Welcome to
Navigating Needs!
“A Compass for the Disability Community & Their Families”
Are you waiting for services
and need help now?
Do you feel lost after
receiving your child’s diagnosis?
Are you looking for resources,
or a community that truly gets it?
Your personal compass
has led you to the right place.
Navigating Needs is here to journey with you.
created with neurodivergent learners
& their families in mind.
Here you’ll find:
Family-Centered Coaching
Inclusive Academic Tutoring
Monthly educational webinars
Community-Connected Programs
Whether you’re just beginning
or feeling overwhelmed,
you are not alone in this.
You’ve found your navigator to
guide you through the chaos.
Who is
Navigating Needs?
Navigating Needs is a disability-inclusive education
and support organization dedicated to
empowering neurodivergent individuals
and their families.
We provide
behavior coaching
sensory-informed workshops
and community-based learning
that honors every
learner’s unique path.
Through strength-based strategies and inclusive programming, we help individuals thrive—
in school, at home, and in life.
Our mission is to promote accessibility, celebrate neurodiversity, and guide families
in navigating developmental needs
with confidence and care.
Click to explore the meaning behind the logo!
The 2025 season at Navigating Needs
is packed with inclusive, sensory-friendly programs
designed to meet neurodivergent learners
and their families right where they are.
Whether your child is building foundational skills
or looking for connection in a supportive space,
this year’s offerings are thoughtfully crafted
to nurture confidence, spark curiosity,
and build meaningful community.
Monthly Webinars
What to Expect:
– Real-life strategies you can
use right away
– A welcoming, judgment-free space
– 45 minutes of practical support
+ Live Q&A with Miss Shine
Founder • Owner • Behavior Support Coach of Navigating Needs
July 10, 2025
🎙️ Supporting Your Loved One When They’re Overwhelmed in Public
July 24, 2025
🎙️ Supporting Your Loved One When They’re Overwhelmed in Public
August 7, 2025
🎙️ Easing the Shift: Back-to-School Transitions for Neurodivergent Learners
August 21, 2025
🎙️ Easing the Shift: Back-to-School Transitions for Neurodivergent Learners
The Core Explorers
A community-based
sensory-enriched group tutoring experience
that brings learning to life through movement, exploration,
and community engagement.
Group A-Tuesdays
Group B- Wednesdays
The Compass Crew-Thursdays
Private Family Coaching Session
with Miss Shine
At Navigating Needs, we believe that behavior is communication—and learning thrives when children feel safe, seen, and supported.
Private coaching sessions offer individualized behavior and academic guidance rooted in real-life tools, sensory awareness, and neurodiversity-affirming practices. Whether you’re navigating school struggles, meltdowns, transitions, or looking for ways to help your child succeed at home,
Miss Shine is here to support you with over 22 years of experience.
Tucson’s
Foothills Community Market
Come say hello!
Navigating Needs will be joining an amazing lineup of local vendors at the next Foothills Community Market. Stop by our tent to learn more about inclusive services, grab a resource, and connect with
a community that
celebrates neurodiversity.
Let’s explore, grow, and support local—together!
Navigating Needs will be there:
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Sunday, July 20. 2025
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Location: 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741
Summer Operating Hours:
8:00am-12:00pm