We empower people to overcome academic, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
Our licensed team provides expert evaluations for ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other learning differences, giving families clarity to move forward confidently and thrive.
10/03/2025
Watching your child struggle to connect with peers can be one of the most heartbreaking aspects of parenting a neurodivergent child. You see their genuine desire for friendship, their confusion when social interactions don't go as expected, and perhaps their growing withdrawal from social situations altogether. If this resonates with your experience, please know that social challenges are incredibly common for autistic and ADHD children, and there are meaningful ways to support your child's social development.
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Discover why traditional social skills approaches often fail for autistic and ADHD children, plus evidence-based strategies that actually work for building connections.
09/29/2025
School meetings can feel intimidating, but they're actually collaborative opportunities to ensure your child gets the support they need to thrive. When you understand how to prepare effectively and communicate confidently, these meetings transform from something you dread into powerful tools for your child's success.
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Feeling overwhelmed by school meetings? Learn practical strategies to confidently advocate for your child's educational needs and ensure their voice is heard.
09/26/2025
If you've ever watched your child with ADHD struggle with motivation while seemingly simple reward charts and goal-setting strategies work like magic for their siblings or classmates, you're not alone. As parents, we often find ourselves cycling through every motivational technique we can find, from sticker charts to screen time rewards to heartfelt pep talks, only to feel like nothing truly sticks.
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Are you wondering why typical motivation tactics don't work for your ADHD child? Discover how the ADHD brain processes rewards differently and what actually works.
09/26/2025
We are thrilled to announce that Raquel Acosta has been promoted to Practice Manager at Mind by Design! 🥳
Raquel has been a vital part of our growth and development, bringing warmth, professionalism, and strong leadership to every aspect of her work.
In her new role, she will oversee practice operations, support our amazing staff, and collaborate on strategic initiatives to continue expanding the ways we serve children and families in our community.
Please join us in congratulating Raquel on this exciting next step in her journey with Mind by Design! 🧡
09/25/2025
Answer: Being your child's voice starts with preparation and partnership. Here are key strategies that make a real difference:
Before the meeting:
Review your child's work samples and note specific concerns
Write down questions you want answered
Gather any outside evaluations or documentation
Know your child's strengths, not just challenges
During the meeting:
Ask clarifying questions: "Can you show me specific examples?"
Request data: "What does this look like in measurable terms?"
Focus on solutions: "What supports can we put in place?"
Take notes and ask for written summaries
Remember: You know your child best. Your observations at home are valuable data that helps the team understand the full picture.
What's one question you wish you had asked in a school meeting?
09/23/2025
One professional can help, but a team can transform! A multidisciplinary approach means your child isn't just getting support, they're getting a comprehensive understanding. When professionals collaborate, they see patterns and connections that might be missed when working in isolation.
This is why we often recommend multiple types of evaluations or why your child might work with several different specialists. It's not because something is "wrong" with them, it's because we want to understand and support every aspect of their unique learning profile.
09/16/2025
Social skills look different for every child, especially for our neurodivergent learners!
These strategies work because they honor how autistic and ADHD brains naturally process social information. We're not trying to make children "act normal" – we're giving them tools to build genuine connections in ways that feel authentic to them.
What social skill is your child currently working on? Remember, progress isn't always linear, and every small step forward is worth celebrating!
09/02/2025
The 'lazy' label has hurt too many kids with ADHD. When we understand how their brains actually work, we can support them properly. Parents: which myth about ADHD motivation have you had to unlearn?
08/20/2025
When your child with ADHD or autism experiences emotional overwhelm, traditional calming strategies often fall short. What works for neurotypical children may actually increase distress for neurodivergent kids who process emotions and sensory information differently.
Struggling with meltdowns and emotional outbursts? Discover proven regulation strategies specifically designed for children with ADHD and autism.
08/18/2025
Answer: The secret is disguising learning as fun and honoring your child's need for genuine rest.
Summer learning doesn't have to mean summer school! The best learning happens when kids are relaxed, curious, and having fun.
How are you balancing learning and rest this summer?
08/17/2025
If homework time in your house feels more like a war zone than a learning opportunity, you're not alone. The good news? There's a better way, and it starts with understanding that homework struggles often signal deeper needs rather than simple defiance or laziness.
Are homework battles destroying your family time? Discover proven strategies to transform homework struggles into success and peace at home.
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JP LEP is all about finding the right supports for children, teens, young adults and parents, to help them navigate the educational system, learn, grow, and live their best lives. I provide psycho-educational assessment to determine individual strengths and weaknesses and guide intervention strategies for supporting students in school. I specialize in assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for learning disabilities, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and other other emotional, behavioral, and social cognitive challenges that impact success at school or at work. My psycho-educational and school neuropsychological assessment practice is for students ages five through young adult. Whether I’m assessing a seven-year-old with dyslexia or a teenager with ADHD, my goal through assessment is to figure out where the challenges are and provide targeted suggestions, interventions, and strategies to address them.
In addition to my assessment practice, I provide coaching services to teens, young adults, and any individual struggling with executive function problems that impact the ability to focus, manage, and find success at school or work. My coaching services are intended to help students and adults develop and work toward personal goals that they are invested in achieving. Goals can be related to attention and focus, organization, planning, time management, self-regulation, task initiation, follow through, impulsivity and the like. I help individuals build their own personal toolbox to help them hone their executive function skills and find the success and achievement they know they are capable of.
Another part of my coaching service involves transition planning. Through assessment of personal values, strengths, interests and preferences, I help teens and young adults figure out how to navigate their lives as they prepare for the transition to post-secondary education or employment. I also coach parents of students of all ages so that they are equipped to understand and support their children.
In addition to assessment and coaching, JP LEP also provides consultation services to parents seeking guidance in navigating the educational system. The special education system is complex and often parents feel anxious, have questions, and feel alone in the process as they attempt to figure it all out. Especially in this new space of COVID-19 and Shelter in Place, navigating public education is unlike anything we have ever known. JP LEP is here to help answer questions and provide guidance at any step in the process and consultation services are intended to be short term, to empower parents with knowledge and provide guidance to collaborate and problem solve with school teams. If parents are confused, anxious, and need assistance approaching the schools, I am here to help.
Call or email today at (669)282-2510 or jana@jplep.com. Consultation and coaching services are available in a virtual format.
