An Experience for Parents, Educators, and Staff That Creates Collaboration & Empathy
Atypical Grace
When Learning Looks Different
Unlike typical, sometimes boring lectures and PowerPoints that deliver information, Atypical Grace creates an emotional connection through authentic storytelling. Your audience experiences the journey of families navigating learning differences, gaining insights that stick and change how they interact with struggling students forever.
- Traditional professional development is forgettable and often doesn’t directly translate to lived experience
- Staff might understand learning disabilities intellectually, but struggle to implement support in a consistent, empathetic manner
- Parents end up feeling neglected and misunderstood by well-meaning educators
- There’s a need for programming that engages both staff and families
Learning disability awareness through storytelling to transform how your team supports students and families.
The Atypical Grace Difference
First, your audience experiences the journey of families navigating learning differences through a creative experience of a one-woman show. Afterwards, through discussion, they'll gain insights that stick and change how they interact with struggling students (and each other) forever.
January 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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- Board Certified Educational Therapist (BCET) #5379 - the highest professional designation in the national organization (AET)
- Years of direct experience with hundreds of families navigating learning differences
- Creator and performer of Atypical Grace - successfully presented at internationally recognized Hollywood Fringe Festival and other professionally renowned theatre festivals in the Greater Los Angeles area.
- Member of the Association of Educational Therapists and multiple professional organizations
Maria brings dual expertise as both a practicing educational therapist AND a trained professional performer, creating content that both accurately depicts the struggle of learning challenges and emotionally resonates with audiences. She doesn't just talk about learning disabilities - she works with these students and their families every day.
About Maria
- Enhanced empathy and understanding for students with learning differences
- Practical insights for real-world classroom application
- Renewed sense of purpose in supporting diverse learners
- Improved communication strategies with frustrated parents
For Educators & Staff:
Professional development and parent engagement to inspire genuine empathy and actionable insights.
Takeaways
For Parents & Families:
- Validation that they're not alone in this journey
- Better understanding of their child's school experience
- Connection with a community of families who understand
- Increased confidence in advocating for their child
For Your Organization:
- Improved team cohesion around learning support
- Enhanced family satisfaction and engagement
- Measurable impact on school culture
- Unique programming that demonstrates your commitment to inclusive excellence
The Atypical Grace Experience is perfect for these organizations
Private Schools
Alternative Schools
Professional Associations
- More flexible budgets and decision-making
- Value experiential learning approaches
- Seek programming that serves both staff and families
- Already focused on individualized approaches
- Appreciate innovative educational methods
- Understand that learning happens differently for every child
- Need unique member programming
- Want to demonstrate field leadership
- Serve professionals who seek out continuing education opportunities
Parent Organizations
- Highly engaged audiences who understand the need
- Seek community-building experiences
- Value authentic, real-world perspectives
Give Your Parent and Teacher Community an Experience They'll Remember
Ready to Transform Your Team's Understanding?
Schedule Consultation - 30-minute call to discuss your needs and goals
Custom Proposal - We develop a tailored approach for your organization
Contract & Planning - Finalize details and begin coordination
Transformative Experience - Your team gains lasting insights that change how they support learning differences
Next Steps:
Questions?
We're here to help make this experience valuable and accessible for your community. Contact us to discuss custom arrangements, group discounts, or special circumstances.
Schedule a brief consultation to explore how Atypical Grace can create lasting change in your organization's approach to supporting students with learning differences.
Q: How is this different from bringing in a speaker about learning disabilities?
FAQs
Give Your Parent and Teacher Community an Experience They'll Remember
A: Instead of being told about learning disabilities, your audience experiences the journey alongside authentic characters facing real challenges. This emotional connection fosters an understanding that traditional presentations cannot achieve.
Q: Will this work for our specific student population?
A: Absolutely. We begin every engagement with a consultation to understand your community's unique needs and customize the discussion accordingly. The core themes are universal, but we tailor the application to your setting.
Q: What if we have a limited budget for professional development?
A: When broken down per participant, this investment is comparable to traditional professional development but with significantly higher engagement and retention. We're also happy to discuss creative funding solutions, including parent organization partnerships.
Q: How do we know our staff will find this valuable?
A: The storytelling format naturally engages audiences in ways that traditional professional development doesn't. We've seen this work with skeptical educators, tired staff at the end of long days, and parents who've been to too many meetings. Atypical Grace’s authentic content resonates universally.
Q: Who is the show about?
A: Atypical Grace is not autobiographical, but rather an amalgamation of the many years spent in private practice working with children who struggle with the learning process, as well as supporting their families. Learn more about the show and the team behind it here.