If your neurodivergent child wants friends but struggles to connect, this mini-course shows you what has to come first — before friendships can truly grow.

What if the reason friendship feels so hard... isn’t what you think?

You’ve modeled, reminded, and tried all the 'just say hi' advice.

You’ve read the books, talked to the teachers — done everything you can think of. But connecting is still challenging. 

You may be wondering:

• Why does it still feel so hard?
• Why does my child want friends but doesn't approach them?
• Why do other children pull away just when I thought things were going well?
• Why is my child quick to make friends but struggles to keep those relationships going? 

You've done everything you can think of and may be tired of advice that just doesn't fit your unique child. 

You’re not missing something obvious. And you’re definitely not failing.

You’ve just been given the wrong starting point.

What You’ll Learn Inside Friendship Foundations™

The 4 essential keys that help neurodivergent kids build meaningful friendships.

What Makes This Different?

Most social support skips over the emotional groundwork that makes social growth stick. This course doesn’t.

You'll walk away with: 

✅ A clearer understanding of what’s happening under your child’s behavior

✅ Practical ways to support friendship growth without pressure or scripts

✅ Real-life language and examples you can use in everyday moments

✅ A renewed sense of hope and clarity around your role

These aren’t just tips.

They’re the missing pieces that bring clarity and calm to your next steps.

"Noriko has helped me stop feeling overwhelmed and guilty. I used to think I was doing something wrong, but now I finally understand what’s really going on and how to support my child."
— Parent of 10 year old

Designed for Busy, Caring Parents Like You

Much of the traditional advice starts with behaviors or scripts — but skips over the emotional foundations that actually make social growth possible.

✨ Bite-sized lessons you can watch in under 30 minutes total

✨ Simple strategies you can use in real life (not just ideal scenarios)

✨ Lifetime access so you can come back when you're ready for a refresh

🔒 Risk-free guarantee — If it's not a fit, get a full refund within 7 days

FREE BONUS

Want Quick, Visual Reminders You Can Use All Week?

Get the Friendship Foundations™ Print Pack for free — A visual companion to help you stay grounded during everyday parenting moments.

✅ A visual Framework One-Pager

✅ 4 cue sheets: (Trust, Growth & Mastery, Shared Joy, and Belonging)

✅ Connection-first supportive phrases

✨ Designed to give you clear, calm direction during everyday parenting moments.

BEFORE

•  You’ve tried social stories, conversation scripts, even role-playing — but nothing sticks.
• Your child avoids group settings, playdates feel forced, and connection feels out of reach.
• You’re left wondering if you’re missing something… or if you’re running out of time.

“Why is this still so hard?”

“Why does it feel like I’m failing?”

➡️

 AFTER

• You understand what’s happening beneath the surface — and it’s not your fault or your child’s.
• You’re using simple, connection-first strategies that feel natural (and work better).
• You begin to see small but powerful shifts: more ease, shared joy, a real sense of progress.

“We had a connection moment today… and it felt real.”

“I understand my child in a whole new way — and it’s changed everything.”

Hi, I’m Noriko — The Friendship Coach

For over 30 years, I’ve supported neurodivergent children and their families across a wide range of environments — from group homes and vocational programs, to schools, mental health clinics, and now my own Social and Cognitive Learning Center in Davis, California, which I've led for over 15 years. 

This broad perspective has helped me understand what’s often missing from traditional social skills approaches — and what actually supports real connection and friendship.

I believe connection comes before skills, and when parents understand what’s happening beneath the surface, they gain the clarity and confidence to truly support their child.