Welcome to
Navigating Needs!

“A Compass for the Disability Community & Their Families”
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Are you waiting for services
and need help now?

Do you feel lost after
receiving your child’s diagnosis?

Are you looking for resources,
or a community that truly gets it?
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Your personal compass
has led you to the right place.
Navigating Needs is here to journey with you.
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created with neurodivergent learners
& their families in mind.

Here you’ll find:
Family-Centered Coaching
Inclusive Academic Tutoring
Monthly educational webinars
Community-Connected Programs

Whether you’re just beginning
or feeling overwhelmed,

you are not alone in this.

You’ve found your navigator to
guide you through the chaos.
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Who is
Navigating Needs?

Navigating Needs is a
disability-inclusive education
and support organization
dedicated to
empowering neurodivergent families,
AND THE COMMUNITIES AROUND THEM.
We provide
behavior coaching
sensory-informed workshops
and community-based learning
that honors every
learner’s unique path.
Through strength-based strategies
and inclusive programming,
we help individuals thrive
in school, at home, and in life.
Our mission is to promote accessibility,
celebrate neurodiversity,
and guide families
in navigating developmental needs
with confidence and care.
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The 2025 season at Navigating Needs
is packed with inclusive,
sensory-friendly programs
designed to meet neurodivergent learners
and their families right where they are.


Whether your child is building
foundational skills or looking for
connection in a supportive space,
this year’s offerings are thoughtfully crafted
to nurture confidence, spark curiosity,
and build meaningful community.

Navigating Needs logo featuring their signature hawk, compass, and dragonfly—symbols of strength, inclusion, and direction for the disability community.

Monthly Webinar Workshops

What to Expect

Real-life strategies you can use right away  
A welcoming, judgment-free space 
45 minutes of practical support
+ Live Q&A with Miss Shine
Founder • Owner • Behavior Support Coach of Navigating Needs

September 18, 2025

🎙️ Breaking Down the Alphabet Soup of Terminology

October is ADHD Awareness Month

Join us for a 3-Part Series Series

October 2, 2025

Part 1 of 3
🎙️ ADHD in Women : The Overlooked Signs
For Parents, Community Helpers & Educators

October 16, 2025

Part 2 of 3
🎙️ Week 2: ADHD in Men : Beyond the Stereotypes
For Parents, Community Helpers & Educators

October 30, 2025

part 3 of 3
🎙️ Week 3: ADHD in Children
For Parents, Community Helpers & Educators

The Core Explorers

A community-based
sensory-enriched
group tutoring experience
that brings learning to life

through movement, exploration,
and community engagement.

Group A-Tuesdays
Group B- Wednesdays
The Compass Crew-Thursdays

Private Family Coaching Session
with Miss Shine

At Navigating Needs, we believe that behavior is communication—and learning thrives when children feel safe, seen, and supported.

Private coaching sessions offer individualized behavior and academic guidance rooted in real-life tools, sensory awareness, and neurodiversity-affirming practices. Whether you’re navigating school struggles, meltdowns, transitions, or looking for ways
to help your child succeed at home,
Miss Shine is here to support you with over 22 years of experience.


Tucson’s
Foothills Community Market

Come say hello!
Navigating Needs will be joining an amazing lineup of local vendors at the next Foothills Community Market. Stop by our tent to learn more about inclusive services, grab a resource, and connect with
a community that celebrates neurodiversity.

Let’s explore, grow, and support local—together!
Navigating Needs will be there:
Saturday, September 7, 2025
Sunday, September
8, 2025
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Sunday, September 14. 2025

Location: 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741
Summer Operating Hours:
8:00am-12:00pm