Parent-Focused Consultation
Turn Your Observations Into a
Clearer Path Forward.
Divergent Insights Consultation provides parent-focused consultation support for families seeking a clearer understanding of their child’s behavioral, emotional, learning, or developmental needs.
We support parents of children and adolescents ages 6–16 who are experiencing symptoms or concerns associated with ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism, or other forms of neurodivergence. Our goal is to help parents organize observations, identify meaningful patterns, and prepare useful information to share with qualified medical, mental-health, educational, and developmental professionals.
Children & Adolescents Ages 6–16
Laura Spates, School Psychologist
Clarity. Understanding. Support."
Parent-Focused Consultation
When You Know Something Isn't Quite Right
Parents are often the first to notice changes in how their child learns, behaves, communicates, manages emotions, or navigates everyday life.
“Sometimes the hardest part isn’t noticing the concern. It’s knowing how to organize what you’re seeing and what questions to ask next.”
Divergent Insights helps parents turn those observations into useful information and informed questions.
Observation
Insight
Informed Questions
Meaningful Support
Observational Domains
A Clearer Look at What You're Seeing
These are areas of concern, not diagnoses provided by Divergent Insights.
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A Clearer Look at What You're Seeing
Sustaining focus, task initiation, organization, following multi-step routines, working memory, time management, and emotional self-regulation.
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Emotional & Behavioral Concerns
Navigating anxiety, worry, mood changes, low frustration tolerance, sensory overload, behavioral escalations, and emotional recovery.
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Learning & School Concerns
Academic processing, reading/writing difficulties, homework avoidance, understanding IEP or Section 504 accommodations, and classroom engagement.
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Social & Developmental Concerns
Peer interactions, social communication nuances, perspective-taking, flexibility with routines, developmental milestones, and neurodivergent identity.
The Consultation Journey
From Questions to Clarity
A structured 5-step collaborative process designed to organize complexity into clear, actionable insight.
Step 01
Share Your Concerns
Tell us what you’ve been noticing and what you are hoping to better understand.
Step 02
Gather the Information
Relevant records, observations, school information, questionnaires, and other available information may be reviewed as appropriate.
Step 03
Identify Meaningful Patterns
Information from multiple sources can be considered together to create a clearer picture of concerns and functional impact.
Step 04
Receive Individualized Guidance
Recommendations are developed based on the information gathered and the agreed scope of consultation.
Step 05
Move Forward With Better Questions
Use the organized information to support conversations with qualified professionals.
Scope of Review
A Comprehensive Look at the Information Available
Consultation is individualized around the agreed scope of services and may synthesize multiple information sources:
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Detailed Intake Interview
In-depth discussion of developmental history, current observations, and family priorities.
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Review of Parent Concerns
Structured organization of parental observations across home and daily settings.
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Educational Record Review
Review of cumulative files, report cards, testing histories, and attendance records.
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Prior Medical & Clinical Records
Review of psychological, developmental, medical, or other records provided by parents.
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IEPs & Section 504 Plans
Detailed analysis of existing accommodations, goals, eligibility, and service delivery.
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Teacher & School Reports
Synthesis of educator input regarding classroom behaviors, focus, and peer dynamics.
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Progress-Monitoring Data
Curriculum-based measurements, behavioral logs, and intervention response trends.
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Student Work Samples
Direct review of completed tasks, writing samples, and test responses.
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Rating Scales & Questionnaires
Administration, scoring, and clinical interpretation of standardized rating instruments.
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Authorized Information Gathering
Liaising with designated professionals and educators when authorized by parents.
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Targeted Observation
Direct observational data in educational or community settings when agreed upon.
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Integration & Interpretation
Professional integration of multi-source findings into a coherent, meaningful picture.
Divergent Insights
Complimentary 15-Minute Consultation
Start with a complimentary 15-minute conversation to discuss your concerns, ask questions about available services, and learn whether Divergent Insights may be an appropriate fit for your family.
Tailored Guidance
Recommendations Built Around the Child's Needs
Following thorough consultation, parents receive individualized, practical guidance tailored to their child’s profile:
- Educational strategies tailored to learning styles
- Accommodations for school and home routines
- Evidence-informed interventions and environmental adjustments
- Targeted developmental and emotional supports
- Guidance on whether further clinical assessment is warranted
- Referrals to appropriate medical and developmental specialists
Written Deliverable
More Than a Conversation. A Clearer Picture.
When a written report is included as part of the agreed consultation service, it may summarize relevant concerns, background information, records reviewed, observations, rating-scale results, other information gathered, professional interpretation, conclusions, and individualized recommendations.
PRICING & FEES
Understanding Your Investment
Divergent Insights is a private-pay practice and does not accept insurance. Fees vary depending on the services requested and the individual needs of each family.
For information about pricing or to discuss which services may best fit your needs, please complete the inquiry form, and we will be happy to provide additional information.
Consultant Leadership
Guidance Grounded in Understanding
Led by Laura Spates, School Psychologist, Divergent Insights Consultation provides thoughtful, parent-centered consultation designed to help families make sense of behavioral, emotional, learning, and developmental concerns in children and adolescents ages 6–16.
Important Professional Boundaries
Consultation With Clear Boundaries
Divergent Insights Consultation does not diagnose or treat mental-health or developmental conditions. Consultation is not automatically equivalent to a comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational, developmental, medical, or diagnostic evaluation.
The purpose is to help parents organize information, understand observed patterns, identify areas that may warrant additional evaluation, and prepare for informed conversations with qualified professionals.
LEGAL NOTICES
Services Related to Legal Proceedings
Divergent Insights provides consultation and related services for families who may be involved in legal proceedings. Fees for these services are billed separately based on the time required.
Any services related to legal proceedings, including consultation with attorneys, preparation or review of records, depositions, testimony, court appearances, and associated travel time, will be billed at a rate of $300 per hour.
You Don't Have to Have All the Answers Before You Reach Out.
Start by sharing what you’ve been noticing. We’ll help you organize your observations and determine meaningful next steps.