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Supporting neurodivergent children and their families through a development and relationship centered approach.

Welcome to Starfish Parenting! Our vision is to provide families with the tools and training they need to support their children with emotional, sensory, regulatory, motor, learning, and developmental challenges. We utilize the DIRFloortime model developed by DR. Stanley Greenspan through training and certification by the International Council on Development and Learning (ICDL). DIRFloortime is an evidence-based model approach which supports the child’s natural developmental capabilities while considering their individual differences. 

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Here’s how we can work together:

Starfish Parenting is a small team of professionals who offer consultation services based on their professional, educational, and certification backgrounds. We are not a licensed medical or mental health program. Our services are within the scope of the certifications and years of training we have received working with neurodivergent children and families. 

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DIRFloortime Parent Coaching

As parents and caregivers, your role in your child’s life is the most meaningful. Further Education provides direct feedback and strategies through the DIRFloortime model to develop and strengthen your own skills. Strategies and feedback target communication, understanding behavior, sensory needs, and more!  

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Professional DIRFloortime Mentoring

Are you looking to pursue DIRFloortime certification yourself? Maybe you are looking to expand your skills to incorporate DIRFloortime strategies in your current role? Professional DIRFloortime mentoring may be for you. Get in the moment training and feedback, support with the functional emotional and developmental capacities and more!

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EIDBI with DIRFloortime

Starfish Parenting holds advanced certification in DIRFloortime and will provide professional modality support to EIDBI programs in the state of Minnesota. 

I believe every child and family deserves joy!

Hi, I 'm Hillary!

As a mother of two neurodivergent children and being autistic myself, I have had quite a lot of rewarding and challenging experiences. I am also a DIRFloortime professional who works with neurodivergent children and their families. My days are filled with the joys and sorrows of the small people I surround myself with. I have been both the parent in the meetings and the professional delivering the meetings. With Starfish Parenting, I hope to bridge the gap between what happens within the professional programs and our personal spaces with transparency and honesty. 

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No matter the challenge, Starfish Parenting is here to support all individuals through a person-centered approach with warm compassion and professional ethics.

Starfish Parenting holds the utmost respect for all individuals and families regardless of culture, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or religion.