David Missio

Child and Youth Worker / Educator / Artist


Regulation-Focused Academic Support for Neurodivergent Students in Toronto

Helping ADHD and ASD learners build confidence, executive functioning skills, and calmer homework routines.

60-minute 1:1 sessions · $80 · Limited weekly availability
Available to begin immediately.

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WHAT I OFFER

Academic Support That Starts With Regulation

For many neurodivergent students, homework struggles are not only about understanding the lesson. Differences in how they focus, process information, and make meaning can impact comprehension. When the way something is taught does not align with how a student learns, overwhelm can set in before they even get started.

My approach focuses on:

• Task initiation and executive functioning
• Emotional regulation during academic work
• Breaking assignments into manageable steps
• Building confidence and independence
• Creating calmer homework experiences

Sessions are structured, relational, and practical. We regulate first, plan next, work in focused blocks, and finish with reflection and small wins.

This is not just about finishing assignments. It is about sitting alongside your child, understanding how they learn, and guiding them through the work in a way that supports both regulation and growth.


WHO THIS IS FOR

This support may be a good fit for students who:

• Have ADHD or ASD (diagnosed or suspected)
• Are bright but inconsistent
• Struggle to start tasks
• Experience homework meltdowns
• Feel overwhelmed by planning and organization
• Need support building academic confidence

I work with both elementary and secondary students.


ABOUT ME

I’m a Child & Youth Worker with the Toronto District School Board and have years of experience supporting neurodivergent students in school settings.

My practice is neurodiversity-affirming and grounded in relational, regulation-based support. I believe students thrive when they feel understood, not managed.

I bring together experience in education, youth work, and creative practice to support the whole child — not just the assignment in front of them.


SESSION DETAILS

• 60-minute 1:1 sessions
• $80 per session
• Limited weekly availability
• Free 15-minute consultation call to ensure fit

Sessions are offered in Toronto and scheduled within set weekly time blocks to maintain consistency for families.


GET IN TOUCH

If this feels like a good fit for your child, I’d be glad to connect.

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