Who We Help
Our Approach
Empowering Families & Professionals to Thrive
At Shine Behavior Consulting, we believe that meaningful change starts with empowered caregivers. We provide personalized, compassionate support to parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children, teens, and adults—no diagnosis required.
Whether you're navigating early development, teen transitions, or adulthood challenges, we walk beside you with strategies that are practical, respectful, and rooted in positive behavior support. Our goal is to help you understand your loved one’s unique needs, reduce stress, and build skills for independence, communication, and emotional regulation.
We offer:
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One-on-one coaching and behavioral consultations
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Parent support groups focused on community and problem-solving
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Guidance through IEP/ARD meetings and transition planning
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In-home, virtual, and community-based services to fit your lifestyle
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Training for medical, dental, and emergency professionals to promote safe, respectful, and effective care in every setting
At every age and stage, we’re here to help you shine—together.
Meet Amber!
Your family's guide to supportive strategies for lifelong success. I provide personalized consulting for parents of neurodiverse children and adults throughout Texas as well as professional development training to medical providers and first responders.
I’m here to support you and your loved ones in navigating daily challenges, building essential life skills, and fostering independence.
Whether your loved one is facing struggles with emotional regulation, building relationships with others, or daily routines, I’m here to help. My approach is all about empowering individuals, strengthening family connections, and creating meaningful progress—so every person can thrive.
![💖 Love languages aren’t one-size-fits-all!
The traditional five love languages—Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Acts of Service, Gifts, and Physical Touch—can look different for neurodivergent kids/adults. When we recognize and honor these differences, we show love in ways that feel safe, meaningful, and truly supportive.
✨ Words of Affirmation – Instead of generic praise, neurodivergent individuals may respond better to specific validation:
✔️ “I love how much you know about [special interest]!”
✔️ “I hear you, and your feelings make sense.”
✔️ “You don’t have to change who you are to be loved.”
✨ Quality Time – This might not look like back-and-forth conversation or direct engagement. Instead, it could be:
✔️ Parallel play (playing near each other).
✔️ Sitting beside them while they share about their favorite topic.
✔️ Letting them lead the activity in a way that feels good for them.
✨ Acts of Service – Helping in ways that support executive functioning, sensory regulation, or transitions:
✔️ Setting up materials for an activity they love.
✔️ Helping them start a task they find overwhelming.
✔️ Advocating for their needs when others don’t understand.
✨ Gifts – Not just about “stuff”—but meaningful, sensory-friendly, or interest-based items:
✔️ Fun fidgets.
✔️ A new book about their special interest.
✔️ A handmade card with their favorite character drawn on it.
✨ Physical Touch – If they enjoy it! But consent always matters. Some kids may prefer:
✔️ Deep pressure hugs or weighted blankets.
✔️ Sitting near you instead of cuddling.
✔️ A gentle hand squeeze instead of a high-five.
At the end of the day, love is about accepting and supporting someone as they are—not forcing them to fit into a neurotypical mold. When we meet kids where they are, we show them that their way of experiencing love is valid, too. ❤️
💬 What’s your child or adult’s favorite way to give and receive love? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️
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