Dr. Amy Patenaude, Ed.D., NCSP Florida SS #1189
Meet Dr. Amy
I help children and their families develop deeper, more positive relationships at home and at school. I do this by teaching complex education, psychology, and behavior principles in simple step-by-step ways. I help fellow parents (and teachers and caregivers) create happy, well-rounded relationships.
I’ve earned graduate degrees in school psychology and worked in the field of education for over a decade. I’ve read the latest research and parenting books out there.
Now, as a parent coach and school psychologist, I’ve worked with many families and their children. I’ve seen children go from throwing temper tantrums in Target when they can’t pick out a toy or get a treat at the checkout counter and parents raise their voices, pick up their child and leave, and/or give in to their child’s tyrannical demands. Guess what? I’ve seen these same parents and children change their behavior (with a little bit of coaching and a boost of confidence). On another trip to Target, I’ve seen the child express their desire to get a toy or treat, share their feelings with the parent, and watched the parent acknowledge and validate the child’s feelings while continuing to reinforce that the child could not have the toy or treat. There were no tears or temper tantrums by the parent or child. 😉
You know that you want the children in your life to be successful.
When it comes to working with children, it can be hard to know how to provide the best support for academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development.
Ready to chart your child’s path to success?
My Core Values
Relationships Matter
Everyone (no matter how big or small) deserves to feel safe, loved, and connected. When we focus on connection first, we are able to provide feedback and grow.
Research-Based
A Child’s Path, PLLC provides services based on research and facts (not opinions). This helps to ensure a faster, more effective and positive outcome for the child, family, and school.
Comprehensive Services
Services are designed to support the child across all settings. I believe in looking at all aspects of a child’s development and helping to develop their skills for use in every day life.
Growth Mindset
Youth can grow and develop their skills through hard work and dedication. This belief helps foster a love of learning and resilience.
What I Believe
I may be the right school psychologist and parent coach to work with you, if these beliefs ring true for you.
I believe that…
- All parents and educators love the children that they work with.
- Youth want to feel significant, valued, and connected to others.
- Focusing on a problem-solving process and developing solutions and intervention help your child be successful (rather than only focusing on the problem).
- Teaching social and life skills now (the younger, the better) will help your child as they grow into contributing members of society.
- Children are more than a test score or a diagnosis.
Ready to chart a path of success for your child?
Making the decision to work school psychologist and parenting coach isn’t an easy one. I offer complimentary 15 minute call to make sure that we can work together and do what’s best for YOUR child.
