Meet Amy

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     I’m Amy Hinsley, I have a practice built on the belief that neurodivergent brilliance deserves insight-driven, radically human support.

    I have a diverse experience in education, special education, and reading intervention. I’ve been a classroom teacher, a literacy coach, community service provider, curriculum developer, and an advocate often walking beside families through IEP meetings, diagnosis conversations, and big life transitions. They continue to teach me something every day, about the gifts of unique perspective, the value of loving support, and the magic of affirming connection.

     But more than anything, I’ve been a bridge between students and systems, families and resources, and even the individuals I support and themselves, their self awareness, fostering growth and empowerment. 

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My challenges

    Diagnosed with ADHD in young adulthood, I have lived it. Living with a den in my head of to-dos, a desire to do them ALL at once, and a need for constant stimulation, I have been a mess and massively productive. The inexplicable gulf between knowing and doing left me confused about my underachievement in school and with a core belief that I was not enough. Leaving a mess and needing order to function didn't help as I transitioned to college. But with tenacity and some support, I managed to live and learn and continue to.

What I Believe
     Neurodivergence is not a problem to be solved. It’s a reality to be understood, supported, and celebrated. Coaching isn’t about fixing...it’s about clarifying, equipping, and empowering.
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     Families deserve more than referrals and generic advice. They deserve a guide who knows the territory and can translate it clearly. And their emerging adult deserves professional support during this critical phase of life.
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What Sets Me Apart 
     In my journey of uncovering the gifts of neurodivergence, I have learned to see them in others. I am in awe of the uniquely brilliant young people who I work with. I have amassed countless tools, not just accommodations and bypasses, but practices that enable resilience and growth. By modeling for my clients how radical acceptance works, I serve to clear a path for a lifetime of developing their capacity for connecting with their world in a way that honors their unique talents and needs and enables a joyful life.