If this sounds like you…
You have a neurodivergent child (diagnosed or suspected: ADHD, autism, AuDHD, PDA, gifted/2e, etc.).
You feel overwhelmed, desperate, and at your wits’ end trying to make school and “normal” life work.
You’re open to nontraditional options if they’ll truly help your child.
You’re committed to your child’s wellbeing and future
You’re ready to stop outsourcing your wisdom to systems that don’t really “see” your child.
You’re in the right place.
Hi, I’m Leora.
I help parents of neurodivergent kids find confidence to forge their own path, build flexible family lives, and make values-aligned educational choices that fit their unique needs—instead of forcing everyone into one-size-fits-all systems.
After years of misdiagnoses, different schools and professionals who just didn’t see my child, I trusted my gut, committed to a life without school and created a life that truly meets my AuDHD PDAer’s needs (and his neurotypical sister’s too).
I believe in connection over control, behavior as communication, and focusing on strengths instead of deficits.
As a Neurodiversity Family Coach, I specialize in calm, clear, step-by-step support for parents of neurodivergent kids who’d rather pour their energy into building a flexible, joyful family life that fits their child, than endlessly navigating systems that aren’t working, and may even be causing harm.
My Family’s Story
I always knew my son was more intense, sensitive and anxious than other kids - yet so bright, creative, sweet and loving. Long after other kids outgrew tantrums, we were still navigating big, unpredictable meltdowns. As school demands ramped up, so did the calls from school to come pick him up. After countless appointments with psychologists, psychiatrists and educational specialists, we still weren’t any closer to him learning and thriving.
Eventually we switched to homeschooling, but even that didn’t seem to help. One morning, when I asked my son to come out of his room to meet with his tutor, he shut down completely—curled into the fetal position on the floor, light gone from his eyes.
That’s when I knew our life had to radically change.
I let go of the “shoulds” so that I could truly see my son and what he needed.
I reduced unnecessary demands on him to allow for nervous system healing and burnout recovery and then gently reintroduced expectations (like regular showers, learning and exercise) as he was ready.
Through it all, I made sure to keep myself resourced and regulated with daily walks, yoga, and my own nervous system regulation tools so that I could continue to show up for him and his sister without burning out myself.
Through months of endless screentime, when I doubted he'd ever emerge, I celebrated every inch of progress: choosing to watch a show with a plot (instead of a YouTube video), joining us for a game or a walk, and eventually asking me to take him to see friends IRL.
I learned to honor the season we were in and trust the process.
I delicately balanced honoring his needs while gently expanding what's possible—for him and for our whole family.
Now, the light's back in his eyes.
He's rekindling old creative interests playing with friends IRL, joining family Shabbats for singing + blessings (then retreating to eat in peace), and naming when he needs downtime after social stress.
We're still tweaking our life-choices as both kids grow, but I'm confident my once-shut-down son is on his path to thriving authentically—learning, growing, connected—because we honor his neurotype, needs, strengths, and interests.
This freedom, parental confidence, and joy in your ND child– It's possible for you too.
That's why I'm passionate about supporting and empowering families like yours to create a life that truly works for your Neurodivergent child and your whole family.
As a Neurodiversity Family Coach I...
Create a safe space for you to share your authentic experience—and feel truly heard.
Draw out your wisdom for solutions that fit your family’s values and life.
Partner with you to brainstorm strategies and design plans that make life easier for everyone.
Share Neuro-affirming emotional regulation, parenting and educational practices to help you find solutions that actually work for your neurodivergent child.
“As we face parenting in a new and different age, with more demands on our time and energy, much less external support (but plenty of “opinions”), Leora helps parents to tap into their own immense inner capacity to meet their specific challenges. She is offering the kind of inner reflection and honest conversations parents need right now. The parenting revolution is within us; Leora helps provide the clarity, courage, and strength to live it!”
— Steph K. Vermont
mom of daughter with anxiety