About Me & Our Mission

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Hi, I’m Dr. Jalelah Abdul-Raheem, and I have spent over 16 years as a Registered Nurse with a PhD in Nursing Education. I thought I was ready for anything life threw at me.

But my biggest challenge came when my own son was diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, and other complex challenges. Even with all my professional knowledge, I felt unprepared for his big emotional meltdowns and daily struggles. I realized I needed more than a quick fix; I needed a long-term plan that would change as he grew.

My personal journey taught me that raising a child with Autism is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a process of learning to identify triggers and then developing proactive strategies so you can prevent problems before they start. This led me to become a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist so I could truly understand and advocate for my son.

Now, as The Autism Meltdown Navigator, I use everything I’ve learned—from nursing to my experience as a parent of an autistic child—to help your family feel supported and confident.

Our mission is to equip families and professionals who support children with complex needs (including Autism, ADHD, and related disabilities) with the tools to master the journey, not just the moment.

We focus on giving you a clear roadmap to:

1. Identify Triggers: Discover what leads to escalation and how to stop it before it begins (Prevention).
2. Work Through Crisis: Develop clear, step-by-step strategies for staying calm and de-escalating tough moments.
3. Support Growth: Understand that this is a journey that changes as your child goes through different stages of development.

We deliver these tools through free resources, expert guidance, and education designed to help your child thrive and help you feel supported and strong.

Our services focus on building long-term skills for both prevention and crisis navigation.

This is for parents and families raising children with complex needs, focusing on skills that grow with your child.

• Customized Plans: One-on-one sessions to create specialized plans for emotional regulation, prevention strategies, and routines for successful school and transition planning.
• Meltdown Navigation: Direct guidance on recognizing the signs of escalation early and implementing consistent, positive support across all environments.

This is for providers, educators, therapists, advocates, and organizations, providing professional-grade, research-backed tools for the journey.

• Resource Guidebooks: Comprehensive guides, such as the Unexpected Experiences Beyond Autism Resource Workbook, that provide strategies and templates for effective record-keeping for IEPs/504s. This data is essential for finding patterns and preventing future crises.
• Training & Consultation: Customized workshops on critical topics including IEP/504 advocacy, medication change monitoring, and evidence-based coping and de-escalation techniques.

You don't have to navigate challenging behaviors alone anymore!

Join the "Autism Meltdown Support" online community today to get access to free resources, expert guidance, and education that will help you feel supported and confident on this journey.