Neurodiverse Student Support
Your Kid Learns Differently. Their School Should Get That.
Christina has a background in special education and has spent years going to bat for students who learn differently. We don't place neurodivergent kids in "any school that'll take them" — we find schools that genuinely understand how your child thinks. Big difference.
Most Agencies Check a Box. We Don't.
This isn't a side service. It's in our DNA — and there's a meaningful difference.
This Isn't a Side Service. It's in Our DNA.
Christina's background is special education and IEP advocacy. She gets learning differences from the inside — not as a checklist, but as the foundation of every match we make.
We Know Which Schools Actually Get It
Trained staff, flexible structures, responsive admin — not just a "we welcome all learners" blurb on the homepage. We know the difference because we've seen both.
School Is Only One Piece
Homestay environment, social dynamics, emotional readiness, day-to-day support — everything matters when your kid is living abroad. We plan for all of it.
How This Actually Works
Three steps. Each one matters.
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We Learn Who Your Kid Actually Is
Learning profile, sensory needs, strengths, triggers, what environments help them do their best work. No assumptions — just a lot of listening.
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Match With Care
School and homestay matched based on specific needs — not availability. Right classroom structure, right home environment, right community fit.
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We Stay in It
IEP support, teacher communication, regular check-ins, adjustments when needed. If something isn't working, we address it now — not after it becomes a crisis.
Why This Is Different
Most placement advisors are generalists. They know schools. Christina knows students — especially students who don't fit the standard mold.
Her background in special education means she can read a school's support structure, ask the right questions during school visits, and spot the difference between genuine accommodation and window dressing.
She also coaches parents on navigating the U.S. special education system — because it shouldn't take a PhD to get your child the right support in a foreign country.
What Christina advocates for
- IEP implementation in U.S. schools
- 504 Plan accommodation
- Trained teacher support
- Sensory-aware homestay placement
- Ongoing check-ins and adjustment
Who We Help
Different needs. Same commitment to getting it right.
Students with ADHD
Schools that channel energy — not suppress it. Homestay families who get the rhythm of daily life with ADHD. Structure, movement, and the right kind of engagement.
Students on the Autism Spectrum
Structured environments, trained support staff, social skills integration. Homestay families who understand sensory and communication needs. Predictability by design.
Students with Dyslexia or Learning Disabilities
Reading specialists, assistive technology, differentiated instruction. Actually learning, not just keeping up.
Students with Anxiety or Social Challenges
Accessible counselors, small class sizes, a community that looks out for students still finding their footing. A supportive, low-pressure transition into life abroad.
Students Who Need IEP or 504 Plan Advocacy
Christina advocates directly with schools to ensure the IEP or 504 Plan is understood, respected, and implemented — not just filed away.
Not Sure This Can Work?
Not every student is ready, and not every school is the right fit. We'll give you a straight answer — what's realistic, what it would take, and whether now is the right time.
Let's TalkQuestions We Hear a Lot
Honest answers to the things families actually wonder about.
Can a student with significant needs really study abroad?
It depends on the student — and we'll give you a straight answer. Some students with significant needs thrive abroad with the right school and support structure. Others aren't ready, and we'll tell you that too. What we won't do is make a promise we can't keep.
How does the IEP or 504 Plan transfer to a U.S. school?
U.S. private schools are not bound by IDEA (the public school law), but many honor IEP and 504 accommodations voluntarily — especially the schools we work with. Christina advocates directly with the receiving school to ensure the plan is in place before your child arrives.
What happens if the school placement isn't working?
We stay in it. If we get signals that something isn't right — from the student, the school, or the homestay family — we address it immediately. That might mean additional support, a conversation with teachers, or in rare cases, a placement adjustment.
How are homestay families selected for neurodiverse students?
Carefully and specifically. We look for families with experience hosting students with similar needs, or families who have navigated similar experiences with their own children. We brief them thoroughly before the student arrives and stay in regular contact throughout the placement.
Are there schools in your network that specialize in neurodiverse students?
Yes. Several of our partner schools have dedicated learning centers and staff trained specifically in attention differences, autism support, and learning disabilities. We know which ones truly get it — and which ones just say they do.
What if we're not sure our child is ready?
Not every student is ready, and not every school is the right fit. Book a call with Christina — she'll tell you what's realistic, what it would take, and whether now is the right time. No pressure, no pitch.
They Deserve a School That Gets Them. Let's Find It.
Your kid shouldn't have to pretend to be someone they're not just to fit in. The right school meets them where they are.
Tell Us About Your Child
Share some details and we'll come back with a real plan — not a form letter.