Early Childhood Behavioral Consultant

All children neurotypical or neurodivergent experience extreme emotions and struggle to communicate their needs by “acting out.”

Think about it…don’t you, as an adult, feel the urge to throw yourself to the floor when things don’t go your way? But we don’t because as adults we have the words to express dissatisfaction and a fully developed frontal lobe making it easier to control impulses, two things children lack. Working with me is like hearing your child’s wants and needs from an adult perspective. I provide a unique perspective as a neurodivergent adult child, using my own experiences both as an educator and reflecting on my childhood. I do this by rewording phrases that would have motivated me to listen when exhibiting difficult behavior. In a nutshell, Ask Miss Sarah, LLC will transform your adult-child relationship into a fun, peaceful, playful, and respectful one.

WHAT I DO

    • Consultation sessions

    • Parenting classes

    • Members only resources and newsletter

    • Q&A sessions

    • Group trainings & seminars

    • Lesson plan and class theme guidance

 

My Mission

My gift is the ability to train, teach, and support those who educate or parent young children with the high degree of self-awareness that I have acquired, and the many lessons that I have learned growing up as a child with undiagnosed ADHD. It is the gift of remembering what it was that I needed as a young child— an adult to listen to me, not just to my words but to my behavior. I needed an interpreter. And, that’s exactly what I do. I interpret children’s behavior, giving reasons behind the behavior making it easier for adults to understand the “WHY” behind the behavior. As an educator for over 20 years, this work has not only grown into a passion to educate others but a mission to ensure that no child has to live with questioning themselves. No other children experience feeling they are; “the reason someone is disappointed” or doubting their dream and especially hearing the phrase,” You can do anything or become anyone you want …” but believing it doesn’t apply to you. Most children do not CHOOSE to misbehave Keeping in mind that every child’s behavior is communicating something, it is my goal to help parents and educators embrace each child’s individual needs and give them a head start on their self-confidence!

 


Welcome, I’m Sarah.

I’m an Early Childhood Behavioral Consultant with over 20 years worth of experience in Early Childhood Education.

What makes me different? My ability to positively influence the future of children’s self-worth by reflecting on my past and using my own personal childhood experiences with having ADHD. I help parents and educators better understand the reasons behind their children’s complex behavioral patterns.

 

Parent and Teacher Testimonials

  • “I had the gift of learning about how to be an amazing teacher from Miss Sarah. Not only did she give me so many tips to make my day easier, she made me fall in love with teaching. Every activity planned, every song sang, every art idea made, there was creativity and happiness for the child and adult. Miss Sarah will leave your child with so much confidence and a true desire for learning and exploring. I’m grateful that I was able to work with her! I strongly encourage anyone looking for activities to do with their child that won’t be a “hassle”, to talk with Miss Sarah!

    —Abby

  • “I work at a daycare in a room with 2–3-year-olds. This year, I had a room with 8 boys. I had reached out to Sarah asking her advice on how I could better control the boys, especially when the weather would keep us inside for the day, contained in the classroom. Sarah had suggested to me to try and do more activities that require movement (stomp like dinosaurs, climbing into cardboard boxes, filling grocery bags with heavy items for the children to carry around the room, and stomping on air packs from mailed packages) to get their energy out. She also gave me a great point of advice of working with the children’s energy in the room and not fighting with it. So that’s exactly what I did! They enjoyed this activity so much and stayed at it for about 45 minutes (climbing into cardboard boxes and popping air packs) They absolutely loved this activity and I have still been using this idea throughout the year. Her advice has helped me so much by keeping my classroom under control and full of safe fun for the boys!”

    — Brittaney

  • "[Sarah] helped turn on switches in our son's brain through play, music, reading, and affection and we attribute his early growth to you. We feel protected, appreciated and even recognized for our parenting efforts...so thank you.”

    —Lauren

  • “I don’t think that words could tell you just how much you have meant to,” [my son], “and I. You are one of the special people that have touched,” [my son’s]” life in such a way, that he will never forget you. Through all the trials and tribulations with ADHD and typical 5-year-old stuff, you stayed tough and helped him become a great person. You are truly one of the greatest teachers I have known. Every child who has come through your room has been prepared for a lifetime of learning.”

    -Karen

  • “Thank you for everything: you came into our lives at our most stressful and difficult moment; but your enthusiasm, dedication and your very presence in our home played a very big part in helping to cope.” […] “When I think back to the beginning and remember my son who could not walk, talk, or play- the little boy who would only rock in his chair, stare at the T.V. When I see him playing with toys, walking on his own, hear him say words or sing parts of a song-I know this is possible because of you. You are an excellent teacher and a very caring and honest person. Thank you for the ideas, information on Sensory Integration and everything else you have shared”

    -Teresa