~ Meet the needs of everyone in your family and get the support you need
with an individualized Family Balance Plan ~
Reading books and blogs and getting advice from others can leave you feeling frustrated and still overwhelmed. I’ve experienced that personally.
You might have come across some helpful suggestions that worked for others, but you don’t see how they could apply to you and your family. You say to yourself –
“There’s no way.”
Then you roll your eyes and resign yourself to your fate.
I’ve experienced that, too.
So I developed something that actually works for people like us:
A customized, balanced plan. One that you have a hand in creating – with the guidance of someone who’s been where you are now.
That’s what I bring to the table – my personal experience of over 20 years of parenting someone with a developmental disability as well as my professional knowledge as a behavior consultant, and my training as a life coach (specialized in working with families).
Your individually-based Family Balance Plan will provide you with strategies to emotionally support each member of your family by determining your strengths, challenges, what works, what doesn’t, and many other vital elements that affect your lives and the way each person interacts.
What families are saying:
“I have two children who have special needs and challenging behavior. Tanya is an amazing specialist who I have learned a lot from and who has fought for my kids on many issues. She has helped them get through some very emotional situations with attention, options, and adaptive ideas to show my kids positive and useful ways to manage their challenges. Tanya is a wonderful example of a caring and devoted mother and behavior specialist.” – Stephanie Bartz, mother of two children with multiple disabilities
“Tanya is incredibly intuitive, and I have seen the advantages in using her behavior techniques. I believe in her ethics and knowledge of behavior modification. Everything she suggested has moved my son to an increased understanding of his environment and abilities. She has also added knowledge regarding the “whys” in his behavior that never made sense before. He now understands he has choices. He is beginning to communicate his wants and needs and beginning to recognize his community and family rather than wanting isolation. He is showing a desire to learn, and I believe he is happier than he has ever been in the past. I can now measure our success in concrete terms.” – Susan Russell, mother of an adult son who has autism, intellectual disability, and a mood disorder
“With your help we have made strides and progress, and negative behaviors have decreased. Thank you, Tanya, for all your support, compassion, and help in so many ways.” – Frank and Diane Gaylor, parents of an adult daughter with autism and anxiety
No way around it – this journey in the Different Lane is difficult, even under the best of circumstances.
Every part of your life is affected by having a child with a developmental disability.
And now you have the opportunity to make some of those parts easier – you can partner with someone who provides the guidance and expertise to meet the needs of everyone in your family.
Ready to take that step?
Schedule your free 15-minute consultation by phone or Zoom!
I’m looking forward to connecting with you and starting the process of improving your journey in The Different Lane.
Email me to tell me a little about your family and I’ll respond with some date/time options.
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Please note: If your family is in crisis, this is not the optimal time for consulting or coaching as your focus will be on survival (as it should be), and not on going through this program. If this is your situation, I advise you to work with your service coordinator/case manager to obtain local help as quickly as possible.
Disclaimer: In the behavioral realm, there are no magic wands or crystal balls, and no guarantees that developmental milestones can be reached. (I probably didn’t need to tell you that, but that’s why it’s a disclaimer.) Behavior consulting is not an exact science by any means. In my writing and consulting services you will receive guidance with strategies that have benefited my family and/or the many families I have worked with. It can take a while to figure out what works for you and yours. Every family is different, otherwise we wouldn’t be in The Different Lane! Moreover, I am not a medical practitioner. I obtained my MA in psychology and am trained as a behavior consultant, somatic coach, and am a certified Dual Diagnosis Specialist (click here for more info), but I am not a licensed therapist or counselor. If you feel uncomfortable or unsure about any of the strategies I teach, please consult your doctor or therapist.