Your child doesn't need to be "fixed." They need to be understood.
Maybe you just got an ADHD diagnosis and you're not sure what it means for your child's future. Maybe your child's school keeps calling about behavior, but you know there's more going on beneath the surface. Maybe you suspect your child might be on the autism spectrum, but every provider has a six-month waitlist.
At Everyday Parenting Psychology, we take a neurodiversity-affirming approach. That means we don't see your child's differences as deficits — we see them as part of who your child is. Our job is to help your child build the skills they need to thrive in a world that wasn't designed for the way their brain works.
"Our whole team is twice exceptional... everybody has ADHD, and then they're all super gifted clinicians."
We say this not to be cute — but because it genuinely shapes our approach. Our clinicians understand neurodivergence from the inside out.
What We Help With
ADHD
ADHD isn't just about attention — it affects emotional regulation, executive function, social relationships, and self-esteem. We help children (and their parents) understand their ADHD brain and develop strategies that play to their strengths. See our dedicated ADHD therapy for kids and ADHD coaching pages.
Autism Spectrum
Whether your child has a recent diagnosis, you're exploring the possibility, or you're seeking support after a previous assessment missed the mark — we provide therapy that honors your child's autistic identity while building skills for daily life.
"We've had families come back later and be like, 'oh yeah, and then we went somewhere else and we got the autism diagnosis.'"
We take the time to see the full picture, including high-masking presentations that other providers often miss.
Sensory Processing
When certain sounds, textures, lights, or environments feel overwhelming — or when a child seems to crave intense sensory input — DIR/Floortime and sensory-informed therapy can help your child regulate and participate more comfortably in daily life.
Executive Function
Organization, planning, time management, emotional control, flexible thinking — these "invisible" skills are often where neurodivergent children struggle most. We build executive function skills through practical, developmentally appropriate strategies.
Twice-Exceptional (2e) Children
Gifted and neurodivergent? These children often fall through the cracks — too smart for support services, too struggling for gifted programs. We specialize in understanding the complex profiles of 2e kids.
Our Approach
We use evidence-based approaches adapted for neurodivergent children:
- DIR/Floortime — Meeting your child at their developmental level through play and relationship (learn more)
- Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) — Solving problems with your child, not imposing solutions on them
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — Adapted for neurodivergent brains, focusing on practical coping strategies
- Social skills support — Not teaching kids to mask, but helping them navigate social situations authentically
- Parent coaching — Because parenting a neurodivergent child requires a different playbook (neurodivergent parenting coaching)
Assessment & Diagnosis
Not sure what's going on? Our developmental and diagnostic assessments can help clarify whether your child has ADHD, autism, a learning difference, or a complex profile that needs careful understanding.
We believe in assessments that lead to action — not just a label, but a roadmap for support.
For Parents
Getting a neurodivergent diagnosis for your child can bring relief and grief at the same time. We support parents through:
- Understanding what the diagnosis means (and what it doesn't)
- Advocating for accommodations at school
- Adjusting parenting strategies for your child's specific brain
- Managing your own emotions about the diagnosis
- Connecting with resources and community
Our parent coaching for neurodivergent families is one of our most requested services.
Meet Our Clinical Leaders
Everyday Parenting Psychology was founded in 2018 by two passionate and highly trained psychologists, Dr. Layne Raskin & Dr. Jeanette Sawyer Cohen.
- ✔Serving New York families since 2018 with specialized expertise in child development and family mental health
- ✔Team of over 12 experienced, licensed clinicians specializing in child therapy, family therapy, and parent support
- ✔Co-founded by Dr. Layne Raskin and Dr. Jeanette Sawyer Cohen, psychologists committed to the highest clinical standards
Frequently Asked Questions
Content draft — ED Parenting Audit — Solomon Advising — 2026-03-07