I am a neurodiversity educator and behavioral consultant with 20+ years of specialized expertise in inclusive education, twice-exceptional education, and policy analysis. I hold an MST in Childhood Education, a Certificate in Twice-Exceptional Education, and am ABD in EdD Cognitive Diversity.
As an independent consultant through E.P.I.C. Consulting Collaborative since 2010, I provide behavioral intervention services, educational programming, and advocacy support to families and institutions across North America. My work includes administering functional assessments (FAR, FAM, FAW), designing individualized education plans, developing inclusive classroom strategies, and training educators on neurodiversity-affirming practices.
Key achievements include providing expert testimony in court for autistic children in custody cases, presenting professional development on challenging behavior and inclusive practices to teacher associations, and supporting Human Rights complaints to ensure educational access for students with exceptional needs. I am certified in Collaborative Proactive Solutions (Advanced), Orton-Gillingham, and hold Alberta Teacher Certification with Special Education (OISE) qualifications.More...