Guest Experts
Since our founding in 2011, we have been collaborating with and featuring guest experts to bring a wide range of perspectives on complex kids, coming from the fields of Parenting, Coaching, ADHD, Autism, anxiety and other aspects of mental health, learning issues and related issues.
Our wide range of trusted experts -- whether they've written articles for our site or been interviewed on our podcast or in our summits -- help you to focus on new ways to look at your children's challenges and how to best support them.
When you stay current on the issues and look for new perspectives -- whether as a parent or a professional -- the children in your care will benefit. Below you'll find links and bios for (almost all) of the more than 400 professionals who have shared their expertise with our community since 2011.
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Neil McNerney, LPC
I know what it is like to have ADHD and be a student. I was not diagnosed until college, but I had all the typical…
Claudia Martinez, Clinical Psychologist
As a Clinical Psychologist, with a Master in Behavioral Therapy and a Specialty in Parent and Family Therapy, Claudia Martinez works at a Pediatric Center…
Michelle Grey & Michelle Cooper, Student Organizers
Michelle Cooper and Michelle Grey are mothers with a background in business and strong organizational and interpersonal skills. They help small businesses and residential clients…
Alison Ratner, LICSW
Alison Ratner is a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). She received her Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Boston College Graduate School of Social…
Keyuri Joshi, RN, MSN, CPC ACC
In 1995 Keyuri Joshi 'retired' from nursing to be a stay at home mom. As her only child grew more independent, she turned her passion…
Debbie Dobbs, MS
Debbie Dobbs has a Master's of Science in Management, focusing on Organizational Behavior & Development and Healthcare Administration from Georgia State University. She has worked…
Karen Paz, Parent Advocate
Karen Botnick Paz is the Director of Programming and Development at The Amit Program. Amit provides special education services and programs to families of children…
Carol Ann Brannon, MS, RD/LD
Carol Ann Brannon, MS, RD/LD is a Nutrition Expert with over 25 years of experience in healthcare, education, individual counseling, and corporate wellness. She has…
Alexis Davis, MS, LPC
S. Alexis Davis, MS, LPC is a psychotherapist who has been working with children, adolescents and families for over 10 years. She graduated from Nova…
Jennifer Hasser, MEd
Jennifer Hasser is a nationally recognized advocate, author, and trainer in the field of reading. Her passion for education began in a high school behavior…
Florence Cannon, MS, CCC-SLP
Florence Cannon, MS, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist in private practice. She began her professional life as a middle school Language Arts teacher, and while…
Susan Bauerfeld, Ph. D
Susan Bauerfeld, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Wilton, CT. Bringing a combination of skills and experience with CBT, attachment theory,…
Susan Baum, PhD
Susan Baum, Ph.D. is the Director of the 2e Center for Research and Professional Development at Bridges Academy, a school for twice exceptional students, and the…
Andy Gothard, PsyD
Dr. Gothard, a licensed psychologist in the State of Georgia, received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology (GSPP)…
Penny Pulz, Recovery Life Coach
A native Australian, today an American citizen, Penny Pulz is 2 time LPGA Golf Champion with 18 years on tour and ranked Top 10 Player…
Debi Hinerfeld, MS, OTR/L
Debi Hinerfeld, MS, OTR/L, has been practicing occupational therapy for the past 26 years, with 21 years of specialization in the area of pediatrics. She…
Kellie Huff, CCC-SLP
Kellie Huff, CEO of Aurora Strategies Inc., is a highly successful educator, author and speaker and a pioneer in brain-based education and accelerated learning. In…
Elise Marinos, Professional Organizer
Elise Marinos is the proud owner of Drab to Fab Organizing. She got her start as a Human Services professional and then leveraged her organizational…
Steven Richfield, PsyD
Dr. Steven Richfield, PsyD, a graduate of Hahnemann University, is a child psychologist specializing in Attention Deficit Disorders, Aspergers Syndrome and behavior problems. With an…
Carrie Heller, MSW, LCSW
Carrie Heller, MSW, LCSW Founder & Director of Circus Arts Institute. Carrie is a Professional Trapeze Artist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has…
Phil Anderton, PhD
Phillip Anderton, PhD, is a management consultant employed by PricewaterhouseCoopers in leading their learning and development for new graduate joiners. He also specialises in managing…
Rhona Berens, PhD, CPCC
Rhona Berens, PhD, CPCC, a Certified Individual and Relationship Coach, helps parents and expecting couples stay sane and stay together. Rhona is passionate about giving…
Steve Peer, MS
Steven Peer is Director of marketing at the Child Neurology Foundation. He is the immediate past-president of CHADD (Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder),…
Cappie Suttle, Parent Advocate
Cappie Suttle is the mother of five children: two honors students and three with learning disabilities (including ADHD, dyslexia, and memory/processing issues). She serves as…
Sandy Maynard, MS
A graduate of Walden University, Sandy Maynard holds a Master of Science in Health Psychology and is author of 'Personal and Professional Coaching: A Literature…
Carey Sipp, Author
Carey Sipp is the author of The TurnAround Mom: How an Abuse and Addiction Survivor Stopped the Toxic Cycle for Her Family, and How You…
Mike Perkins, MEd
Mike Perkins, MEd, has been an educator for 17 years, and is the principal of a Title 1 school in metro Atlanta. He is an…
Ann Dolin, MEd
Ann Dolin is a former Fairfax County Public School teacher with 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience. She has degrees in child psychology and…
Elizabeth Hamblet, LDT-C, MS Ed, MAT
Elizabeth C. Hamblet, a learning specialist/consultant at Columbia University’s Disability Services office, has worked at the college level for 20 years after starting her career…
Keath Low, MA
Keath Low, MA serves as the ADHD Guide for the About.com website. She holds a Clinical Scientist appointment at the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities…