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Trauma informed, relationship- centered behavior support.

Our Services:

Collaborative, individualized supports for families and schools.

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  • Cedar & Stream provides individualized, trauma informed ABA-informed support for families navigating behavioral, developmental, and learning challenges. Services are collaborative and tailored to each family’s unique needs.

    Parent Coaching & Caregiver Support

    • One-on-one coaching for parents and caregivers

    • Focus on understanding behavior, building skills, and increasing confidence

    • Strategies designed for real-life routines and family values

    Behavioral & Educational Consultation

    • Targeted consultation around behavioral, developmental, and learning needs

    • Support with routines, transitions, emotional regulation, and skill development

    • Collaboration with families to clarify goals and next steps

    IEP & Educational Support

    • Support for families navigating the IEP process

    • Preparation for IEP meetings, including goal review and questions to ask

    • Guidance on understanding services, accommodations, and supports

    • Collaborative support alongside families (not legal representation)

    Services focus on education, preparation, and collaboration with school teams.

    Kindergarten Readiness & Transition Support (Including IEPs)

    • Support for families preparing a preschool-aged child for kindergarten

    • Guidance around IEP transition planning and school enrollment

    • Focus on skills that support success in a school setting (e.g., routines, communication, behavior)

    • Collaboration with caregivers and educational teams when appropriate

    Behavioral Observation and Plan Development (Home-Based)

    • Consultation to better understand behavior in the home and community

    • Development of individualized behavior support plans

    • Focus on proactive strategies, skill-building, and consistency

    • Plans designed to fit family routines and values

    • Ongoing consultation available to support implementation

    Appointment Preparation & Support

    • Support preparing for medical or developmental appointments

    • Help identifying concerns, questions, and goals ahead of appointments

    • Strategies to support behavior and communication during visits

    • Non-medical support focused on advocacy and preparation before and at appointments.

    Cedar & Stream does not provide medical advice or diagnosis.

    Not sure which type of support is right for your family?
    A free consultation can help clarify needs and determine next steps. Click below to schedule a FREE consultation.

  • Cedar & Stream partners with schools to provide collaborative, evidence-based behavioral consultation that supports students, staff, and systems. Services are designed to be practical, ethical, and responsive to the real demands of school environments.

    All services are consultative in nature and emphasize collaboration with existing school teams.

    School-Based Behavioral Consultation & Support

    • General behavioral consultation to support students across academic and social settings

    • Observation of students in classrooms and school environments

    • Practical recommendations aligned with school routines and resources

    • Emphasis on proactive, skill-building, and relationship-centered approaches

    IEP & Educational Planning Support

    • Support with IEP development and goal writing

    • Collaboration around behavior-related and social-emotional goals, accommodations, and supports

    • Guidance to ensure behavioral recommendations are meaningful and implementable

    • Assistance preparing for IEP meetings and follow-up planning

    Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) & Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)

    • Conducting behavioral observations and data review

    • Development of FBAs and BIPs tailored to school settings

    • Plans that prioritize function-based, proactive strategies

    • Collaboration with educators and support staff for effective implementation

    Trauma-Informed Staff Coaching

    • Coaching and consultation grounded in trauma-informed principles

    • Support for understanding behavior through a lens of safety, regulation, and relationship

    • Strategies that reduce punitive responses and support student dignity

    • Collaborative problem-solving with staff teams

    Classroom-Level Support & Strategy Development

    • Practical ideas and supports for classroom environments

    • Assistance with routines, transitions, and proactive classroom structures

    • Strategies to support regulation, engagement, and participation

    • Focus on feasibility and sustainability for educators

    Teacher Training & Professional Development

    • Customized training for teachers and school staff

    Topics may include:

    • Understanding behavior function

    • Proactive classroom strategies

    • Behavior support planning

    • Data-informed decision making

    • Trainings tailored to school goals and student populations

    Manifestation Determination Support

    • Consultation related to behavior and disability considerations

    • Support reviewing behavioral data and contextual factors

    • Guidance to support thoughtful, individualized decision-making

    • Collaborative support alongside school teams

    Threat Assessment Support (Consultative)

    • Behavioral consultation related to threat assessment processes

    • Support with understanding behavior patterns, context, and risk factors

    • Emphasis on prevention, early intervention, and student support

    • Collaborative, non-punitive approach focused on safety and regulation

    Data Tracking & Coaching

    • Support developing meaningful data-collection systems

    • Coaching staff on data tracking that is realistic and useful

    • Assistance interpreting data to guide decision-making

    • Focus on systems that support consistency without overburdening staff

    Specialized Behavioral Expertise

    • IISCA-trained (Interview-Informed Synthesized Contingency Analysis)

    • Function-based assessment and support grounded in contemporary ABA practice

    • Emphasis on compassionate, ethical, trauma informed, and individualized behavior support

    Interested in consultation, training, or collaborative support for your school or district?
    A FREE consultation is available to discuss needs, goals, and potential collaboration. Click below to schedule.

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Schedule a FREE consultation

A free 30-minute consultation is a space to connect, share concerns, and explore support in a thoughtful and respectful way. This conversation is intended to feel collaborative, supportive, and paced with care.

During the consultation, we may:

  • Talk through current concerns and priorities

  • Share relevant background in a way that feels comfortable

  • Clarify needs across home, school, or systems

  • Discuss potential supports and next steps

This consultation is informational and exploratory in nature. No services are provided during this time, and there is no obligation to move forward. You are welcome to ask questions and take time to decide if Cedar and Stream is the right fit for your Family or School.

Consultations are offered virtually and are designed to meet families and school teams where they are.

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Evidence Based. Trauma Informed. Compassionate. Joyful.

Hello! I’m Shannen Itterley — a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, wife, mother of seven, and longtime foster and adoptive parent.

My life at home and my work in the field have shown me just how deeply children thrive when they are met with compassion, predictability, connection, and trauma-informed support. I understand firsthand the need for positive, practical behavior strategies that create a peaceful, joyful environment for the whole family.

Over the years, I found myself walking alongside caregivers, educators, and children who needed something more than traditional behavior support. They needed an approach rooted in safety, dignity, relationship, and evidence-based practice.

That is why I created Cedar & Stream Behavior Consulting — a space where families and schools can access trauma-informed, collaborative, and caring support.

My Approach

I specialize in trauma-informed behavior response and bring advanced training in Ukeru® and Safety-Care® practices. My work blends the science of behavior analysis with an understanding of attachment, nervous system regulation, family dynamics, and child development.

I believe behavior support must address the whole family system, not just the child. My goal is to help you build routines, systems, and skills that reduce stress, strengthen connection, and support success for everyone.

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Contact Us

Cedar & Stream welcomes inquiries from families and schools seeking collaborative, compassionate behavioral support.

If you’re unsure where to start, scheduling a free consultation is often the best first step. This allows space to connect, ask questions, and explore whether support through Cedar & Stream may be a good fit. For general, non urgent questions, please fill out the form on this page.