Meet The Autism Warrior
Thomasina is an author, educator, speaker, parent, professional trainer, consultant, autism advocate, and mother of a child with autism. She has supported parents and professionals on different topics regarding autism spectrum disorder. Thomasina is the owner of Different Expectations Educational Services, an award recipient of Pennsylvania's Equity in Early Childhood Education Champion Award. She's involved in promoting inclusion and equity for individuals with autism at home, school, and in the community. In addition, Thomasina is the founder, educator, and autism specialist at Different Expectations Child Care, a Keystone Stars four high-quality child care program that values differential instruction and inclusion in a safe, nurturing, positive learning environment. Thomasina understands families' trials to receive appropriate education and support services for an autistic child. For this reason, The Autism Warrior is here to guide parents and professionals on this unique journey.
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Mission
Values
We want to make a difference in the lives of all those supporting children with ASD, including parents, professionals, and organizations of all sizes, through coaching, consulting, training, and other educational resources. We champion parents and professionals through experienced guidance to help with all challenges related to autism, and we are committed to collaborating with others in a practical, solution-driven, and compassionate way.
What We Offer
Coaching parents and professionals to identify needs and assist in the program planning for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by implementing inclusive and equity solution-driven strategies. Providing support by offering coaching to learn how to create lesson plans and activities, classroom designing, behavior management, and the use of visual supports. schedules, social narratives, positive reinforcement systems, cue cards, communication systems, etc.
Testimonials
"I had no idea what my son needed to help him excel in school. Thomasina has taught me how to use my voice to get the appropriate services I need for my son. She give me tons of resources I never knew existed.
~Aja W.
"Thomasina has been a tremendous advocate for autism while providing high quality education to students in Different expectations Child care and to her community. She's been educating other child care professionals and parents on how to support and teach children with autism. She is a true Warrior for autism and early childhood education."
~Mrs. Adrienne
Understanding Autism
With the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) rising, it's vital that people gain knowledge about autism. Understanding Autism is a professional development training that will introduce you to the characteristics and behaviors of autism and give an insight into what autistic children face daily in a neurotypical world.
What We Offer
Parents/Caregivers
We support parents and caregivers by offering support for every stage of your child’s life. We give practical guidance for daily, at-home support and develop solutions that will benefit your individual child in the home environment and community.
Child Care Programs
We provide support to anyone who is in a working environment with children with ASD, such as early childhood professionals, educators, paraprofessionals, bus aides, bus drivers, or those in administrative positions.
Professional Development
Understanding Autism (series package).
This professional development package is a five-series PD
More information coming soon.