Pruden Counseling Concepts, PLLC

09/03/2025

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09/02/2025

08/30/2025

It’s not often a person gets to live their lives working within their gifts and passions. I am blessed and honored to offer services I am passionate about. Feel free to inbox me or click on my bio for more information on:

💙 Autism advocacy for your child/client/student;
💚 Licensure supervision for NC LCMHC, LCAS, CCS, CSAC;
❤️ Public Speaking/Interviews (autism/whole wellness);
💜 Substance Abuse Evaluations for NC DMV;
💚 Professional Development (mental health/autism)

Let MY passion turn into an opportunity for YOUR growth ❤️

08/30/2025

Autism advocacy is my passion! IEP/504 Comsultation is just one of the services provided within my advocacy services. Visit www.prudencounselingconcepts.com for more information.

08/30/2025

Offering substance abuse evaluations for NC DMV administrative hearings. Inbox for more information. Serious inquiries only.

08/30/2025

Offering NC licensure supervision. Serious inquiries only. Inbox for more info.

08/08/2025

It’s hard to believe when I first wrote Aaron and Me, my sons were so young! Now they’re 30 and 22!!!

Even though they are now adults, the message from my book and their relationship is still the same: autism doesn’t mean siblings won’t get along. Autism doesn’t mean a person won’t be an amazing sibling. Quite the contrary, those with autism are amazing siblings with amazing gifts.

Find out more about Aaron and Bryant’s relationship by purchasing Aaron and Me…. Purchase link is in my bio❤️💙


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05/01/2025

My intent this month was to share with those new to autism what our journey has been like. But life “lifed” and I didn’t get the opportunity to fully share.

So on this last day of autism awareness/acceptance month, I would like to share some important “journey tips”:

💙 Develop your village early. Determine what biological, psychological, social, and spiritual needs your child/family need. Look in your environment, find the best options, and integrate them into your lives.

💙 Don’t be afraid to ask for help. We were not meant to live in isolation. There are many families out there facing similar issues. There are also a plethora of resources available to help your village thrive.

💙 Village members need to be committed, consistent and understand your vision/mission. If they cannot/will not/do not…. Whatever the not is, they have to go. Continuity of care across all environments/village members is ESSENTIAL for success. Do not be afraid to add and subtract as needed.

💙 Learn how to rest, trust your village and take breaks sometimes. This journey is hard. Rest/respite is CRUCIAL to whole wellness and a healthy village.

💙You will make mistakes as a parent and that’s ok. Learn the lesson and keep moving, because trust me, another issue is coming. Rumination never solved anything.

We have used these strategies extensively to help Aaron have his definition of a meaningful day. Yes, there have been ups and downs, but Aaron is a happy, productive adult, and that is all that matters.
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I could go on forever, but I will stop here. To those new to autism, please do not isolate yourself or your babies. Reach out, Learn all you can, and build your village.

And yes, I can help you build your village: www.prudencounselingconcepts.com

04/04/2025

So… by the time this pic was taken, Aaron’s language had not completely returned, but he was speaking a few words here and there.

We had already started assembling his village. We sought answers from Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughter in Norfolk, Va, where we received a provisional diagnosis of Mixed Expressive Recessive Language Disorder. Then, I attended graduate school (my plan before Aaron came along unexpectedly ❤️💙) and learned all I could about special needs through my dual masters in Substance Abuse Clinical Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling (from ECU - Go Pirates 💜💛).

A side note: Representatives from the graduate school I graduated from attended a career fair while I was attending ECSU in Fall 1993. I decided then I wanted to attend graduate school at ECU, but truly had no interest in the Rehabilitation part of the program. I figured I didn’t need it. But God KNEW I would, and led me back to this program 5 years later 💜💛

From there, armed with knowledge of what special needs children are ENTITLED to with regards to public education, we started the evaluation process for services: in particular, speech and occupational therapy. Most folks don’t realize that some children with autism have issues with buttoning clothes, writing, tying shoes, etc., and occupational therapy helps with that.

Paul and I also decided that Aaron would benefit from participating in group activities/sports. Bless Aaron’s heart, even with his sensory issues, he loved playing tee ball each summer. He had amazing supportive coaches…. Another answered prayer - “God, please surround Aaron with people who love you and love him.”

This was just the beginning of our journey. Continue to check in to see how we have navigated life and built a village for Aaron 💙💙💙💙

04/02/2025

10/12/2024

Awesome information for ADHD AWARENESS MONTH 🧡

07/20/2024