Coaching

From the personal journey of Autism as a sibling and guardian to my younger sister, Angie, to dedicating my career towards guiding the variety of life stages of over 260 autism families owning a pediatric therapy office, I’ve worked with over 250+ clients the last 15 years in providing parents the road map to their child’s developmental transformation.

I have seen my clients thrive beyond their diagnosis and empower the abilities of their special needs diagnosis at home, school and in their community.

In our 1:1 coaching, we go over these topics and more: 

  • The life stage your child is in: Understanding where your child is in their development is crucial for creating an effective plan.
  • Build a plan to reach their developmental goals: We’ll work together to create a customized plan to help your child achieve their developmental milestones.
  • Walk you through the steps of building your child’s multidisciplinary team: Creating a strong team of professionals around your child is key to their success.
  • Go over sibling relationships: Sibling relationships are important and can be complex, we’ll discuss strategies to foster positive interactions.
  • Talk about how extended family members play a huge role in support: Family support is invaluable, we’ll explore how to engage extended family members in your child’s journey.
  • How to interview providers to see who is the best fit for your child’s specific needs: Finding the right providers for your child is essential, we’ll discuss how to identify the best fit.
  • Self-care, what are you doing to empower yourself so you can best serve your loved ones: Taking care of yourself is vital, we’ll explore strategies for self-care and empowerment.

Any other questions you have regarding your child’s special needs diagnosis journey: This is your time, feel free to ask any questions or discuss any concerns you may have.

I look forward to connecting and chatting with you!

Amy Walsh

“When we first found Natalie, we were lost and so confused what to do for our son who was recently diagnosed with Autism. When we first started, I remember how difficult it was to even get my son in the door, let alone to do his evaluation. Natalie and her staff were so patient, kind and great at what they did. Over the course of our time coaching with Natalie and getting my son therapy, he went from labeling animals to full on conversations! Natalie oversaw Devon’s therapy goals and communicated with the therapists about his feeding, life skills, speech and homework! I’ll never forget the day I heard my son tell me that he loves me! I’m forever thankful to Natalie and her team for everything they did for my family and what Natalie is continuing to do in our autism community! She even would see my step sons when they came to visit for spring and summer break! Natalie goes above and beyond for her clients! Natalie, thank you for being such a strong advocate for children and parents- the whole family unit. We could not be more grateful.”

Sylvia Mercado

“The kindness and  knowledge that Natalie brought and offered were exactly what we needed.  Besides being extremely knowledgeable and professional, what sets her apart is that she lives the ASD world.  Natalie herself is an ASD sibling and first hand understands what this world is all about.  There are no amount of text books or degrees that can offer what she brings to the table.  Our son is now 10 years old; a 5th grade honor roll student and an all around superstar!  We always thank our blessings and the wonderful team that we’ve been fortunate to have gathered through the years who have always championed our son.  Natalie, thank you for continuing to be a key member of our team!”

Tania Boyd

“Natalie Castro has been a personal and wonderful friend to our family. She developed and created a company called Pieces of Inspiration, inspired by her sister’s diagnosis of Autism.  She truly knows what it takes to care for, and treat others with Autism with dignity and love.  She  has supported my family  and my son with Autism.  She has made me feel like I have someone in my corner who truly cares for my son.  She is a piece of my family now. It’s not often in this world where you feel like someone is truly there for you, loves you and will fight for your kid with a disability.  Natalie and her company has done this for me and my son. She is a lifelong friend to me, my family no matter how many miles away she live from us. I hope she truly knows how deeply she has impacted my life and the life of my son.  I haven’t met an individual or a company for this matter that truly lifts other up by their passion, love, dreams and desires.  Whatever Natalie sets her mind out to do, I know it is with a tremendous desire to help and support others live their highest quality of life.”

Vanessa Bianchi

“My son has autism and started working with Natalie when he was 5 years old. Natalie created a team for my son and took in our family as if we were her family. She helped in so many ways in what Bruno needed socially and emotionally. I am truly grateful for our time with Natalie.”

Brooke Buck

 “I have never seen somebody deal with a child with such intelligence and love. Natalie creates a team for your child that makes your world a little bit better. With Natalie’s help, our family now had  a plan for our twin boys. We had a direction and a clear path on how to tackle my child’s own and specific challenges that made him unique. When we felt lost and unsure it was everything to have that direction. Natalie is not only a coach, but someone we love and now consider family.”