Expert autism guidance for families and organizations
Expert strategic support for families navigating diagnosis, ABA, schools, transitions, and next steps — with a trusted advisor by your side.
When autism decisions feel overwhelming, you don’t have to navigate them alone. I help families make confident, informed choices about services, providers, schools, and long-term planning.
Trusted guidance. Clear recommendations. A plan forward.
Families seek support when they need help with:
Navigating services after diagnosis
Evaluating ABA quality and providers
Understanding school, IEP, and placement decisions
Navigating complex family decisions
Transition planning for teens and young adults
Choosing College and Transition Programs
Finding clarity during overwhelming moments
McKenna Autism Consulting
When the Stakes Feel High, Expert Guidance Matters
Families come to me when they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure what to do next. I provide clear recommendations, trusted referrals, and strategic guidance so you can make confident decisions quickly.
I help families and organizations navigate the complexities of autism—from diagnosis through school systems and long-term planning. With decades of experience building programs and educating families, I provide clear, practical guidance when it matters most.
How I Help Families
Build the Right Autism Plan
Clear, strategic guidance for diagnosis, services, therapies, and next steps.
Connections
Get a tailored list of services that is appropriate for your child, in a location that is close to your home. Explore ABA Options.
School Coaching
Get recommendations for tutors, learning consultants, and evaluators. Learn more about the key elements of your child’s IEP. Fine-tune goals to create measurable outcomes.
Plan for Adolescence & Adulthood
Guidance around transition planning, adult services, SSI, DDD, employment, housing, and future readiness.
College and Transition Programs
Create a short list of appropriate traditional and alternative colleges for your child. Explore transition programs and Gap year programs. Additional resources at The Autism College Connection.
Private Family Advisory
Ongoing expert support for families navigating complex autism decisions over time.
More Than Advice — A Trusted Autism Partner
There is no shortage of opinions in autism.
Families often come to me after feeling overwhelmed by conflicting recommendations, long waitlists, unclear providers, or systems that feel impossible to navigate.
I offer something different:
Calm, honest, experienced guidance grounded in real-world expertise. Together, we create a clear path forward.
What People Say
Thank you so much for the plethora of information in our short phone call! I finally feel like I have found the right person to support my son and me in this very confusing process! Thank you!
by Julie R.
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You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone
If you are feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or simply want experienced guidance from someone who understands the autism landscape, I’d be honored to help.
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