FAQs

Functional literacy is the ability to interpret and decode written words and symbols to carry out daily living activities needed to secure and maintain a home and employment, and manage one’s health conditions (Grajo & Gutman, 2019).

In any given night, approximately 554,000 people are homeless in the United States (National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2018; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2017).

A study by St Mungo’s Broadway found that 51% of 139 homeless clients lacked basic skills in written English (Kanndoo, 2018).

Several government funded programs are in place to help unhoused individuals with their literacy skills (Wlodkowski & Ginsberg; 2017).

Neuro-navigation wants to educate, advocate and empower young individuals and their families in their plight to get a basic education while they are still young and ultimately reduce the illiteracy rate that often results in experiencing a life of living on the streets.

References:

Grajo L., Gutman S. A. (2019). The role of occupational therapy in functional literacy. Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 7(1), Article 13.

National Alliance to End Homelessness. (2018). State of homelessness. Retrieved from https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/homelessness-statistics/state-of-homelessness-report/

“The Literacy Crisis in the Homeless Population.” Kanndoo, www.kanndoo.org/news/the-literacy-crisis-in-the-homeless-population.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (2017). 2017 annual homeless assessment report (AHAR) to congress. Retrieved from https://www.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/2017-AHAR-Part-1.pdf

Wlodkowski R. J., Ginsberg M. B. (2017). Enhancing adult motivation to learn: A comprehensive guide for teaching all adults. San Francisco, CA: John Wiley.

Educational equity ensures every child has the resources and opportunities they need to thrive, no matter their background or abilities. At Neuro Navigation, we offer advocacy tools and resources to help you create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for your child.

Advocating for your child's education can feel challenging, but you're not alone. At Neuro Navigation, we provide tools, strategies, and resources to empower you. From understanding your child's rights to preparing for school meetings, we're here to guide you every step of the way. Discover Kelly's inspiring journey in her memoir for real-life insights.

Absolutely! Kelly would love to share her inspiring journey and success story with your group. Visit our service page to book her for your event and inspire your audience with her experiences.

No. While many of our resources are designed for parents and caregivers, we also support neurodivergent learners themselves and others who want to better understand, advocate, and provide informed support.

Yes. Our mission is to support neurodivergent learners and their families in navigating both educational and healthcare environments. We focus on clear, practical tools that help you advocate more effectively in the spaces that matter most.

You can download the free guide from our website. It includes step-by-step support and pre-filled templates designed to help you take action and advocate for your child’s academic success.