About Meghan

I am an Educational Psychologist, Neurodivergent Consultant, and neurodivergent AuDHD adult. I am also the parent of a neurodivergent AuDHD child with a PDA profile. My work is shaped not only by professional training, but by lived experience navigating neurodivergence in everyday life.

Over the years, I have found that many individuals, families, educators, and organizations are not looking to "fix" neurodivergence.

They are looking for understanding.

They are looking for clarity.

They are trying to make sense of experiences, challenges, strengths, identities, transitions, and possibilities.

Many people arrive seeking answers when what they need first is orientation.

That is where my work begins.

My approach is grounded in Educational Psychology and informed by a deep appreciation for the transitional spaces people move through across the lifespan. Whether navigating a new diagnosis, burnout, identity exploration, educational challenges, career transitions, or periods of personal growth, I believe understanding is often the foundation for meaningful change.

I help individuals, families, schools, and organizations better understand neurodivergence, navigate complexity with confidence, and make informed decisions that align with their unique strengths, needs, values, and goals.

Whether I am supporting a parent navigating a new diagnosis, consulting with a school team, helping an adult better understand their neurodivergence, or providing professional development for an organization, my goal remains the same:

To create greater understanding, foster meaningful support, and help people move forward with clarity, confidence, and self-trust.

What I Believe

I believe that understanding creates possibility.

I believe that people are not broken.

I believe that neurodivergent individuals do not need to be fixed in order to be valued.

I believe that strengths and challenges can coexist, and that both deserve thoughtful attention and support.

I believe that confusion is not failure and that periods of uncertainty often contain important information about what is changing, growing, or requiring attention.

I believe that identity evolves throughout our lives and that growth is rarely linear.

I believe that self-understanding often precedes meaningful direction and that orientation is often needed before action.

I believe that effective support is collaborative, compassionate, individualized, and grounded in respect for lived experience.

Most importantly, I believe that every person deserves the opportunity to build a life that feels authentic, sustainable, and aligned with who they are.

My Mission

My mission is to help individuals, families, schools, and organizations better understand neurodivergence, navigate complexity with confidence, and create environments where neurodivergent people can thrive.

Through consultation, advocacy, education, and professional support, I seek to foster understanding, promote inclusion, and empower people to make informed decisions that honor individual strengths, needs, and lived experiences.

My Vision

I envision a future where neurodiversity is recognized as a valuable and essential part of human experience.

A future where neurodivergent individuals are understood rather than misunderstood, supported rather than stigmatized, and empowered to live authentic and fulfilling lives.

A future where families have access to the knowledge and resources they need, where schools create environments that nurture diverse learners, and where organizations embrace neurodivergent perspectives as strengths rather than deficits.

Through education, consultation, advocacy, and collaboration, I hope to contribute to a world where understanding replaces judgment, belonging replaces exclusion, and every individual has the opportunity to thrive as their authentic self.

Who I Work With

Neurodivergent Adults

Individuals seeking greater understanding, clarity, and support as they navigate neurodivergence, identity, life transitions, and personal growth.

Families & Caregivers

Parents and caregivers navigating questions related to learning, development, behavior, education, and neurodivergence.

Schools & Educators

Educational professionals seeking consultation, advocacy, assessment support, and neurodiversity-affirming practices that help learners thrive.

Organizations & Community Groups

Leaders and teams committed to creating more inclusive, accessible, and neurodivergent-supportive environments.

Professional Background

My work draws upon training and experience in educational psychology, neurodiversity-affirming practice, consultation, advocacy, and professional development.

I am committed to lifelong learning and staying informed about emerging research, best practices, and the evolving needs of the neurodivergent community.

By combining professional expertise with lived experience, I strive to provide thoughtful, practical, and compassionate support that helps individuals and systems better understand and respond to neurodiversity.

Credentials

Meghan Barbano, M.A.Ed., CAS

Educational Psychologist

Neurodivergent Consultant, LLC