Parenting Coaching for Families with Neurodivergent Kids
with Sandra Littlejohn
Parenting a neurodivergent child can feel confusing, overwhelming, and isolating — especially when traditional advice doesn’t work and support systems fall away just as your child needs it most.
Work with me one on one
I work with parents in a way that is practical, education-focused, and grounded in helping you understand what’s happening and how to respond. My goal is to equip you with tools you can use in real life — without overwhelm, jargon, or quick fixes.
I am currently scheduling all coaching sessions on Fridays and Saturdays.Â
Clarity Session
$129 | 45 minutes
The Clarity Session is a one-time, 45-minute session focused on understanding what’s happening and identifying next steps.
We look at behavior through the lens of emotional regulation and nervous system stress, helping you distinguish between dysregulation and discipline issues.
This session is educational and practical, not ongoing support.
Included:
- One 45-minute session
- One follow-up email for clarification of one question or situation
- 50% off one course of your choice
Follow-up emails are answered within 48 business hours.
Ongoing Parenting Support
$349/month
Ongoing Parenting Support is designed for parents who want practical, education-based guidance without overwhelm.
Sessions focus on emotional regulation, co-regulation skills, and understanding stress responses—both yours and your child’s—so that parenting decisions are easier to access in real life.
Support is paced intentionally, with time between sessions to practice skills and notice patterns, rather than constant processing.
This structure allows time for building skills between sessions rather than constant processing.
This includes:
- Two 45-minute sessions per month
- Email and Voxer support between sessions
- Responses within 48 business hours
- No texting support
Support is offered in either a 3-month or 6-month commitment.
You don’t have to navigate parenting alone.
My Education & Experience
Alongside my personal journey as a neurodivergent parent, I bring a professional background in counseling, education, and family support.
I hold advanced degrees in both Professional Counseling and Journalism, blending a background in mental health with a deep commitment to listening and understanding people’s stories.
For several years early in my career, I worked in Georgia supporting teens in therapeutic residential settings, including a wilderness program and a group home. Those years gave me a close-up view of how resilience and compassion can grow even in the toughest circumstances. My early career centered on therapeutic residential settings, including wilderness and group home programs, where I witnessed both the challenges and the resilience of young people navigating difficult circumstances. Later, I worked with the STARRY program in Texas, providing crisis counseling, group and individual therapy, and parent education.
After moving to Texas more than twenty years ago, I spent over a decade with the STARRY program (Services to At-Risk and Runaway Youth), where I supported families through crisis counseling, group and individual therapy, and parent education. That work shaped my belief in pairing practical tools with empathy — a balance I bring into my coaching today.
In the years since, I’ve continued walking alongside neurodivergent families, drawing on both my professional training and my lived experience as a parent. These experiences shaped the way I support neurodivergent families today — combining compassion with practical tools that help parents feel seen, capable, and less alone.
My goal is to offer parents a place to feel understood while finding practical strategies to support their children and themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this coaching or counseling?
This is parent coaching, not counseling or therapy.
Coaching focuses on education, perspective, and practical skill-building to support day-to-day parenting challenges. Our work centers on understanding emotional regulation, stress responses, and how to apply co-regulation strategies in real life.
Counseling and therapy focus on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions and processing clinical or therapeutic concerns. Coaching is not a substitute for therapy and does not provide diagnosis or crisis care.
Who is parenting coaching a good fit for?
Parent coaching may be a good fit if you:
- want help understanding behavior through the lens of emotional regulation
- are looking for practical strategies you can use at home
- feel overwhelmed or unsure how to respond in the moment
- want steady guidance without intensive or clinical care
If you are unsure whether coaching is the right fit, a Clarity Session is the best place to start.
What if I or my child are in crisis?
This service is not crisis support.
If you or your child are experiencing a mental health emergency, immediate safety concerns, or thoughts of harm to self or others, please contact local emergency services or a licensed mental health professional right away.
Coaching is designed for education and ongoing support, not emergency intervention.
What days are sessions offered?
This service is not crisis support.
If you or your child are experiencing a mental health emergency, immediate safety concerns, or thoughts of harm to self or others, please contact local emergency services or a licensed mental health professional right away.
Coaching is designed for education and ongoing support, not emergency intervention.
What is your cancellation policy?
- Sessions must be canceled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours’ notice
- If illness or an unexpected emergency occurs, please reach out as soon as possible
What support is included between sessions?
- Clarity Session
- Includes one follow-up email
- This may be used to clarify one question or apply something discussed
- Responses are provided within 48 business hours
Ongoing Parenting Support
- Includes email and Voxer support between sessions
- Text messaging is not used
- Messages are responded to within 48 business hours
Between-session support is intended for clarification and practical guidance, not crisis care.
How quickly will I receive a response?
Emails and Voxer messages are answered within 48 business hours. Business hours do not include evenings, weekends, or holidays.
This timeframe allows for thoughtful, regulated responses rather than reactive communication.
Can I cancel my ongoing support early?
Ongoing Parenting Support requires a 3- or 6-month commitment. This commitment helps create consistency and allows time for learning and integration.
Early cancellation is generally not offered, except in extenuating circumstances.
How do I decide which option is right for me?
If you’re unsure where to begin, start with a Clarity Session. This one-time session is designed to help you understand what’s happening and decide what kind of support best fits your needs.
This coaching is intentionally paced, practical, and education-focused. It is designed to support parents in building understanding and skills, not to replace clinical or crisis care.