Free Panel
Your kiddo just got their diagnosis. Now what?
For parents of kids with autism and ADHDYou just discovered that your child is neurodiverse — and suddenly you're drowning in a sea of acronyms, referrals, and decisions you never expected to be making. Where do you even start?
Join Lea Anne Paskvalich (Neurodiversity Consultant), Kirti Gandhi (OTD, OTR/L), and Claudia Bowen (Teacher & Parent) for an honest, approachable conversation about what actually comes next.
You'll walk away knowing:
- Which specialists your child is likely to need — and what each one actually does
- How to find a therapist who is the right fit for your child and your family
- What to do when something isn't working
- How to take care of yourself through this process
March 31, 2026
7:00 PM CT
Why attend?
Panels with a range of experts are a good opportunity to learn about how different disciplines approach the same topic. Q&A panels with other parents going through the same thing can raise relevant questions that we might not think of in our own little bubble.
What is the format?
Expert panel followed by live Q&A
Who should attend?
Parents, family members, friends, clinicians, and carers of neurodiverse kiddos are all welcome!
Panelists
Lea Anne Paskvalich
Neurodiversity Consultant & Founder of Next Steps Neurodiversity
Lea Anne Paskvalich connects neurodivergent people and their families to resources and support through in-person expos, 1:1 consulting, and a growing digital resource guide. With 23+ years in education, nonprofit leadership, community building, and entrepreneurship, she helps people of all ages find trusted services and build supportive community connections.
Kirti Gandhi
OTD, OTR/L
Kirti Gandhi is a pediatric occupational therapist, mom of two, and founder of a boutique OT practice with a doctorate in occupational therapy and 8+ years of experience supporting children with sensory and developmental differences. She is trained in Sensory Integration Therapy, SOS Approach to Feeding, and DIR/Floortime, and works with children with ASD, ADHD, and sensory-motor challenges. Kirti is passionate about helping parents understand their child’s sensory needs and providing practical strategies for daily life at home and school.
Claudia Bowen
Parent & Teacher
Claudia has taught in the US and Europe during her 36-year teaching career. She is a Montessori teacher who’s worked with autistic students in a classroom setting and is mom to an autistic son. Claudia brings both a classroom and personal perspective to this work.