Highland Park IL ASD Coaching

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

Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed. provides virtual ASD coaching for Highland Park 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
  • North Shore School District 112 and Township High School District 113 — school-support steps below

Yes, Elizabeth Sharpe works with Highland Park, IL families on ASD coaching.

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Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed.

Learning and Behavior Therapist

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North Shore School District 112 and Township High School District 113 serve Highland Park-area families. Elizabeth Sharpe offers virtual ASD coaching that runs alongside whatever school supports North Shore School District 112 and Township High School District 113 provide, with no commute for Highland Park-area families.

🌐 100% Virtual — No Commute 📍 Serving Highland Park + Lake County Ages 4–25 🎓 M.Ed. Credentialed

Highland Park Families and North Shore School District 112 and Township High School District 113: Where ASD Coaching Fits

What North Shore School District 112 and Township High School District 113 publish about requesting school supports, and how coaching runs alongside them.

Special education referrals: North Shore School District 112

District 112's posted procedural safeguards notice says a parent or the district may start a request for an initial evaluation, and the district must decide within 14 school days whether an evaluation is warranted.

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Section 504 requests: Township High School District 113

District 113's 504 page lists a 504 Coordinator at each school, sends families with questions about accommodations to their child's teacher or counselor, and links the district's Section 504 Procedural Manual.

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Special education referrals: Township High School District 113

District 113's child find page says that when school staff, a student, or a parent raises a concern, the student is reviewed through a problem-solving process, and an individual evaluation can follow with written parent consent.

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Testing season in Illinois

Illinois' spring 2027 Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) for grades 3–8 closes April 2 for paper testing and April 16 for online testing.

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Highland Park High School

Highland Park High School, at 433 Vine Avenue in Highland Park, is one of two high schools in Township High School District 113.

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North Shore School District 112's schools

District 112 runs Braeside, Indian Trail, Oak Terrace, Ravinia, Red Oak, Sherwood, and Wayne Thomas elementary schools and Edgewood and Northwood middle schools.

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

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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.

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.

Highland Park ASD Coaching FAQ

Can ASD coaching work alongside a 504 plan or IEP in North Shore School District 112 and Township High School District 113?+
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 Illinois testing season affect ASD coaching?+
Illinois' spring 2027 Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) for grades 3–8 closes April 2 for paper testing and April 16 for online testing. Sessions are 100% virtual, so families can plan them around the school year.

Get ASD Coaching in Highland Park

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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