Welcome to The Family Navigator!
Guiding your family through the world of your child’s diagnosis
As a parent you . . .
find out there are concerns for their development. Now what?
are finally discharged from NICU/PICU but are struggling with all the jargon.
saw that specialist you wanted to see, they gave your child a diagnosis and while you are relieved and don’t know what do to next.
thought you were good and you just got thrown a curveball with your child. You just wish you had a friend who spoke the language.
need your home to fit your child’s needs but don’t know what to do.
That’s where I come in. I can help with all those things and more!
Free Consultation
15 minute call to see I might be a good fit for your family
Packaged Sessions
Packages to fit your family’s needs.
Professional Trainings
I can provide training for various groups based on your needs
About Me
My name is Jessica Summers and I have a background in Special Education, Autism Research and Early Intervention. Those combined with my personal experiences as a mother of 2 daughters navigating many of the medical systems allow me to be your guide as you find the perfect plan for your family.
- Navigating the Community: Gigi’s Playhouse Raleigh
Gigi’s Playhouse in Cary, NC offers a wide range of services at no cost to families and promotes a positive inclusion of people with Down Syndrome. - Visual Schedules
Visual schedules are useful for all children, but especially those with special needs or disabilities. Learn the key features in making and implementing. - Navigating the Community: The Hope Center by Kidspeace, Fuquay-Varina, NC
The Hope Center by Kidspeace in Fuquay-Varina, NC is a much needed space for behavioral health crisis in children and adolescents 5-20 - 5 Questions to Ask During a Therapy Evaluation
Top 5 Questions to ask during a therapy evaluation to make sure you are gaining all the answers you need to make the right choice for your family. - Down Syndrome: Aunt Carol
Down Syndrome is special to me in the form of my Aunt Carol. I wanted to take time to share about Carol, how she impacted my life and how her and my grandmother lead me to become The Family Navigator.
FAQs and Resources- Coming Soon!
I have a page of FAQs and Resources for you to find out more. Of course we always welcome direct questions anytime!