I'm Adrianne!
—autistic mother, creator, and chief dreamer.
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Just like you, I wanted to feel competent.
I had such a strong desire to feel capable in my neurodivergent parenting journey. Over the past decade, I’ve immersed myself in learning, healing, and growth—determined to create a more connected, playful, and supportive environment for my family. This journey, combined with my background as a Registered Nurse and consultant, shapes the work I now offer to families and professionals.
My Story...
Through this journey, I discovered the power of responsive, compassionate parenting and its profound impact on connection. Who would have thought that understanding my own nervous system, tending to past experiences, and receiving co-regulation myself would ripple into such transformation for my kids?
Now, I know—healing begins with us.
As both a mother and a Registered Nurse, I’ve learned that when parents feel supported in their nervous systems, the entire family’s ecosystem shifts. My personal and professional worlds have grown together, teaching me that change is possible when care is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and dignity.
Walking With You
I’m here to walk alongside you on your path toward becoming a responsive, empowered parent. My work isn’t about unicorns or rainbows—it’s about practical, affirming guidance, realistic expectations, and genuine support. With over 15 years of experience in nursing and consulting, and as an autistic mother myself, I bring both lived wisdom and professional depth to this work.
Together, we’ll learn to invite more felt-safety and co-regulation, more nurturing spaces for our families—spaces where autonomy is honored, difference is celebrated, and connection becomes the soil where growth can take root.
I strive to nurture acceptance, support healthier ways of communicating, and foster connections that feel safe and fulfilling. At the heart of my work is helping families and professionals understand regulation—not as something to force or fix, but as something we can tend and support together.
I offer individualized support and practical tools that make daily life gentler and more sustainable, while honoring each person’s unique rhythms and needs. My work is shaped by the blend of my professional experience as a Registered Nurse, my personal journey as an autistic mother, and my firsthand experience navigating medical and mental health systems. This combination allows me to walk alongside families with both lived compassion and professional depth—empowering real change and sparking hope.
🌿 A Path Woven Together
With a diverse background, I bring a wealth of experience to this work. For over 15 years, I’ve practiced as a Registered Nurse, specializing in family support, mental health, and community care. Alongside my professional journey, I’ve walked the path of parenting three neurodivergent children—reimagining what it means to nurture, teach, and advocate in ways that affirm autonomy and honor difference.
These two threads—professional expertise and lived experience—come together in everything I offer. They allow me to bridge worlds: translating neuroscience into everyday life, navigating medical and educational systems with compassion, and helping families feel less alone.
How do I define myself professionally?
Words from clients
Adrianne is a very real, in-the-trenches guide—an experienced neurodivergent mother who truly understands. As a mom, I can honestly say that learning alongside her has been the just-right fit for our family.
With Adrianne by our side, I’ve felt more confident in understanding myself and my children, while staying grounded in what’s best for our family through the ups and downs of our neurodivergent journey.
I highly recommend Adrianne as a parent coach and guide. She brings both lived wisdom and compassion, helping intense, real families like ours find growth and change that truly works for them. Thank you, Adrianne, for walking with us and sharing your heart.
—Sarita, mom of three autistic-PDA kids
Adrianne is warm, engaging, and inviting. Her understanding of the autistic brain made it easy for me to learn, and she adapted beautifully to my unique learning style.
She explains things in a way that makes you think: “That makes so much sense—why isn’t this taught to everyone?” I will deeply miss our sessions, but I’m grateful to know I can check in if I need support along the way.
What I especially value is Adrianne’s developmental approach. I never had to force my son to be where he “should” be; instead, I learned how to honor exactly where he was. Life has turned around 180 degrees—I put in the work, and Adrianne was there with me every step of the way.
—Ally, mom of an autistic child
Three Ways to Work With Me
Curated, compassionate, and grounded in care.
Signature 1:1 Guidance
 A bespoke container for families and professionals seeking tailored, relational support. Together we honour resistance, celebrate uniqueness, and create space for connection, autonomy, and growth to emerge in their own time.
Circles and Courses (Coming Soon)
 Intimate circles for families and professionals who want to sustain connection and capacity over time. These spaces offer gentle rhythms, curated resources, and ongoing relational support — without pressure or performance.
Curated Resources (Coming Soon)
Practical tools and guides designed with care — refined, accessible, and ready to integrate into daily life and professional practice. Each resource offers a small but meaningful shift toward feeling more supported, connected, and resourced.
🌿 I Believe That…
Every neurodivergent family deserves access to affirming support—coaching and consulting that honours their lived experience, breaks free from rigid societal expectations, and celebrates their unique ways of being in the world.
When families are seen, supported, and free to embrace their differences, they can create environments where everyone has space to experience connection and grow in their own way.
🌱 Explore a Discovery CallAbout Me:
Fun Facts
1
I love doodling
If I'm talking to you on audio only, I'm likely doodling! I have a passion for doodling and am currently working on publishing a coloring book featuring my doodles.
2
Kaua'i has captured my heart
Kauaʻi has captured my heart with its diverse and natural beauty, and I am excited to take my children on a breathtaking hike along the Napali Coast Trail (Kalalua Trail).
3
I can do a handstand
After rehabilitating a chronic shoulder injury, I've rediscovered the joy of doing a handstand, reminiscent of my gymnastics and trampoline days.
