Family Pathways Coaching: Helping parents navigate the journey of raising a neurodiverse child

When you have a neurodiverse child, it can often be difficult to see the road ahead. Whether their neurodiversity shows itself as physical, emotional, social, cognitive, neural or any combination, the very act of daily living can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disoriented, and even lost.

I can empathize. I’m Carol Siege, a Certified Professional Coach (CPC)  who is also the doting mother of four sons, each of whom has been diagnosed with social/emotional special needs: from ADHD to OCD, from GAD to ASD, and then some. Yup, we are a veritable alphabet soup of neurodiversity!

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My family has learned to appreciate one another and all our quirks and differences. And you can find a positive perspective too. Let me help you find your own set of tools for acceptance, forward movement, and perhaps a new way of living together.

Yes, neurodiversity can be a challenging road to navigate. But the hard part doesn’t have to define our lives. As you’ll see on the Services page, there are ways, amid this sometimes-confusing wilderness, we parents can:

  • Accept ourselves, our families and our circumstances
  • Get to know our own strengths and those of our children
  • Understand ourselves, our motivations and our limits
  • And perhaps most of all, find paths that bring us – and our families – growth, satisfaction and joy

We’ve had our struggles, but today, our sons are thriving, with all four working toward fulfilling careers, relationships and independent lives. 

Drawing on my family's experience, I created Family Pathways Coaching to help other parents find within themselves the answers they need to manage the complex challenges that accompany neurodiverse children – without losing sight of themselves.

Of course, we all have different circumstances to navigate. But underneath it all, there is a parent’s love, support, and desire to make a positive difference that keeps us going.

 

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What people are saying about Carol

  • “I found Carol really ‘gets it.” It was so reassuring to talk with someone who has been there, done that and especially, knows how to listen. She has truly helped me navigate the unique challenges I’ve faced as the parent of a child with special needs. ”

  • “Carol is an exceptional individual who has made a profound impact on my life. As a parent, I faced challenges that seemed insurmountable, but Carol's guidance, support, and wisdom helped me navigate those difficulties with confidence and compassion. Carol's kindness, empathy, and vast knowledge of children with life differences have been a beacon of hope for me. Her inspirational approach and generous spirit have empowered me to become a better parent and advocate for my children. In times of uncertainty, I often find myself asking, "What would Carol do?" I feel blessed to have met Carol and benefited from her expertise, empathy, and encouragement. ”

  • “Carol brought a wealth of experience and resources to me as someone seeking guidance for my children. She is empathetic, organized and goal-oriented and helped identify challenges facing my family and implement strategies for change. ”

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