Pruden Counseling Concepts, PLLC

04/02/2026

Aaron and Me: our Journey on the Spectrum, explores autism acceptance and love in the African American community (my family 💙❤️).

Hey mamas, teacher, and mental health professionals!!!

Are you looking for a way to explain autism to your child, students or clients? Aaron and Me: Our Journey on the Spectrum, was written with you in mind.

I wrote Aaron and Me for several reasons:
💙 to help explain autism to young children;
💙 to show more African American representation in the autism community;
💙 to facilitate more friendships between autistic children and their peers.

Aaron and Me is based on my sons’ relationship, as observed by my youngest son, Moo. My oldest son, Aaron, has autism. But that doesn’t keep him from being an AUSOME big brother.

If you’re interested in purchasing Aaron and Me, feel free to visit the link in my bio 💙❤️

03/01/2026

02/25/2026

I’ll be there Saturday talking about autism advocacy and my books! Join us!

12/13/2025

babies…. My muses ❤️I have loved writing since I was a young girl. Years ago, my writing coach advised me to write about what I know. Her wise counsel turned into 2 books.

Aaron and Me: our journey on the spectrum, is a children’s book that shares the life of 2 siblings, one of whom has autism, from the POV of his brother. This work is based on my sons, Aaron and Bryant.

Walking with Moo shares my spiritual insights gained while walking with my youngest son, Bryant, nicknamed Moo, and working in my flowerbeds. My sons are grown now, but they will forever by my babies, my muses for my best work 📚

Share with others this holiday season: www.kpsworld.org/kp-the-author/

11/29/2025

Do you want to grow spiritually? Do you have a desire to explain autism to young children in your life, but aren’t sure how? This two book combo fits both needs. Walking With Moo helps the reader gain spiritual insight, while Aaron and Me: Our Journey on the Spectrum, helps explain autism to young children in a way that helps to remove the stigma attached to the spectrum condition. Both books are worthy additions to your library.

11/29/2025

Do you want to grow spiritually? Do you have a desire to explain autism to young children in your life, but aren’t sure how? This two book combo fits both needs. Walking With Moo helps the reader gain spiritual insight, while Aaron and Me: Our Journey on the Spectrum, helps explain autism to young children in a way that helps to remove the stigma attached to the spectrum condition. Both books are worthy additions to your library.

11/06/2025

Many parents/educators are uncertain about how to move forward advocating for children with all the uncertainty of Special Education on the federal level.

Advocacy efforts have not changed. On the contrary, we have become more robust in our work to ensure every child has their definition of a meaningful day.

Accountability still matters and exists for our children. Visit www.prudencounselingconcepts.com to learn more information on how your school, parents, or agency can adopt strong advocacy skills 💙❤️

11/06/2025

Many parents/educators are uncertain about how to move forward advocating for children with all the uncertainty of Special Education on the federal level.

Advocacy efforts have not changed. On the contrary, we have become more robust in our work to ensure every child has their definition of a meaningful day.

Accountability still matters and exists for our children. Visit www.prudencounselingconcepts.com to learn more information on how your school, parents, or agency can adopt strong advocacy skills 💙❤️

10/09/2025

A very special shout out goes to Governor Josh Stein, Trillium Health Resources and its dedicated staff Joy Futrell, Christie Edwards, Cindy Ehlers LCMHC, Michael Smith, Sherriff Paula Dance, Representative Kandie Smith, members of the media and community stakeholders for attending today’s press conference at Integrated Family Services BHUC center. Gov. Stein spoke on the importance of expanding mental health services to all regions of North Carolina, particularly crisis services to underserved communities.

Soon, IFS will open northeastern North Carolina’s first BHUC (behavioral health urgent care center), dedicated to serving children and adults in crisis. Our citizens will now be able to come to IFS’s BHUC instead of the emergency department when experiencing a mental health crisis, as long as they meet admission criteria.

Integrated Family Services, PLLC is proud to be a preferred provider of mental health/crisis services located right here in eastern North Carolina. With the continued support of DHHS, Trillium, and the community, we will continue to offer hope, facilitate connections, and empower individuals to achieve their optimal well being.

09/24/2025

On the home from Nana’s today, I asked Aaron, “What are some things, places or people you miss?”
That question led to a great conversation and memories I had long forgotten. Aaron has the BEST memory. That’s my ace ❤️

Aaron is a quiet guy, so I often have to illicit conversation with him, unless it’s about something he’s interested in 😂😂

Folks often think people with autism don’t have feelings, thoughts, hopes, dreams and even regrets, but many do. However, we wont know unless we engage them in meaningful conversation (to the extent they can communicate with us).

09/19/2025

Are you and your family mew to the special education world? Do you have questions about the process but are afraid to ask? DON’T BE! You can be your child’s/client’s/student’s strongest advocate in this new environment.

Let me help you build a village of support. DM me or visit my link in my bio for more information on my advocacy services ❤️💙🧡

09/03/2025

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