Highland Park IL PDA Coaching
A Learning and Behavior Therapist's PDA Coaching for Highland Park Families to Lower Anxiety and Resistance Without Pressure
Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed. provides virtual PDA coaching for Highland Park families with children ages 4–25 — 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
- 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 PDA coaching.
Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed.
Learning and Behavior Therapist
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Book My Free Discovery CallNorth Shore School District 112 and Township High School District 113 serve Highland Park-area families. Elizabeth Sharpe offers virtual PDA 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.
Highland Park Families and North Shore School District 112 and Township High School District 113: Where PDA 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.
District source →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.
District source →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.
District source →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.
Official source →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.
Official source →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.
Official source →PDA Coaching with Elizabeth Sharpe is private-pay and separate from any school plan. Elizabeth works with the family, not the school.
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.
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.”
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.
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