remembering information. When someone has executive functioning challenges, they may struggle with things like completing tasks on time, keeping track of belongings, following multi-step instructions, or managing time effectively.

As a behavior consultant, I guide you to:

• Recognize where your child struggles (i.e., task starting, planning, memory, time management)

• Co-design checklists, visual planners, timers, reminders, external structures

• Teach your child prioritization strategies and time management skills 

• Support consistent routines and external supports