Parallel Pathways
Unmasking Together
Welcome to Parallel Pathways: Unmasking Together; where neurodivergent adults, young adults, and parents of neurodivergent children find affirming coaching, community, and support. Whether you're navigating unmasking after a late diagnosis, balancing parenting and your own neurodivergence, or seeking practical tools to thrive at work, school, and home, we're here to walk beside you every step of the way.
Meet your Coach:
Hi, I’m Cathie Christmas, a neurodivergent coach, parent, and advocate who brings both professional expertise and lived experience to this work. With a background in behavior analysis, education, speech, and psychology, I combine evidence-based strategies with compassionate, identity-affirming support tailored to neurodivergent adults, parents, and young adults.
As an autistic/ADHD parent of neurodivergent kids, I know the complex juggling act of managing your own needs while advocating for your child. I also understand the unmasking journey and how freeing—and sometimes overwhelming—it can be. Whether you're navigating executive functioning struggles, workplace advocacy, parenting challenges, or rediscovering who you are beneath the mask, I’m here to walk beside you.
Why Work With Me?
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Lived Experience: I’m neurodivergent myself and understand the realities firsthand.
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Affirming & Strengths-Based: I don’t "fix" people—I help you work with your brain, not against it.
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Parent & Adult Focused: Whether you’re parenting, adulting, or both, we’ll find solutions that fit your life.
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Practical Tools & Real-World Support: From scripts and templates to sensory-friendly routines, I provide tools you can actually use.
Let’s walk this path together.
Executive Function Coaching
Helping adults, young adults, and parents develop neurodivergent-friendly strategies for time management, organization, task initiation, and routines.
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Individual Coaching
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Group Programs
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Parent-Specific Coaching
Social Support for Neurodivergent Adults
Support for unmasking communication styles, setting boundaries, and self-advocacy at work, school, and in relationships.
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Individual Coaching
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Group Programs
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Parent Advocacy Skills (IEP prep, school communication)
Workplace Advocacy
For neurodivergent adults navigating the workplace. Includes accommodation planning, self-advocacy support, and workplace training for employers.
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Individual Consulting
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Corporate Training
Parent Support & Advocacy
Specialized coaching for neurodivergent parents navigating parenting, school systems, and self-care.
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Parent Support Groups
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1:1 Coaching
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IEP & School Advocacy Support
Community & Membership
Join our online community for ongoing support, peer connection, and access to exclusive templates, scripts, and live group sessions.
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Monthly Group Coaching Calls
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Private Community Space
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Resource Library