Behavior-Informed · Neurodiversity-Affirming · Non-Clinical
Compassionate coaching, education, and teaching for every kind of brain.
Practical, judgment-free support for caregivers, neurodivergent individuals, educators, and community professionals — rooted in nearly a decade of behavior science experience and translated into language you can actually use today.
Led by Toni Cavey, M.S., Applied Behavior Analysis
Coaching, education, and teaching — not therapy.
1:1
Coaching
100%
Online
$60+
Sliding scale
Built for
Parents & caregivers
Neurodivergent adults
Teachers & school staff
First responders & public servants
Late-diagnosed adults
You’re not alone
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Whether you’re a parent at the end of a hard week, an adult who just got a diagnosis that explains a lot, or a professional supporting people whose needs aren’t in the manual — the overwhelm is real. So is the way out.
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“The meltdowns feel impossible.”
Behavior is communication. Once you learn to read it, the moments that used to derail your whole day stop being mysteries.
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“I’ve tried everything and nothing sticks.”
Most strategies fail because they were built for a different brain or a different life. We design ones that fit yours — your house, your schedule, your nervous system.
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“No one in my life really gets it.”
You’ll work with someone who has spent nearly a decade with neurodivergent kids, teens, adults, and the families that love them — and who is also raising a neurodivergent child.
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“I don’t need therapy — I need a plan.”
This is coaching, education, and teaching. We’ll build practical skills, real routines, and a one-page plan you can actually follow this week.
How we work together
Three simple steps. No clinical paperwork.
No insurance, no diagnostic codes, no waiting weeks for an intake. Just a real conversation, a real plan, and real follow-up.
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Book your free consultation
A relaxed 15-minute call to share what’s going on, ask anything you want, and see if we’re a fit. No pressure, no script.
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Build your plan together
In your first full session, we’ll map what’s already working, name what’s in the way, and design a small, doable first step.
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Practice, refine, repeat
Real change happens between sessions. You try the plan in your real life; we adjust until it actually fits. Smaller wins, more often.
Is this right for me?
Is coaching the right fit?
Coaching is forward-focused education. Therapy is clinical treatment. Both are valuable — and they do different work. Here’s how to tell which one you might be looking for.
Coaching with Rooted Pathways might be a good fit if…
• You want practical strategies, not a diagnosis
• You’re ready to focus on what’s next, not what’s wrong
• You want someone who understands behavior science, neurodiversity, and real family life
• You’d rather build skills and routines than process trauma
• You’re already in therapy and want a thinking partner for the day-to-day
• You want education and teaching alongside the support
Therapy or clinical care might be a better starting point if…
• You’re in crisis, or someone in your home is
• You need a formal diagnosis or evaluation
• You’re working through grief, trauma, or active mental-health concerns
• You need services billed through insurance
• You’re looking for clinical ABA or another regulated clinical service
In a crisis, call or text 988, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.
Rooted Pathways Behavioral Wellness offers coaching, education, and teaching — not therapy, diagnosis, or clinical ABA. Coaching pairs well with therapy when both are needed.
What we cover
The everyday moments that make or break a week.
✓Behavior as communication
✓Daily routines & transitions
✓Executive function strategies
✓De-escalation without compliance
✓Sensory regulation
✓Sleep, mornings, & bedtimes
✓School & IEP partnerships
✓Sibling & family dynamics
✓Caregiver burnout & recovery
✓Self-advocacy & communication
✓Adult life skills & planning
✓Workplace & study systems
Find your pathway
Wherever you’re coming from, there’s a place to start.
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Parents & caregivers
One-to-one coaching for the adult holding it all together — for parents, grandparents, foster and adoptive families.
Parent & Caregiver Coaching →🌱
Neurodivergent individuals
Behavior-informed coaching and teaching for adults, teens, and families navigating ADHD, autism, AuDHD, and more.
Coaching & pricing →🌱
Teachers & school staff
Professional development and in-service training built around the kids you actually have, not the ones in a textbook.
Schools & Staff Training →🌱
Public service workers
Behavior-informed training for first responders, librarians, social workers, DMV staff, and anyone who serves the community.
Public Service Worker Training →
Looking for a free starting point?
Join the Free Monthly Parent Class — one Saturday a month, online, no cost. Sign up by email at least 24 hours before class.
Services
Four ways to work together. Pick what fits.
All services are coaching, education, and teaching — not therapy, treatment, or diagnosis. Paid out-of-pocket. Sliding scale is available on 1:1 coaching.
Membership
Self-paced learning
Rooted Pathways Academy
$35 / month
A growing library of ABA-informed pathways, worksheets, and a monthly live class.
- All five pathways — 30+ lessons
- Downloadable worksheets and resources
- Monthly live class with Toni (plus replays)
- First lesson of every pathway is free
- Cancel anytime
One-to-one
1:1 Coaching
$150 / hour
Behavior-informed, plain-language support for the adult holding it all together.
- One-hour video call
- One-page written plan and one home-friendly strategy
- Email follow-up on day 7
- Sliding scale from $60
- Pay per session
Free & open to everyone
Free Monthly Meeting
$0 / month
A live, drop-in class on a different ABA-informed topic each month.
- One topic per month — rotating focus
- Live Q&A with Toni
- Open to parents, caregivers, and educators
- No signup wall
- Replays shared with attendees
For schools & organizations
Teacher & Staff Development
Contact for pricing
Behavior-informed training for teachers, paras, and school staff who work with neurodivergent kids every day.
- Custom training built around real situations
- In person across St. Tammany Parish or online
- Single workshop, half-day, full-day, or recurring
- Practical strategies, built to use Monday morning
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Sliding scale on 1:1 coaching, no proof required. Five tiers from full fee down to a $60 floor. We trust you to pick what’s right. A limited number of access spots are open at any time — just ask.
What clients say
The work feels different — because it is.
Sample testimonials shown for design reference. Real client testimonials will replace these once collected with permission.
★★★★★
“I’ve been to four therapists and three coaches. This is the first time someone actually changed something I do every day, instead of asking me how I felt about it.”
M., 34AuDHD · 4 months in
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“As a parent of a neurodivergent kid I was drowning. The framing of ‘behavior is communication’ literally rewired how I respond. My evenings are different now.”
J., parent of twoFoundation member
★★★★★
“It feels like coaching from someone who actually knows the science, but speaks like a human. Practical, kind, and it actually worked.”
D., 41Single session → membership
Ready when you are
You don’t need to have it figured out. You just need to start.
Book a free 15-minute consultation with Toni. Tell her a little about what’s going on, ask anything you want, and see how it feels. No script, no pressure, no commitment — just a conversation about whether this is the right next step for you.
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