Experience with heart. Guidance with purpose.
I’m Carolina Parra, founder of NeuroIncluir, a bilingual Early Childhood Special Education teacher and Developmental Specialist supporting young children and families with clarity, warmth, and respect.
Carolina Portrait
Professional / Lifestyle
From classroom experience to family-centered guidance.
My journey began as a Paraprofessional Educator and later as a Registered Behavior Technician, where I learned to truly see each child beyond their diagnosis.
Over the years, I grew into an ECSE Preschool Teacher in a Special Day Class, supporting children with autism, ADHD, and developmental delays.
Today, my work includes supporting neurodivergent children in inclusive preschool settings and providing home-based early intervention for infants, toddlers, and their families.
Rooted in the Latino community.
Born and raised in Colombia, my work has always been deeply connected to bilingual and binational families navigating systems, languages, cultures, and advocacy.
Every child is already whole.
My work is grounded in a neurodiversity-affirming, culturally responsive, and family-centered approach. My role is not to change who a child is, but to understand them, support them, and adapt the environment around them so they can grow, learn, and belong.
Credentials & Education
- Master of Arts in Early Childhood Special Education
- Early Childhood Special Education Teaching Credential
- Cross-cultural, Language, and Academic Development Certification
- Child Development Master Teacher Permit
- First Aid & CPR Certified
What guides my work
- Respect for neurodivergent children and their unique needs
- Clear guidance for parents and caregivers
- Evidence-informed strategies that feel practical at home
- Warm, accessible, and culturally responsive support
- Collaboration between families, educators, and professionals
Continuing Education
- Classroom Dina Child Group Leader Training – The Incredible Years
- Inclusion Works! Modifications & Accommodations – CA Dept. of Social Services / WestEd
- Beyond Behavior: Understanding Attention-Seeking in Young Children – Early Childhood Investigations
- Beginning Together Inclusion Webinar Series – CA Collaborative / WestEd
- The Compassionate Coach: Building Bridges to Support Educators – Early Childhood Investigations
- PTKLF: Introduction / ATL / SED – San Diego County Office of Education
- How to Better Assess Your Autistic Students – NeuroAffirm Therapy Academy
- An Introduction to ADHD and its Implications – South County SELPA
- Increasing Participation of Autistic / Neurodiverse Learners – SPED Summit
NeuroIncluir was created to make the first steps feel clearer.
For families who are observing, wondering, advocating, or simply trying to understand their child better, my goal is to offer guidance that feels professional, human, and deeply respectful.