SERVICES

Diverse Minds. Quirky Learners. Amazing People.

Society is growing more attuned to people who think and learn differently. Yet, there are inherent challenges that come with neurodiversity, particularly when kids bump up against traditional educational settings, ways of measuring knowledge, and busy home routines.

With thirty years of experience, my holistic approach addresses challenges associated with ADHD, ASD, and LDs and offers practical solutions that improve outcomes for kids, families, and organizations.

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Skill-building and Educational Therapy in-person in Kentfield

Student Coaching

Live, Small-Group Coaching for Parents of Kids and Tweens

PAUSE People: A Movement to Help Families Sow the Seeds of Self-Regulation Early and Often

Professional Development & Parent Education

1. AdvancIng inclusivity and equity with PD focused on neurodiversity and best practices

2. Customized parent education for schools and parent groups

Individual Family Support

It's like PAUSE People, but 1:1 with Dan, conveniently scheduled based on your family's needs.

I design programs that improve outcomes related to:

Skill building -filling the gaps in math and writing skills
Tools, strategies, and mindsets to deal with stress & avoidance
Emotional regulation in challenging situations
Sustaining attention on non-preferred tasks
Disorganized spaces and mindsets.

My focus is on reshaping unproductive reactions that develop over time in both children and adults, substituting them with constructive beliefs, skills, and behaviors. While recognizing the importance of underlying causes or diagnoses, I prioritize addressing recurring challenges at school and home to enhance the overall quality of family life.

Online coaching is convenient. Like DoorDash, there are tons of choices and it comes right to your child. Is more time online what's best for your child? Maybe, maybe not. In-person sessions at my Learning Lab offer clear benefits:

Sustaining Attention: In-person support enhances focus -THE foundation of executive functioning skills- by minimizing distractions, modeling problem-solving, and demonstrating the value of a well-designed workspace.
Reduced Distractions: Online sessions come with constant interruptions -wandering eyes, open tabs, and screen fatigue- that drain time and energy better spent on learning.
Tangible Materials: In the Learning Lab, abundant resources allow for on-the-fly adaptations and mini-lessons tailored to each student’s needs.
Shared Focus: Using the same physical materials ensures we’re literally on the same page, fostering clarity, focus, and skill modeling -a cornerstone of effective teaching.
Real-Time Feedback: Online delays often lead to missed opportunities. In person, your child receives immediate, clear guidance without miscommunication. No “Do you hear me now?”

Parental Involvement Encouraged: I welcome parents to experience the Learning Lab firsthand and see the the difference.

My husband and I are so grateful for Dan’s assistance in updating and improving our approach to homeschooling my sensitive 13-year-old with ADHD. ‘Coach Dan’ lends a calming, accepting, and knowledgeable voice in every meeting.
-Parent, 2023