If you’ve noticed differences in your child’s emotions, social skills, or routines and you’re wondering what it all means — you’re not alone.
The Autism Awareness Mini Toolkit gives you simple ways to observe, understand, and support your child with calm and confidence.
Each page helps you make sense of what you’re seeing — and know when to take the next step.
🧩 The Behavior Decoder
🌸 Autism vs. Anxiety vs. Sensory Chart
🌿 First Steps When You Suspect Autism
💫 Early Connection Checklist
When your child struggles with big emotions, social challenges, or unexpected behaviors, it can be hard to know what's typical and what might need extra support. .
You may feel unsure, overwhelmed, or like you're guessing.
You don't have to figure it out alone.
Using a trusted, research based tool called the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale (GARS-3), I'll help you take a closer look, gentle look at your child's strengths and challenges across key areas,
You'll receive a clear summary of results and practical steps so you can move forward with confidence, not confusion.
1. Social Interaction
How your child engages, plays, and connects with others — including eye contact, friendships, and shared enjoyment.
2. Social Communication
How they express themselves and understand others through words, tone, gestures, and body language.
3. Emotional Response
How they manage big feelings, adapt to change, and respond to stress or sensory experiences.
4. Cognitive Style
How your child learns, thinks, and solves problems — whether they prefer routines, patterns, or creative play.
5. Restricted or Repetitive Behaviors
How often they rely on repetition, routines, or focused interests to feel calm and in control.
✅ A 1-on-1 parent interview via Zoom or in person
✅ A comprehensive summary report explaining your child’s results in clear, easy-to-understand language
✅ A detailed treatment plan with individualized goals and early-intervention strategies based on the results
✅ Clear guidance on next steps for home, school, or additional evaluation if needed
$197 • 60 minutes • Zoom or in person
Includes full screening, scoring, written report, and personalized treatment plan.
Parents often tell me that before our session, they felt unsure, overwhelmed, or dismissed. Afterward, they finally felt seen — and equipped with a plan that made sense.
You don’t have to wait months for answers. Let’s bring clarity, direction, and peace of mind — one step at a time.
Big Reactions. Fast. One small thing goes wrong and suddenly, it's tears, yelling, or shutting down and you're standing there thinking, "How did we get here?"
Homework Turns Into a Battle. You sit down thinking it'll take 10 minutes...45 minutes later, no work is being done and everyone is frustrated.
Playdates and Group Activities Feel Hard. They want friends but anxiety, overwhelm, or big feelings get in the way.
Transitions are the Hardest Part of the Day. Leaving the house. Turning off screens. Switching activities. The meltdown isn't about that moment, it's about what their body can't handle.
School Feels Exhausting For Them. Not because they aren't smart. Because regulating emotions takes all their energy.
Ever feel stuck on what to say when your child is melting down over homework, conflict with a friend, or refusing bedtime? This FREE guide gives you simple, word-for-word prompts that calm emotions, build connection, and make those tough moments easier.
You don't have to navigate your child's big emotions, anxiety, or learning challenges alone. In this free 30-minute session, we'll talk about what's going on, explore your child's needs, and see how I can support your family with tools that bring more calm. connection, and clarity.