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Nanci N. S. , MS, PhD
Nanci S.

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I earned a Masters and PhD degree from UCONN in Biobehavioral Science. My dissertation was working with children with depression and behavior disorders. I have taught psychology and human development at the college level, home educated my 6 children for 18 years, and have been teaching and coaching since 2020.

I am a certified provider of Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®), an evidence-based social skills program developed at UCLA for children and teens...

I earned a Masters and PhD degree from UCONN in Biobehavioral Science. My dissertation was working with children with depression and behavior disorders. I have taught psychology and human development at the college level, home educated my 6 children for 18 years, and have been teaching and coaching since 2020.

I am a certified provider of Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®), an evidence-based social skills program developed at UCLA for children and teens with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, and other socio-emotional concerns.
I have done extensive professional development training online with one of the top Pediatric Psychology Executive Function experts.
In addition, I have a child with ASD/ADHD, and three others with ADHD, so I have practical experience as well as professional.

I have taught over 3,000 children and young adults all over the world on Outschool in private coaching on Executive Functions and Social Emotional Learning, as well as classes in these subjects.
I was interviewed on an ADHD podcast. https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/epi-254
I look forward to working with you!


Education

Fairfield University
Psychology
University of Connecticut
PhD
University of Connecticut
Masters

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ADHD

ADHD

I am a certified provider of Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®), an evidence-based social skills program developed at UCLA for children and teens with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, and other socio-emotional concerns. I earned a Masters and PhD degree from UCONN in Biobehavioral Science. I have taught psychology and human development at the college level, home educated my 6 children, and taught gifted elementary school children at a private school. I currently teach Social Emotional Learning classes online at Outschool.com. One of my children has ASD/ADHD. I believe in diversity and respect for all people.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I understand autism both personally (mom of 23 year old autistic person) and professionally as a Certified PEERS (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Social Skills) Provider (UCLA's Social Skills evidence based program for kids through young adults on the spectrum). I teach social skills and other social emotional learning classes on Outschool. My expertise is Executive Function skill building, which is a common skill deficit in ASD
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I currently teach students in elementary levels on Outschool. I used to teach 2nd grade at a private school for gifted children, and homeschooled my own 6 children through all the elementary grades (and 3 of them through high school).
Special Needs

Special Needs

I work predominantly with special needs (autism spectrum, ADHD/ADD, Selective Mutism) on social skills and social emotional learning. I am also a certified provider for PEERS (Program for Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills), an evidence-based social skills treatment (created at UCLA) to preschoolers, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, and other socio-emotional problems.
Study Skills

Study Skills

My passion is Executive Function coaching on Outschool. So many students are thought of as lazy, when the reality is there are skill deficits in EF, not a battle of will. When students can do the work, they will. When they can't they need strategies and scaffolding to succeed.
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Remarkable mentor for my son

My son is currently in 10th grade at high school and has taken on the challenge of three Advanced Placement (AP) classes this year, despite never having taken any AP classes before. However, the sudden appearance of poor grades in these three AP classes brought about a wave of stress and anxiety. Recognizing the need for additional support, we turned to Nanci for assistance in addressing my son's situation. Nanci proved to be instrumental in guiding my son through this challenging period. She provided invaluable advice on scheduling reviews for upcoming tests and offered strategies to help him initiate and maintain his focus on these demanding tasks. As a result of her guidance, my son has achieved remarkable success in his national AP tests. Nanci's influence extends beyond academics as well, as she has become an influential mentor for my son, offering guidance and support in various aspects of his school and personal life. Given the profound impact she has had on my son's development, we are eager to have Nanci continue mentoring him for the remainder of his high school years. Her expertise and dedication have made her an invaluable asset to our son's educational journey.

Li, 35 lessons with Nanci
Tutor responded:

Thank you for the kind words. My pleasure to help!

Giving hope.

Nancy, my executive function tutor, has had a significant impact on my life. Her expertise and tailored approach helped me to understand how my brain works and develop personalized strategies to deal with things that were causing a problem. She created a safe and supportive environment that empowered me to take charge of my own life. I cannot recommend Nancy enough to anyone looking to start working on their goals and finally feel hope after all these years of struggle.

Angeline, 5 lessons with Nanci
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