About Me & Why Connect?
Naomi Nickson M.Ed.
Child Development Specialist
Thank you for visiting Connect and showing an interest in enhancing your home-life and your child’s development! I am dedicated to working with young children with all abilities and their families and hope to share my passion with you.
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I hold a master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education from The University of Florida.
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I am a certified Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist.
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I have spent the past 10 years working with young children and families in a variety of capacities including time as a ESE classroom teacher, an educational diagnostician and an early interventionist.
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Why Connect? My goal is to empower parents by providing support, strategies and information I have acquired through research and experience in the field of early childhood development.
Services
Home Visits
1:1 support for children
Does your child need specialized instruction in everyday scenarios to build on foundational skills?
This support is based on each child's area of need and may include:
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Social skills
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Independent functioning skills
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Play skills
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Cognitive skills
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Behavioral skills
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Transitioning skills
Home Visits
Coaching for families
As a parent, do you find yourself seeking parenting tips and strategies to use at home to make life easier?
This support is based on parental and familial needs and may include:
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Creating and maintaining structure and routine at home
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Strategies to interact effectively with your child
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Strategies to enhance skills across all areas of child development
Child Development
Parent Courses
Do you desire to learn more about child development or raising a child with a delay or disability?
This support is currently based on location and need of children and families and may include:
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Overview of child development including milestones
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Social skills training
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Play skill development
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Fostering independent skills in the home
