Practical, strengths-based support for autistic and neurodivergent people — and the families, schools, and organizations supporting them.
Coaching for neurodivergent teens and adults, plus caregiver and partner coaching. Support that centers dignity, autonomy, and real-world fit.
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Training, consultation, and systems-level support to build neurodivergent-affirming environments. Practical, sustainable inclusion.
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We do not use behavior-based or compliance-driven methods. Support should never feel coercive.
Real-world supports, accommodations, and plans that fit everyday life — not theoretical exercises.
We support self-determination, self-advocacy, and meaningful choice at every stage.
Teens and adults preparing for adulthood, college, work, or independent living
People navigating burnout, overwhelm, or major life transitions
Families seeking transition planning, advocacy support, and systems navigation
Schools and organizations strengthening accessibility and neurodivergent-affirming practice
You don't need a one-size-fits-all plan. We help neurodivergent teens and adults clarify goals, build supportive routines and accommodations, and navigate transitions — with dignity and autonomy at the center.
We'll talk through goals, fit, and what support could look like.
We partner with schools, clinics, programs, and workplaces to strengthen neurodivergent-affirming practice. The goal is practical, sustainable inclusion.
Share your goals and setting; we'll recommend an engagement format.
Coaching and consulting tailored to where you are and where you want to go.
Identity, executive functioning, transitions, independence, and self-advocacy support.
Transition planning, advocacy, systems navigation, and family support.
Communication, expectations, shared routines, and relationship supports.
Neurodivergent-affirming assessment, formulation, and intervention approaches.
Custom neurodivergent-affirming curriculum for schools, clinics, and programs.
Accessibility, staff capacity, inclusive practices, policy and procedure alignment.
Consultative support for interdisciplinary teams and complex transitions.
We view neurological differences as natural human variation. We support people in addressing real barriers and distress — without treating identity as a problem to be fixed.
MSW, LCSW-C
Founder, Divergent Compass
Sara Uram is the founder of Divergent Compass. She has over 25 years of experience supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals and their families across outpatient clinics, non-public schools, inpatient programs, residential settings, and evaluation centers.
Quick answers to things people often ask before getting started.
Divergent Compass provides educational coaching and consulting. Services are not psychotherapy and do not establish a clinician-client therapeutic relationship. If therapy is needed, we can help identify appropriate referrals and coordinate in a way that aligns with neurodivergent-affirming practice.
Coaching and consulting services are typically self-pay or organization-funded. Please reach out if you have questions about payment options or documentation.
We work with autistic and neurodivergent adolescents and adults, as well as parents/caregivers, partners, and support teams. We also train and consult with schools, providers, and organizations.
Yes — services are available virtually, with in-person options depending on location and setting. Contact us to discuss what format works best for your needs.
Trainings are customized. Common topics include neurodiversity-affirming foundations, communication alignment (including Double Empathy Theory), executive functioning supports, burnout prevention, and transition-to-adulthood planning across systems.
Curated resources to support neurodivergent individuals, families, and professionals.
Recommended resources for transition planning, self-advocacy, and accommodations.
Upcoming events and professional development opportunities.
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Resources specifically curated for schools, providers, and organizational teams.
Share what you're looking for. If you're a family, tell us what transition or challenge you're navigating. If you're an organization, share your setting, goals, and timeframe. We'll respond with recommended next steps and scheduling options.