Let’s Make Things Better.
You can feel confident, connected and empowered with your children!
I guide parents of and professionals working with differently-wired children* — learning to understand them, embrace and accept them, and decreasing their stress and struggles in school and at home. Let’s build a world where neurodivergent kids feel seen, heard and can thrive!
*Children who may have been labeled as ADHD, ODD, Twice-Exceptional, Neurodivergent or Autistic — or who have no formal diagnosis; or who suffer from anxiety, demand avoidance, school refusal or explosive behaviors.
Liora Schwartz
Parent Guide & Trainer
Are you increasingly concerned about your child's behavior?
Are you stuck in a challenging situation with school or at home?
Maybe you're facing a crisis right now?
No matter where you are in your journey, I get it. I’ve probably been there. I am the mother of a complicated, “differently wired,” neurodivergent kid, as well as a more typically-presenting child. I’m also a social worker with many years of experience in New York City public schools, supporting mental and behavioral health.
I tried lots of things that didn’t work. I listened to experts who didn’t really “get” my kid, to no avail. I felt alone. I bristled at other parents when they complained about what seemed to be manageable problems, and I felt the strain on my family and relationships.
I know what it’s like to feel:
Overwhelmed and lost
Alone
Misunderstood, powerless and unheard
Grief when letting go of expectations, plans and goals
Confused that something that worked yesterday does not work for me today
Desperately anxious and sad
Eventually, I found myself on a journey toward acceptance, understanding, and collaboration with my kids. Standing beside them awakened a desire to create a world that embraces our kids’ authentic selves. As I began to listen to other parents’ stories, I found that my own struggles helped them with theirs.
My ultimate goal
is to empower and provide practical tools to those who are facing challenges with differently-wired children. I do this through listening and building a non-judgmental relationship with you.
We all act through our own personal knowledge and experiences. Taking a different route isn’t natural to many of us because it’s not something that we’ve seen. I will hold space and validate your experiences and struggles. I will listen deeply to your needs and your reality, and we will create a relevant roadmap together.
I provide individual sessions, coaching, guidance, workshops, tools and resources for parents, caregivers, teachers and other professionals.
