Pasadena CA ASD Coaching

A Learning and Behavior Therapist's Strength-Based Autism Coaching for Pasadena Families to Build Communication, Confidence, and Connection

Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed. provides virtual ASD coaching for Pasadena families with children ages 4–25 — so families can support their child's unique wiring with strategies that actually fit.

Free discovery call · Private-pay · FSA/HSA may apply · Payment plans

  • 30+ years — child development and behavior experience
  • M.Ed. credentialed — Learning and Behavior Therapist
  • 100% virtual — sessions from home, anywhere in the U.S.
  • Free discovery call — check fit before committing
  • Pasadena Unified School District — 504 and special-ed steps below

Yes, Elizabeth Sharpe works with Pasadena, CA families on ASD coaching.

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Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed.

Learning and Behavior Therapist

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Pasadena Unified School District serves Pasadena-area families. Elizabeth Sharpe offers virtual ASD coaching that runs alongside whatever school supports Pasadena Unified School District provides, with no commute for Pasadena-area families.

🌐 100% Virtual — No Commute 📍 Serving Pasadena + Los Angeles County Ages 4–25 🎓 M.Ed. Credentialed

Pasadena Families and Pasadena Unified School District: Where ASD Coaching Fits

What Pasadena Unified School District publishes about requesting school supports, and how coaching runs alongside them.

Section 504 requests

Pasadena Unified publishes a Section 504 page through its Child Welfare and Attendance department, and a student who qualifies under 504 can receive classroom accommodations without a written IEP.

District source →

Special education referrals

A request for a special education assessment must be in writing, naming the child, grade, school, and concerns; the school responds with a proposed assessment plan or a letter explaining why an assessment is not recommended, and a Student Success Team meeting can also recommend one.

District source →

Testing season in California

California districts set their own Smarter Balanced (CAASPP) testing dates inside a statewide window; the 2025–26 window ran from January 20 through June 30.

Official source →

ASD Coaching with Elizabeth Sharpe is private-pay and separate from any school plan. Elizabeth works with the family, not the school.

A parent connecting with their child
Who She Works With

Parents of Neurodiverse Children, Ages 4–25

Elizabeth works with parents who struggle with inattention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation — and need practical, compassionate guidance to create structure at home. She helps families who value connection and progress over perfection.

🌐 All Virtual 🎓 M.Ed. Credentialed Ages 4–25 🏠 Parent Coaching Too

Are You Experiencing These Challenges?

Communication Gets Misread

Meltdowns, shutdowns, and non-typical communication are often mistaken for defiance instead of overwhelm.

Sensory Overwhelm

Everyday sounds, textures, and environments can push a child past their capacity — and it looks like “misbehavior” from the outside.

Kids Deserve to Be Understood

No autistic child should have to mask who they are to be accepted — they deserve strategies built around their actual strengths.

With over 30 years of experience supporting neurodiverse students, Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed. uses strength-based, evidence-informed ASD coaching that meets your child where they are instead of asking them to mask who they are. She understands how isolating it feels when your child's needs are misread as behavior problems — and she has the tools to help your family build real understanding and connection.

The 3-Step Plan to Transform Family Life

1

Book a Free Discovery Call

Share your family’s needs and goals.

2

Personalized Coaching Plan

Practical tools and milestones built for your child.

3

Calm, Focus & Progress

Watch your child build habits that last.

ASD Coaching Pricing

Pricing is personalized. On a free discovery call, Elizabeth recommends a plan and session frequency for the family before any commitment.

  • The family’s goals
  • The child’s or teen’s needs
  • Session frequency

Coaching is a private-pay service. Payment plans are available, and FSA/HSA eligibility depends on the plan.

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Build Focus, Calm, and Confidence at Home

Start your family's journey toward structure and peace with personalized ASD coaching.

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What Parents Are Saying

“Our child’s behavior and mood improved as I implemented her coaching. Our bond is stronger.”

Antoinette Herron
Parent & Behavioral Therapist

“More progress in one semester than two years alone in the school setting.”

Stephanie Siegmund
Parent

“Elizabeth didn’t just give us strategies — she helped us become a team again.”

Ileana Merlos
Parent
Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed.

Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed.

Elizabeth is a Learning and Behavior Therapist and founder of Sharpe Successful Solutions, LLC. With over 30 years of experience, she helps neurodiverse children and their families build confidence, independence, and lasting skills through personalized coaching.

M.Ed. 30+ Years 8 States + Canada All Virtual
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ASD Coaching FAQ

How much does ASD coaching with Elizabeth cost?+
Pricing is personalized for each family's goals and needs. During your free discovery call, Elizabeth will recommend the right plan and session frequency.
Is this the same as ABA therapy?+
No. Coaching is strength-based and skills-focused, working alongside therapy rather than replacing ABA, OT, or speech therapy your child may already receive.
How is ASD coaching different from therapy?+
Coaching targets daily-life strategies and parent skills; therapy addresses clinical and developmental needs directly. The two work well together.
When will we see progress with ASD coaching?+
Many families notice improvements within 4–6 weeks of consistent practice and strategy use.
Do parents take part in ASD coaching with Elizabeth?+
Yes — parent involvement is central to ASD coaching, since consistency at home is what makes new strategies stick.

Pasadena ASD Coaching FAQ

Can ASD coaching work alongside a 504 plan or IEP in Pasadena Unified School District?+
Yes. ASD Coaching is private-pay coaching that runs separately from any school plan, so a family can use both. Elizabeth works with the family, not the school, so families bring what they learn in coaching to school conversations themselves.
How does California testing season affect ASD coaching?+
California districts set their own Smarter Balanced (CAASPP) testing dates inside a statewide window; the 2025–26 window ran from January 20 through June 30. Sessions are 100% virtual, so families can plan them around the school year.

Also Serving Nearby Communities

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Get ASD Coaching in Pasadena

All sessions are online. Private-pay — payment plans available.

ASD Coaching is a private-pay service and is not covered by insurance. Payment plans are available.

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