PDA Coaching for Children & Parents
A Learning and Behavior Therapist's PDA Coaching to Lower Anxiety and Resistance Without Pressure
Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed. provides virtual PDA coaching for families with children ages 4–25 across the United States — so families can lower daily anxiety and resistance without rewards or punishments that backfire.
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
Yes, Elizabeth Sharpe works with families across the U.S. on PDA coaching.
Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed.
Learning and Behavior Therapist
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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.
Are You Experiencing These Challenges?
Even Small Requests Trigger Resistance
Brushing teeth, getting dressed, or answering a simple question can spiral into panic and refusal.
Rewards and Consequences Backfire
Traditional behavior charts and consequences often increase anxiety and avoidance instead of reducing it.
Parents Feel Like Nothing Works
Strategies that work for other kids seem to make things worse — because PDA needs a fundamentally different approach.
With over 30 years of experience helping neurodiverse students thrive, Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed. uses gentle, relationship-based PDA coaching that works with your child's nervous system instead of against it. She understands how exhausting it feels when everything you try seems to backfire — and she has the low-demand tools to help your family move from daily anxiety toward real, lasting trust.
From Elizabeth’s Coaching Journal
Real stories from the families she coaches
“The Teen Who Forgot Everything”
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Today, I coached a mom worried her teen wasn’t ready for life. She said:
- He forgets everything
- Disrespects me
- Is glued to video games
- Isn’t motivated or organized
These are common traits of kids with executive function challenges — not character flaws. Their brains have uneven strengths and weaknesses. Traditional discipline doesn’t work here. In fact, it often makes things worse, increasing stress and shutdown.
The brain is a muscle. It can be strengthened. I assess 19 different factors that affect behavior — five of which are essential to improving self-regulation. By understanding these, we move from conflict to cooperation faster.
As a professional — and as a mom of three neurodiverse children — I’ve seen the transformation that happens when parents learn tools that build the brain instead of breaking trust.
If you’re ready for less frustration and more progress, I’m here to help.
“From Meltdowns to Miracles”
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Today, I met a mom who was on the verge of tears. Her son’s daily meltdowns left her exhausted and hopeless. She’d tried everything — therapy, charts, consequences, even medication — but nothing worked.
When a child is dysregulated, it’s not defiance. It’s a nervous system in survival mode. Traditional behavior plans can’t reach that part of the brain.
The good news? The brain can be rewired. With the right tools, we shift from chaos to calm. I teach parents strategies that regulate the brain and body — tools that help kids respond instead of react.
Parents are the most powerful influence in the room. Not a program, not a system — you.
By the end of our session, that same mom had hope in her eyes. She had a plan. She had tools. And for the first time in a long time, she believed change was possible.
If you feel defeated, remember: you are not powerless — you just need the right tools.
The 3-Step Plan to Transform Family Life
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Share your family’s needs and goals.
Personalized Coaching Plan
Practical tools and milestones built for your child.
Calm, Focus & Progress
Watch your child build habits that last.
PDA 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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What Parents Are Saying
“Our child’s behavior and mood improved as I implemented her coaching. Our bond is stronger.”
“More progress in one semester than two years alone in the school setting.”
“Elizabeth didn’t just give us strategies — she helped us become a team again.”
Parent Coaching Case Studies
“Building Unity, Calm, and Confidence at Home” — Ileana Merlos & Family
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During: Elizabeth coached them together, building a shared language and consistent structure at home, with practical tools tailored to their child’s specific triggers.
After: The family reports calmer mornings, fewer power struggles, and a renewed sense of partnership as parents.
“Elizabeth didn’t just give us strategies — she helped us become a team again.”
“How Parent Coaching Strengthened Connection and Calmed the Storm” — Antoinette Herron
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During: Weekly sessions with Elizabeth focused on in-the-moment regulation tools and a consistent household routine.
After: “Our child’s behavior and mood improved as I implemented her coaching. Our bond is stronger.”
From Frustration to Confidence
With PDA Coaching
- Daily demands that feel manageable instead of threatening
- Less anxiety-driven avoidance and shutdown
- Parents equipped with low-demand strategies that actually work
- A relationship built on collaboration instead of control
What This Prevents
- Escalating anxiety from reward-and-consequence approaches
- Family life organized around avoiding meltdowns
- Parents feeling blamed for a profile that isn't about parenting
How PDA Coaching Works
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Build Focus, Calm, and Confidence at Home
Start your family's journey toward structure and peace with personalized PDA coaching.
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.
Other Services We Offer
Emotional Regulation Coaching
Brain-based tools to manage emotions calmly and consistently.
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Transform power struggles into cooperation through neurocognitive strategies.
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Every session is 100% virtual, so families anywhere in the U.S. can work with Elizabeth. Find your state below — and if your state isn’t listed yet, reach out anyway. New states are added regularly.
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