cropped-logo-complete1.pngAs a parent coach/advocate and educational consultant for parents of neurodiverse children, I support parents and educators of children who have developmental, learning and/or behavioral challenges, with or without diagnoses.

Individualized services:

  • Coaching parents and educators navigating the complex process of getting children the services and therapies they need
  • Helping parents identify and set up supports and scaffolds at home to help manage challenging issues
  • Providing professional development workshops and presentations for early childhood and elementary school educators

If you’re wondering whether your child would benefit from additional support, have recently had your child evaluated and are navigating the early intervention or IEP process, or are interested in learning more about my professional development offerings, email me today at jendryerparentadvocate@gmail.com.

Group classes for parents of neurodiverse children:

  • Raising Orchid Kids (www.raisingorchidkids.com): 6-week course called Raising Orchid Kids: Practical Strategies for Parents of Highly Sensitive Children, taught alongside Speech and Language Pathologist and family communication specialist, Gabriele Nicolet
  • Raising Orchid Kids Membership: ongoing support and webinars on relevant topics for parents who have completed the 6-week core course
  • More information about Raising Orchid Kids offerings available on the Raising Orchid Kids tab on this website
  • Webinars on special topics relevant to parents of neurodiverse children

About Jen

Jen Dryer MA is a parent advocate/coach and educational consultant for parents and educators of neurodiverse children (those with learning, behavioral and/or developmental challenges, with or without diagnoses). She is mother to two sweet, loving and energetic boys, the younger of whom is autistic and has ADHD, and has greatly benefited from (free!) therapy since… Continue reading About Jen

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Why Use a Parent Advocate?

Navigating the process of getting your child the support he or she needs to address potential developmental delays and/or learning differences is an incredibly challenging experience, both logistically and emotionally. It can be both painful and utterly overwhelming to accept, and address, the reality that your child may have developmental delays and/or a diagnosis of… Continue reading Why Use a Parent Advocate?