Families often come to me when something doesn’t quite feel right—when a school placement is no longer working, decisions feel high-stakes, or the path forward feels unclear. My work blends educational fit and planning with ongoing consulting and coaching, offering steady, informed guidance as your child’s needs, circumstances, and options evolve.
Rather than one-off advice, this support provides an experienced thinking partner—someone who understands school systems, team dynamics, and complex learner profiles, and who can help you slow things down, clarify priorities, and make thoughtful decisions over time.
Support is flexible and responsive, grounded in your child’s unique profile and your family’s values.
Educational Fit & Planning
Focused support for families who are questioning whether a current school or learning environment is the right fit—or who want to understand what options may better support their child now or in the future.
This may include:
Clarifying your child’s learning, emotional, and regulatory needs
Identifying priorities, constraints, and non-negotiables
Evaluating whether a current placement is meeting your child’s needs
Exploring public, private, therapeutic, or alternative learning options
Weighing level of support, sustainability, and long-term fit
Synthesizing information into clear recommendations for next steps
Consulting Services
Strategic, situation-based support focused on understanding school processes, interpreting information, and navigating decisions with clarity.
This may include:
Interpreting emails, evaluations, reports, or proposals
Thinking through school responses and team dynamics
Clarifying what to ask for—and when
Preparing for or debriefing IEP meetings and key conversations
Supporting placement or program decisions as situations evolve
Coaching & Ongoing Guidance
Ongoing support for families who want a steady, grounded presence as they navigate complex or emotionally charged situations over time.
This may include:
Helping you stay oriented and regulated during stressful periods
Supporting follow-through between meetings and decisions
Talking through uncertainty, ambivalence, or shifting priorities
Offering perspective when things feel overwhelming or stuck
Support is typically provided through scheduled consultation calls, with email check-ins between sessions as appropriate.
If this feels like a fit, you’re welcome to schedule a brief 15-minute call to talk through your situation and explore next steps.
“ Heather has been through the journey with us - from very simple IEP edits to the most restrictive of placements. She has come up with creative solutions for my kids that just don’t fit into the public school system box.”
– Client of three Neurodiverse Children