Supporting You and Your Family
Parenting kids and teens with challenging behaviors can be overwhelming and lonely.
If your home feels more like a battleground, and nothing seems to work—you're not alone. You've tried parenting techniques that seem to work for others but backfire for your family, leaving you frustrated and hopeless.
The breakthrough you're looking for is closer than you think.
The key to transforming your family life isn’t a one-size-fits-all technique. It’s about understanding your child’s unique needs and finding tailored strategies for your family. Together, we’ll uncover the root causes behind your child’s behaviors and build a foundation for lasting change.
You can restore joy and connection
This journey isn’t about perfection—it’s about rekindling hope and rebuilding the bonds that matter most.
Transforming Hardship Into Hope
Parenting The Brain
What does the brain have to do with the behaviors I'm seeing?
EVERYTHING.
Neuroscience research has proven that the brain and behaviors are linked and changes in brain structure impact brain function . When we understand how the brain works or works differently, and how those differences impact behavior, we can parent differently, teach differently, and build better relationships with our children, students, and employees. Changing our approach to behavioral symptoms we see as a result of neurobehavioral disabilities can also lessen frustration and stress, and create better outcomes for individuals with neurobehavioral disabilities.
Using A Brain-Based Approach
Years of research on the brain and behaviors have shown that neurobehavioral conditions have physical brain-based disabilities with behavioral symptoms.
My unique experience as a parent of multiple children with neurobehavioral conditions and a special education consultant has convinced me that with education, understanding, and implementation, we can transform anxiety and frustration into hope and healing, and reduce challenging behaviors.
'I am so glad I took Shannon's training. Her knowledge, experience, and personal stories really helped me get a better understanding of FASD. She teaches in a way that is engaging and easy to understand."
- Mary Jane, FFA
"Shannon's training was excellent and should be provided to everyone, especially those who work with children and adolescents."
- Mental Health Therapist
"I have learned that interventions I have implemented are not successful and now I know why."
- County Social Worker
Teaching the Brain
Sometimes, intervention strategies and support services are ineffective for a student, especially for students with neurodevelopmental challenges. Ineffective strategies implemented by a school are evidence-based practices used through the years and have historically worked for students with varying challenges at school. However, each student has a unique brain profile that shows up differently on assessments and observations, which requires a neurobehavioral approach to IEPs, supports, and services.
As a neurobehavioral educator, FASD Specialist, and parent coach, I come alongside you in collaboration with the IEP team. I support you in special education advocacy by helping the IEP team understand how your child's brain works differently, why traditional interventions may be unsuccessful, and what intervention strategies may be more effective for your child's unique profile. I collaborate with you and the school staff as part of the IEP team to bring creative solutions to support your child at school.
FREE COURSE
IEP Advocacy-What You Need To Know
I have created a FREE online course to help you understand special education and IEP basics, including what goes into the IEP, what to expect at your IEP meeting, sample accommodations, and goals for the real world. This course is full of IEP information with added tips to help you along the way. This short introduction to IEP advocacy will help you feel confident with the knowledge you need to move forward in collaborating with the school to meet your child's academic needs.
Learn About:
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The IEP Process
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The difference between a 504 and an IEP
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Parts of the IEP and their purpose
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Types of support and related services
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Behavior Intervention Plans
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Safety Plans
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The IEP Meeting - What to expect
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IEP Meeting Tips
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Special reminders
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Includes downloadable resource tools
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