My name is Aja Cerone. I am a neurodivergent person with three children who have diagnoses ranging from Autism to ADHD, SPD, PDA, Apraxia and Anxiety. I have my M.A. in Clinical Psychology, B.A. in Psychology and B.S. in Human Services. Prior to becoming a stay at home mom, I provided therapeutic services to neurodivergent children, teens and adults along with their caregivers for nearly a decade. In that time I worked in schools, the community and at a clinic to help meet the needs to families. Now I homeschool my three neurodivergent children, advocate for more inclusive schools and help other families on their journeys.
I know that parenting a neurodivergent child quickly becomes a full time job. On top of the actual parenting piece there are countless school meetings and special appointments, in addition to the never-ending phone calls, emails and forms. Going through this process three times, I have found ways to make the process less stress and enjoy sharing those tips with other families.
This journey can be as difficult as it is rewarding. While there may not be any handbook on how to parent a neurodivergent child, there are parents like myself who know the path and can guide you along the way. Whether your child was formally diagnosed or you just have your suspicions, I am here to help!