Professionals Aligned with NeuroDiversity Affirmation
A community gathering space where you belong.
Who is PANDA for?
This is for you if you are a professional serving the neurodiversity community in an affirmative way, and you want to connect with other like-minded professionals to continue to grow in knowledge and affirmation of neurodiversity.
Why is a community space like PANDA so important?
Many neurodivergent people struggle to find professionals who truly understand them, and who view their neurodivergence as a unique processing style to be respected, rather than a “disease to be cured” or a “problem to be solved.” If you are a professional with a heart to increase your awareness and understanding to better serve your clients, this community was created with you in mind.
My intentions in gathering together as a community are to:
- Connect people who truly desire to increase their understanding and support of their ND clients.
- Provide a safe space for professionals to share challenges and wisdom.
- Share best practices and increase our collective knowledge and effectiveness.
What will you get out of your membership?
Your PANDA membership gives you access to:
- A monthly online group meeting
- Second Saturday of each month
- 9:00 – 10:00 AM Pacific, 12:00 – 1:00 PM Eastern
- Regular emails between meetings
- A private Facebook group to stay in touch
- Content and topics guided by the community
- BONUS: 50% discount on 1:1 consultation with Wendela Whitcomb Marsh, 1 per year
Cost
- $30.00/month ($300.00/year if prepaid annually)
Meet Wendy
Hi, I’m Wendela Whitcomb Marsh, but you can call me Wendy.
I loved my 40-year career in special education and psychology. Many of those years were devoted to assessing young children for eligibility for autism services in my county office of education. Along the way I earned my master’s degree in school psychology, became a Licensed Educational Psychologist, and completed a Religious Studies Doctorate in pastoral counseling, specializing in autism.
After I retired in 2016, I became an author with many published books including Recognizing Autism in Women and Girls, and the five-book series, Adulting While Autistic. I also founded a nationwide group practice, Adult Autism Assessment & Services, where my team of professionals diagnose autism and ADHD and provide counseling and life coaching services.
Although I’m not autistic myself, my late husband, two of our three children, and many of the clinicians I hired in my practice were all diagnosed as autistic later in life, as adults. These people are dear to my heart. I understand how difficult it can be to find colleagues who really understand neurodiversity affirmation, rather than just giving it lip service. I’m here to facilitate these professional connections. If you’re like most of us as we continue to learn about the ND community, you probably have questions, and I’m here for you. I may not have all the answers, but I’ll bet someone in the community does. Let’s pool our wisdom.
The thing about this space that I find so beautiful is the opportunity to bring together ND-affirmative professionals from all over, to connect with each other, and to share ideas that I hope will make your work more effective and fulfilling. Although I will be there for each of you, I think the connections that community members will make among yourselves will be the most valuable.
I’m so excited to share this journey with you and support you in any way I can!
Sign up now!
Legacy Pricing until August 31:
Monthly PANDA: Register Now
Annual PANDA: Register Now
FAQ
What if I want to cancel my membership?
No problem. When it’s time for you to leave, I will not try to talk you out of it. You may cancel at any time.
What will I be asked to do as a participant?
You do not have to participate any more than you feel comfortable with. If you want to come to the Zoom with your camera and mic off and just listen, you are welcome! If you want to share, that’s great too, but we will never call on you or pressure you to participate. This is a safe space for everyone to be comfortable with their own level of participation.
What if I have questions before joining?
Email me at Info@WendelaWhitcombMarsh.com
What if I have questions while I’m in the membership?
You may either email me at info@WendelaWhitcombMarsh.com or DM me or reach out to me on our FB group page.
Will the sessions be recorded?
No, we will not record the sessions because of confidentiality. I want everyone to feel safe sharing, and many people are uncomfortable knowing that they are being recorded. I will always send a summary email so if you miss a session, you’ll know what we discussed.
Why is this membership priced so low?
I know that you have many places to spend your professional education budget. That’s why I’m pricing this low enough that you still have money left in your budget to pursue other avenues of education and exploration. There is so much to learn!