Newton MA PDA Coaching
A Learning and Behavior Therapist's PDA Coaching for Newton Families to Lower Anxiety and Resistance Without Pressure
Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed. provides virtual PDA coaching for Newton 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
- Newton Public Schools — 504 and special-ed steps below
Yes, Elizabeth Sharpe works with Newton, MA families on PDA coaching.
Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed.
Learning and Behavior Therapist
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Book My Free Discovery CallNewton Public Schools serves Newton-area families. Elizabeth Sharpe offers virtual PDA coaching that runs alongside whatever school supports Newton Public Schools provides, with no commute for Newton-area families.
Newton Families and Newton Public Schools: Where PDA Coaching Fits
What Newton Public Schools publishes about requesting school supports, and how coaching runs alongside them.
Section 504 requests
Newton's parent guide to Section 504 says a parent, school staff member, or other person who knows the student can make a referral, that the district needs signed parent consent before it evaluates, and that each school has a 504 coordinator to contact first. The district's standard is 30 school days to finish the evaluation and 45 school days to hold the eligibility meeting, counted from signed consent.
District source →Special education referrals
A parent of a school-age child can request a special education evaluation, at no cost, by contacting the principal of the neighborhood school or the Office of Student Services.
District source →Testing season in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education plans to give its revised grades 3–8 English language arts MCAS tests in spring 2027 as operational tests that count toward student scores.
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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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.”
“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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