Nechama Yaffe
Advocate | Early Childhood & Developmental Specialist | Family Consultant
Advocate | Early Childhood & Developmental Specialist | Family Consultant
Serving Families In
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Supporting Families Virtually Nationwide
Expertise in
Early Childhood
Special Education
Autism Support
Speech & Language Delays
Developmental Differences
Evaluations
Early Intervention
Family Coaching
Whole-Child Development
School Transitions
Credentials & Experience
Bachelor's Degree, English Literature
Master's Degree, Early Childhood & Special Education
Endorsement in Infant Mental Health
20+ Years in Education & Child Development
Former Preschool & Kindergarten Educator
Early Intervention & Developmental Specialist
Developmental Evaluator
Reflective Consultant
The Levy Way™ Educational Advocacy Certification
Why Families Choose Nechama
More than two decades of experience supporting young children, families, and educators across early childhood and special education settings
Focused on understanding children's development, identifying areas of need, and connecting families to available resources
Experienced in early intervention, developmental evaluation, classroom education, and family coaching
Takes a developmental view of the whole child, considering how communication, learning, behavior, and emotions influence one another
Draws on reflective consultation training to help parents and educators pause, listen, and respond with intention
Why Hire Nechama
Well suited to support families navigating early childhood concerns, autism, speech and language delays, developmental differences, and evaluations
Helps families through preschool transitions, early intervention, and understanding their child's developmental profile
Connects developmental knowledge with family-centered practice for greater clarity and confidence
Supports families in Connecticut and Rhode Island, with virtual advocacy available nationwide