Tier 3 Montessori

As a neurodivergent parent myself, I have walked this path with four neurodivergent children of my own. I am a State Certified Special Education teacher, Level 6 Supervisor for Practical Functional Assessment and Treatment of Severe Problem Behavior, Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst, AMI-trained Elementary Guide, with AMI Primary 3-6 training, and a Montessori Therapy Diploma, I am uniquely qualified to support you as a parent or teacher, with your children within Montessori environments, modify and accommodate for their educational needs, as well as train and mentor parents, families, and educators in the science of human behavior. Let me help you help the children in your care. No diagnosis or insurance required. IN A WORLD WITHOUT MASKING... Please do not contact us if you are looking to “fix” your child or their behavior so they seem more “normal” or less autistic – there are plenty of traditional ABA centers who will do that for you. We view stimming as a coping and calming behavior so we cannot and will not act to suppress stimming behaviors unless it compromises their personal safety or the safety of others. We have a fully transparent, open-door practice with consideration to privacy laws and HIPAA compliance. You are invited to remain in our waiting area during your child’s session, and you may be asked to actively participate in your child’s 1:1 sessions unless other children and families are around. TEACHERS * SCHOOLS * BEHAVIOR PROFESSIONALS My aim is to acknowledge and validate the concerns you have in the classroom, and offer collaborative and compassionate, evidence-based, practical strategies that align with inclusive and neurodivegent-affirming special education practices, and trauma-informed behavior analysis, guided by the framework of a Montessori, whole-child approach to education and to life. My work is to teach new skills and build upon those skills and strengths your student already has, and bring inclusivity into Montessori schools and classrooms. I am here to support you and your students, as well as educate and support families and teachers through their foundational primary and elementary years. "SATURDAY SCHOOL" 9:00-12 Montessori Behavior Intervention Assistant Training (MBIA) $50/hour Ongoing Montessori staff training & mentorship program for teachers and staff to learn compassionate & strength-based constructional approaches. PFA/SBT Level 3-4 Alternative Pathway available. * FAMILIES * I am committed to working with you and your child to find their “optimal fit” for learning, even if they have been sent away from other schools.  Designed to bring accessibility, equity, and inclusion for families seeking an effective natural environment, strengths-based education, integrated with the hands-on experience of the Montessori Prepared Environment. Individual & small group, mixed-age sessions. "SATURDAY SCHOOL" 9:00-12 12-20 week program for local families with children ages 3-12 who are interested in enrolling in this training program for supervisees & mentees. $50/hour SATURDAY SOCIAL SKILLS $75./hour Special Interest groups: Limit of 6 children per 12-week program. Lego (ages 5-8) 3-4pm Art (ages 9-12) 4-5pm MONTESSORI THERAPY INTERVENTION $75/hour This is a 20-week "Parent as co-therapist" program is built on a progression of 1:1 sessions, custom designed from your child's unique strengths; I work collaboratively with you and others to fill in any social, academic, developmental and learning gaps using multiple modalities. Sessions may include: Functional/Practical Life Skills, Social Skills, Going Out Community Inclusion, Academic skills, Grace & Courtesy. This program is flexible and ideal for: *Children with no diagnosis or awaiting testing. * Children with a diagnosis of any kind. * Home school families. * Families looking to transition into a more traditional Montessori program. * Any family who has been sent away from a Montessori program due to their child’s behavioral challenges, but still believes the hands-on Montessori approach may be best for their child. (We believe this too!) BALANCE $75/hour ($150/week) 12-20-week program for ages 3-6. Teleheath or Home-Based Parent Mentoring Program This is another "Parent as co-therapist" model. This short 3-6 month program is for families who would like immediate and more direct involvement in their child’s therapy program. Parents will be given an account profile to our online portal, with access to video lessons, their child’s programs, and updated performance progress. I require 2, 1-hour sessions per week with the family for guidance and mentorship. The parent or caregiver will need to practice the skills only twice a day for about 5-10 minutes each at their convenience, and keep the data log updated. These short practice sessions should be recorded, and are easily uploaded onto the encrypted, HIPAA-compliant platform for the behavior analyst to provide feedback and make any customized program adjustments. This program is flexible, and can be started immediately, so it is ideal for families on waitlists for ABA therapy at other locations. CLINICAL BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS $75/hour For teachers, parents, and ages 15+ with highly verbal ability to process and communicate complex thought as required for this ACT-based model. ACT-based SATURDAY ADOLESCENT D&D SOCIAL GROUP $75. (ages 12-15) 5:00-7pm Join me, a Certified Geek Therapist, and our Game Master in our next group, now forming!