I am a neurodivergent human and mama, co-parenting a neurodivergent kiddo with a neurodivergent partner. I use my background in psychology, education, behavior and nutrition, along with my own

 lived experience and listening to the neurodivergent community, to collaborate with and empower neurodiverse families.  I am on a mission to support families by educating them on and offering assent-based, child-centered, neuro-affirming and compassionate care. 

 

Every day we see how differently our neurodivergent family members experience the world! Unfortunately,  our current system pathologizes these differences with the medical model and seeks to "fix" or change our loved ones.  These ideas and beliefs are incredibly ableist and NOT supportive. Services that hold these beliefs create shame and can result in masking which can (and often does) lead to burn out.  I want families to see how their child and their families can THRIVE once they are empowered with the beauty of neurodiversity and what it brings to the world, our communities and our lives.  This is not to say that there are not struggles and hardships, those absolutely need to be acknowledged, validated and addressed. Advocating for compassionate, appropriate, and affirming supports and accommodations, helps make the world a lot safer and accessible for our neurodivergent loved ones.  

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One mama said,  "Our experience with Ashley has been great! She is kind and compassionate yet professional and extremely skilled.  She's amazing at what she does and her passion shows in her work.  She truly cares." Another dad shared, "Ashley is amazing. She is knowledgeable, accessible, easy to work with and supportive".

 

I am also a human who has my own health concerns, as well as parenting a child with a neuroimmune condition.  We have really dug into foundational, holistic wellness as a source of strength to solidify ourselves against things out of our control. The power of having a solid foundation of wellness never ceases to amaze me. I truly believe that food can be our medicine or our poison.  We have opportunities each day of our lives to choose health and wellness. That does not mean making "perfect" choices every time, it means finding hte balance that works for YOU. l I love working with individuals on identifying simple, yet hugely impactful, changes to the foundations of their wellness and seeing the positive impacts it brings to every aspect of their lives. I would love to collaborate with you to find YOUR balance and wellness.