Education Advocate | Entrepreneur | Writer | Podcaster

Supporting Parents of Neurodiverse Children
Through Systems, Strategies & Sustainable Income

I’m Genie Dawkins- a parent advocate, education consultant writer, and creative entrepreneur. I help families navigate complex school systems, build income pathways to support their child’s needs, and stay grounded while doing it. Host of The Parenting Cipher podcast, where advocacy meets entrepreneurship.

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Where Families Often Get Stuck — and How I Help

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Understanding School Systems

Understanding evaluations, accommodations, meeting prep, and what schools don’t always explain about your rights.

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Advocacy & Communication

What to say, how to document, and when to escalate with confidence and evidence that protects your child.

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Educational & Income Planning

Exploring public, private, homeschool options while building sustainable income to afford therapies, tutoring, and support.

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Emotional & Practical Support

Staying regulated, informed, and grounded while supporting your child.

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Work With Me

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Books & Digital Resources

Practical, parent-centered guides for navigating education systems, IEP meetings, advocacy, and building income as a special needs parent.

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02.

Speaking & Training

Keynotes, workshops, and professional learning focused on educational equity, parent advocacy, and neurodivergent-affirming practices.

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Consulting & Strategy Sessions

Individual and family support for IEP planning, school advocacy, homeschool strategy, and educational decision-making.

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Income & Entrepreneurship Guidance

Resources and coaching for special needs parents building side hustles, digital products, and flexible income streams to fund their child’s support.

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Explore My Work

Parents shouldn’t have to become legal experts, burn out advocating, or go broke funding their child’s needs. My work translates systems into action and helps families build sustainable paths forward — because you deserve both clarity and income.”

Genie Dawkins​

About Me

I’m a parent advocate, education consultant, writer, and podcaster supporting families navigating neurodiversity, special education, and systems that weren’t designed with our children in mind.

My work is shaped by lived experience as a parent of neurodivergent kids, decades in education and advocacy, and a deep belief that families deserve clear pathways — not confusion — when it comes to supporting their children. I build tools, resources, and income strategies that help parents move from overwhelm to informed action, without sacrificing their sanity or their bank account. Through my podcast, The Parenting Cipher, my consulting practice, and my digital resources, I create practical solutions that bridge advocacy and entrepreneurship. Because supporting your child shouldn’t mean choosing between being their advocate and being able to afford their needs. When I’m not navigating IEP meetings or building resources, you’ll find me with coffee in hand, creating pathways for sustainable advocacy and income — one parent at a time.

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Books & Guides

These books, guides, and creative resources were created to support both parents and children navigating neurodiversity, school systems, and everyday regulation — with clarity, compassion, and practical intention.
This work reflects lived experience as a parent, educator, and creative — and a belief that support should be accessible at every level of the family.

Not My Child

From $14.95​

A compassionate, affirming guide for parents navigating neurodiversity, behavior labels, and school systems — grounded in advocacy, understanding, and real-world experience.

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Special Education Survival Guide: 30 Secrets Schools Won’t Tell You

From $19.95​

A practical guide that breaks down IEPs, 504s, accommodations, and school decision-making — written to help parents move from overwhelm to informed action.

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The Joyful Family Planner: Connecting With You

From $23.95​

A reflective planning tool designed to help families stay organized, connected, and grounded while managing school demands, advocacy work, and daily life.

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Feature In & Collaborations

Genie Dawkins’ work has been featured across podcasts, platforms, and community initiatives focused on education equity, neurodiversity, and parent advocacy.

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Insights & Advocacy Notes

Advocacy strategies, income-building tips, homeschool resources, and real talk about raising neurodivergent children while building sustainable lives. From IEP prep to side hustles, coffee rituals to school transitions.

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