Naperville IL PDA Coaching

A Learning and Behavior Therapist's PDA Coaching for Naperville Families to Lower Anxiety and Resistance Without Pressure

Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed. provides virtual PDA coaching for Naperville 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
  • Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204 — 504 and special-ed steps below

Yes, Elizabeth Sharpe works with Naperville, IL families on PDA coaching.

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Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed.

Learning and Behavior Therapist

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Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204 serve Naperville-area families. Elizabeth Sharpe offers virtual PDA coaching that runs alongside whatever school supports Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204 provide, with no commute for Naperville-area families.

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

Naperville Families and Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204: Where PDA Coaching Fits

What Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204 publish about requesting school supports, and how coaching runs alongside them.

Section 504 requests: Naperville Community Unit School District 203

District 203 says a parent can start a Section 504 evaluation by sending a letter about the areas of concern to the school principal; each school has a 504 coordinator, and a team that knows the student decides whether an evaluation, a 504 plan, or both fit.

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Special education referrals: Naperville Community Unit School District 203

For a special education evaluation, a parent sends a letter naming the areas of concern to the school principal, and the district says it responds in writing within 14 school days.

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Section 504 requests: Indian Prairie School District 204

Indian Prairie says each school has a Section 504 coordinator, that a parent who suspects a student needs a 504 plan can start a referral, and that a team that knows the student carries out the evaluations and decides on eligibility.

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Special education referrals: Indian Prairie School District 204

A parent can refer a child for a special education evaluation by sending a letter naming the areas of concern to the school principal, and the district says it responds in writing within 14 school days.

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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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Naperville Central High School

Naperville Central High School, at 440 West Aurora Avenue on the west side of Naperville, is a District 203 high school.

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Neuqua Valley High School

Neuqua Valley High School, at 2360 95th Street in Naperville, is one of three four-year high schools in Indian Prairie School District 204.

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PDA 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?

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

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.

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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Build Focus, Calm, and Confidence at Home

Start your family's journey toward structure and peace with personalized PDA 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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PDA Coaching FAQ

How much does PDA 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.
What does PDA coaching do instead of reward charts?+
PDA avoidance is anxiety-driven, not motivation-driven — rewards and consequences can increase the perceived demand and backfire. Coaching uses low-demand, autonomy-respecting strategies instead.
How is PDA coaching different from therapy?+
Coaching targets daily low-demand strategies and parent skills; therapy addresses underlying anxiety directly. The two work well together.
When will we see progress with PDA coaching?+
Many families notice reduced daily conflict within 4–6 weeks of consistent low-demand strategy use.
Do parents take part in PDA coaching with Elizabeth?+
Yes — parent involvement is central to PDA coaching, since consistency in approach is what builds the trust these strategies depend on.

Naperville PDA Coaching FAQ

Can PDA coaching work alongside a 504 plan or IEP in Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204?+
Yes. PDA 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 PDA 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.

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