Does this sound familiar?
You leave school meetings feeling unheard — like you're fighting for your child all on your own.
You lie awake wondering whether you said the right things, asked the right questions, pushed hard enough.
You love your child fiercely. But the system is exhausting, the jargon is overwhelming, and nobody seems to understand your child the way you do.
You are not alone. And you don't have to keep navigating this alone.
Who I am
A parent, just like you — with one crucial difference.
My name is Sonia. I'm the parent of a neurodiverse daughter, and I spent over 20 years as a senior school leader in inner London. I know what teachers and SENCOs are thinking in those meetings — the pressures they're under, the language they use, and the things they don't always say out loud.
I also know what it feels like to sit on your side of the table, fighting for a child who experiences the world differently. That dual perspective is what I bring to every family I work with. Not just empathy — inside knowledge, placed entirely in your corner.
What is ND Proud?
ND Proud is a coaching space created specifically for parents of neurodiverse children — autistic children, children with ADHD, sensory processing differences, or any combination of the above.
I'm not a distant professional with a clipboard. I'm a parent, just like you — with a neurodiverse daughter and over 20 years working inside the education system as a senior school leader and education consultant.
I know what teachers and SENCOs are thinking in those meetings. I know what the system can and can't do. And I know exactly how to help you use that knowledge to advocate powerfully for your child.
How we can help
School Advocacy
Prepare for every meeting with confidence. Know your rights, ask the right questions, and get the support your child is entitled to.
Communication & Connection
For parents of preverbal or minimally verbal autistic children — real, practical strategies developed from lived experience. Photo communication boards, storyboards, PECS, personalised social stories and understanding what your child is telling you without words. Including specialist experience with Gestalt Language Processors.
Understanding Your Child
Build a clear picture of your child's sensory world, communication needs and learning profile — so you can share it with school in a way they'll actually hear.
Looking After You
You can't pour from an empty cup. We'll weave breathwork and regulation tools into our work together — because your wellbeing matters too.
Ready to feel less alone in this
Book a free 20-minute discovery call. No pressure, no obligation — just a conversation about you, your child, and whether ND Proud feels like the right fit.
How it works.
Step 1:
Book your free 20-minute discovery call — no obligation, just a conversation
Step 2:
We design a plan around your child's specific needs and your goals
Step 3:
You show up to every meeting, email and conversation with clarity and confidence