Welcome to
Navigating Needs!
“A Compass for the Disability Community & Their Families”
Here you’ll find:
Family-Centered Coaching
Inclusive Academic Tutoring
Monthly educational webinars
Community-Connected Programs
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?
Your personal compass
has led you to the right place.
Navigating Needs is here to journey with you.
created with neurodivergent learners
& their families in mind.
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.
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.
Click to explore the meaning behind the logo!
The 2026 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.
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
March 12, 2026
🎙️ the four main styles of learning…
What type is your child?
Unlock your child’s potential by understanding how they learn.
Join Miss Shine of Navigating Needs for a 50-minute intro to the VARK Model (Visual, Auditory, Reading, and Kinesthetic learning).
March 26, 2026
🎙️ the four main styles of learning…
What type is your child?
Unlock your child’s potential by understanding how they learn.
Join Miss Shine of Navigating Needs for a 50-minute intro to the VARK Model (Visual, Auditory, Reading, and Kinesthetic learning).
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 people feel safe, seen, and supported.
Miss Shine’s private support sessions provide personalized guidance grounded in real-life solutions, sensory awareness, and a compassionate understanding of family dynamics, especially for families feeling overwhelmed or lost in disability systems.
Progress happens best when everyone feels safe, seen, and supported.
We will discuss practical strategies that help the whole village move forward with more confidence so everyone
can thrive at school, at home, and in everyday life.
Miss Shine is here to support you with over 22 years of experience.
Tucson’s
Foothills Community Market
Come say hello!
Navigating Needs is part of the Foothills Community Market each week,
joining a wonderful lineup of local vendors.
Stop by the pop-up tent to find
sensory tools, learning and safety support.
Come explore a welcoming space to start a conversation
and connect with a growing, supportive community.
Check the schedule below to see if Miss Shine will be on-site or off-site.
If you’re in or around the Tucson area,
let’s explore, grow, and support each other together!
Navigating Needs Market Schedule
March 2026
Saturday, March 21 – Not at Market
Sunday, March 22 – Not at Market
Saturday, March 28 – At Market
Sunday, March 29 – At Market
April 2026
Saturday, April 4 – Not at Market
Sunday, April 5 – Market Closed (Happy Easter!)
Saturday, April 11 – Not at Market
Sunday, April 12 – Not at Market
Saturday, April 18 – At Market
Sunday, April 19 – At Market
Location: 7325 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85741
Fall & Winter Operating Hours:
10:00am – 3:00pm Saturday and Sundays!