Trying to do child-led work inside systems that weren't built for it is exhausting.
You got into this work to help autistic kids communicate and thrive—Not to spend your days managing behavior, second-guessing yourself, or leaving work completely depleted.
You don't have to figure it all out on your own. The Child-Led Collective is where you finally get the support, community, and practical tools to do this work in a values-aligned way.
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Trying to do child-led work inside systems that weren't built for it is exhausting.
You got into this work to help autistic kids communicate and thrive—Not to spend your days managing behavior, second-guessing yourself, or leaving work completely depleted.
You don't have to figure it all out on your own. The Child-Led Collective is where you finally get the support, community, and practical tools to do this work in a values-aligned way.
PLUS: Get a FREE copy of The Aligned Rubric Framework ($97 Value) when you join by Monday!
If you've ever felt like the only one in the room advocating for a more child-led, affirming approach... you are not alone.
Maybe you're here because...
✓ You believe in connection over compliance, but your setting keeps pushing toward behaviorist strategies
✓ You feel like you're spending your sessions managing behavior rather than making a real impact
✓ You're exhausted from being the only voice on IEP teams questioning compliance-based approaches
✓ You know there's a better way to support autistic students, but you're tired of figuring it out alone
And when you keep trying to do this all alone:
✗ You start questioning your clinical judgment...even when you know you're right.
✗ You water down your values to fit into systems that don't share them.
✗ You spend hours creating goals and resources from scratch.
✗ You feel the weight of being "the difficult one" in meetings.
When you join The Child-Led Collective, you'll get the support and community that you need to find joy in this work again.
If you've ever felt like the only one in the room advocating for a more child-led, affirming approach... you are not alone.
Maybe you're here because...
✓ You believe in connection over compliance, but your setting keeps pushing toward behaviorist strategies
✓ You feel like you're spending your sessions managing behavior rather than making a real impact
✓ You're exhausted from being the only voice on IEP teams questioning compliance-based approaches
✓ You know there's a better way to support autistic students, but you're tired of figuring it out alone
And when you keep trying to do this all alone:
✗ You start questioning your clinical judgment...even when you know you're right.
✗ You water down your values to fit into systems that don't share them.
✗ You spend hours creating goals and resources from scratch.
✗ You feel the weight of being "the difficult one" in meetings.
When you join The Child-Led Collective, you'll get the support and community that you need to find joy in this work again.
What is The Child-Led Collective?
This is not just another professional development membership.
This is the support system I wish I'd had.
A place where you're not the only one questioning compliance-based strategies.
Where your values are celebrated, not questioned.
Where you have steady support for every step of your journey.
The Child-Led Collective is where you come to learn, unlearn, and grow... without the overwhelm.
Where you can ask the hard questions, share real cases, and get mentorship from professionals who've walked this path.
Most importantly, where you remember that doing this work differently doesn't mean doing it alone.
What is The Child-Led Collective?
This is not just another professional development membership.
This is the support system I wish I'd had.
A place where you're not the only one questioning compliance-based strategies.
Where your values are celebrated, not questioned.
Where you have steady support for every step of your journey.
The Child-Led Collective is where you come to learn, unlearn, and grow... without the overwhelm.
Where you can ask the hard questions, share real cases, and get mentorship from professionals who've walked this path.
Most importantly, where you remember that doing this work differently doesn't mean doing it alone.
What's Included in Your Membership
The Child-Led Collective is designed to fit your life as it is. Show up live or catch replays. Engage deeply or pop in when you need support. There's no falling behind; just steady support whenever you need it.
Ready-to-Use Digital Downloads
A growing library of incredibly useful resources and tools, plus an exclusive new download each month
Hardest Case Roundtable
Get direct coaching from Nicole on your most challenging cases—helping you feel more confident
A Community That 'Gets It'
Join our ongoing voice chat and discussion board or a co-working call to share wins, questions, and those “only another therapist would get it” moments.
Private Podcast
Each month, Nicole will answer your specific questions on a private podcast episode delivered straight to your phone (exclusively for members!)
AI Tools to Save Time
Exclusive access to our Rubric Goal GPT & Child-Led Coach to help you write goals and create resources in minutes
Session Videos & More
See child-led therapy in action. We regularly share real session clips to learn exactly how it's done!
What's Included in Your Membership
- Ready-to-Use Digital Downloads: Access to our growing library of incredibly useful resources and tools, plus an exclusive new download each month
- Monthly "Hardest Case" Coaching Call: Get real support on your most challenging situations at our monthly roundtable
- A Community That 'Gets It': Join our ongoing voice chat and discussion board or a co-working call to share wins, questions, and those “only another therapist would get it” moments.
- Private Podcast: Each month, Nicole answers your questions on a private podcast episode delivered straight to your phone (only for members!)
- AI Tools to Save Time: Exclusive access to our Rubric Goal GPT & Child-Led Coach to help you write goals and create resources in minutes
- Real Session Videos: See child-led therapy in action. We regularly share real session clips to learn exactly how it's done!
I built The Child-Led Collective because I've been exactly where you are.
Hi, I'm Nicole! As a speech therapist, I spent years exhausted by the compliance-based tactics that were framed as 'best practice' and 'just part of the job.'
But when I spoke up, I was told I was "too sensitive." So I learned to doubt myself.
Everything changed when I got severely injured in a session, and felt that my students were not safe in their classrooms.
I asked my supervisor a simple question: "Would you send your own child to this school?" His hesitation told me everything I needed to know. If it wasn't okay for his child, why was it okay for anyone else's?
This experience made something painfully clear: I could not, and would not, continue to participate in a system that was actively causing harm to autistic children. So, I made a shift.
Over the past several years, I've worked with hundreds of speech therapists and educators to build sustainable, child-led practices that honor their values without leading to burnout. I've developed frameworks, rubrics, and systems that translate child-led approaches into compliance-heavy settings—so you can do this work AND feel good doing it.
Inside The Collective, you'll find a community of 200+ professionals who are living proof that there is a better way to support autistic kids.
Hi, I'm Nicole, and I built The Child-Led Collective because I've been exactly where you are.
As a speech therapist, I spent years exhausted by the compliance-based tactics that were framed as 'best practice' and 'just part of the job.'
But when I spoke up, I was told I was "too sensitive." So I learned to doubt myself.
Everything changed when I got severely injured in a session, and knew that my students were not safe in their classrooms.
I asked my supervisor a simple question: "Would you send your own child to this school?" His hesitation told me everything I needed to know. If it wasn't okay for his child, why was it okay for anyone else's?
This experience made something painfully clear: I could not, and would not, continue to participate in a system that was actively causing harm to autistic children. So, I made a shift.
Over the past several years, I've worked with hundreds of speech therapists and educators to build sustainable, child-led practices that honor their values without leading to burnout. I've developed frameworks, rubrics, and systems that translate child-led approaches into compliance-heavy settings—so you can do this work AND feel good doing it.
Inside The Collective, you'll find a community of 200+ professionals who are living proof that there is a better way to support autistic kids.
Imagine what it would be like to...
✓ Walk into your next IEP meeting with a goal you're proud of; one that reflects your child-led values AND satisfies documentation requirements.
✓ Have a community to text when you're navigating a hard conversation, getting support right away instead of sitting with it alone.
✓ Imagine watching an autistic child light up during a session because you created space for connection—and feeling confident that you're making a real difference.
✓ End your workday feeling energized instead of depleted, knowing you have hundreds of people in your corner who understand exactly what you're trying to do.
That's what life looks like inside The Child-Led Collective.
Here's What Our Amazing Members Are Saying:
"I can’t imagine my job without Nicole’s Child-Led SLP community!
I use her custom child-led GPT coach and aligned rubric framework daily.
The live calls always leave me feeling reenergized and supported by people who truly “get it.”
Nicole quickly and personally responds to messages on the membership hub and through email which is such a treat.
Ali R., Speech-Language Pathologist
"The Child-Led Collective is easily the best professional community I’ve ever joined."
Before becoming a member, I often felt stuck trying to make my sessions both neurodiversity-affirming and measurable.
Working in the schools, I thought that meant I had to stick to a traditional therapy model.
Joining the Collective completely changed that.
My confidence has grown so much, and the way I plan and run my sessions has completely transformed.
Now, my sessions are fun, engaging, and I’m seeing real progress. My students are more motivated, behaviors have decreased, and therapy just feels good again.
-Jordyn F., Speech-Language Pathologist
Maybe You're Thinking...
✗ I'm already so busy—how do I know I can make time for this?
I get it — the last thing you need is one more thing on your plate.
That’s why the Collective is designed to fit into your life, not complicate it.
You can pop into the Voxer chat for support between sessions, listen to the private podcast on your commute, and use our ready-to-go resources instead of creating everything from scratch.
Members actually save hours each week because they’re no longer doing this work alone.
✗ What if my workplace doesn't support child-led approaches?
You’re not alone — that’s one of the most common challenges our members face.
You can’t change your entire system overnight, but you can change how you show up within it.
The Collective gives you practical language for advocating with administrators, tools that meet compliance requirements and honor your values, and strategies for building bridges with colleagues who don’t yet understand child-led practice.
You don’t have to create change alone — you’ll have a community walking with you every step of the way.
✗ I'm new to child-led practice. Will I be behind other members?
Not at all — being new often means you’re more open and ready to learn.
The Collective supports professionals at every stage, from those just discovering child-led approaches to seasoned practitioners refining their craft.
Your fresh perspective adds value here, and our step-by-step resources and workshops ensure you’ll build confidence without ever feeling overwhelmed.
✗ "What if I join and it's not the right fit?"
You can cancel anytime. No contracts, no pressure, no guilt. Stay for as long as it feels supportive, and leave if it doesn't.
We're here to support you in whatever way feels best for you.
Here's What You'll Get When You Join Now:
✅ Weekly Support Messages & Co-Working Calls ($47/month value)
✅ Monthly Digital Downloads ($67/month value)
✅ Monthly Hardest Case Roundtable ($97/month value)
✅ Monthly Private Podcast Q&A ($47/month value)
✅ Quarterly Deep-Dive Trainings ($77/month value)
✅ 24/7 Community Access ($147/month value)
✅ Complete Resource Library ($497 value)
Total Value: $960/month
Your Investment: $34/month
That's less than one coaching call for unlimited support, community, and resources that transform your entire practice.
Annual Option: $340/year (Save $68)
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