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.
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.
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, supporting neurodivergent students in both elementary and secondary school settings.
My education includes a BA from Queen’s University, a Child and Youth Work diploma from George Brown College, and certification as a Therapeutic Arts Practitioner. I have training in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and am currently completing a Master’s in Child & Youth Care Studies.
My approach is neurodiversity-affirming and grounded in relational, regulation-based support. While I understand behavioural frameworks, my work centers co-regulation, executive functioning, and helping students feel safe enough to engage in learning.
Alongside my work in schools, I am an artist and musician. My writing has been published in magazines and newspapers, my artwork has been exhibited and commissioned, and my music has been recorded, toured, and featured on CBC. Creativity is not separate from my work with young people; it informs how I understand learning, expression, and confidence-building.
I support the whole child, not just the assignment in front of them.
GET IN TOUCH
If this feels like a good fit for your child, I’d be glad to connect.
[ Schedule a 15-Minute Consult ]
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Email: davidmissio@gmail.com