Gabriele Nicolet
Parent coach for parents of neurodivergent kids ages 3 to 12
| Hourly rate range | $60 to $100 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Parenting young childrenParents of neurodivergent kidsParenting teensBehavior challengesFamily communicationParents of kids with ADHDAutism and neurodivergence |
| Works with | Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | MA; CCC-SLP |
| Practice | Raising Orchid Kids |
Gabriele Nicolet is a parent coach and developmental speech therapist who helps parents of neurodivergent and highly sensitive children. She co-founded Raising Orchid Kids and hosts the Complicated Kids Podcast. Her work centers on helping parents understand what drives their child's behavior so they can change how they respond. She co-leads an 8-week class for parents of children ages 3 to 12 and offers support for parents of teens.
What Gabriele helps with
Gabriele helps parents who feel worn out and alone while raising sensitive, challenging children. She works on understanding behavior and building calmer responses at home.
- Understanding what triggers a child's difficult behaviors
- Changing how parents react to challenging behavior
- Planning ahead for hard situations
- Troubleshooting difficult moments
- Supporting a child's independence and sense of competence
- Caring for yourself and other family members
- Finding other parents who understand
Who Gabriele works with
Gabriele works with parents of children who are very sensitive, struggle with big feelings, or have developmental, behavioral, or learning differences. A diagnosis is not required. Classes cover children ages 3 to 12, and a separate support group serves parents of neurodivergent teens ages 13 and up.
How Gabriele works
Gabriele and Jen Dryer built a class that blends different vetted parenting approaches with research-based parts of special education. It treats a child as needing a specialized kind of care, not as someone to fix. The core course runs 8 weeks for parents of children ages 3 to 12. Quarterly classes and an ongoing membership add video classes, articles, and a parent community.
Background and qualifications
Gabriele holds an MA and the CCC-SLP credential. She works as a developmental speech therapist and parent coach. She is known as a toddler whisperer and hosts the Complicated Kids Podcast. She co-founded Raising Orchid Kids with Jen Dryer, a parent coach and educational consultant. Gabriele read the book The Orchid and the Dandelion by W. Thomas Boyce, and that led to the Raising Orchid Kids program.
Gabriele Nicolet pricing
Programs and services
- 8-week class for parents of children ages 3 to 12
- Support group for parents of neurodivergent teens
- Live workshops and workshop replays
- Ongoing membership with video classes and articles
- Free 15-minute consult
- Free Orchid Kid checklist
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The CoachVouch take
Gabriele is a developmental speech therapist who coaches parents to read what their child's behavior is telling them.
Best for parents of sensitive or neurodivergent children who want practical tools and a community of other parents.
Common questions
How much does Gabriele Nicolet charge?
Coaching with Gabriele runs $60 to $100 an hour. Message Gabriele from this page for an exact quote.
What does Gabriele Nicolet help with?
Gabriele Nicolet helps with understanding what triggers a child's difficult behaviors, changing how parents react to challenging behavior, planning ahead for hard situations and troubleshooting difficult moments.
Does Gabriele Nicolet coach online?
Sessions are online.
Is Gabriele Nicolet certified?
Gabriele Nicolet lists: MA; CCC-SLP.
Does a child need a diagnosis to join?
No. Parents can join whether or not their child has a professional diagnosis.
Is there support for parents of teens?
Yes. Raising Orchid Kids runs a support group for parents of neurodivergent teens ages 13 and up.
How do I contact Gabriele Nicolet?
Send Gabriele a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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