Ask An ASD Mom
Monica Hoo, Ed.D.
Independent Educational Consulting | Specials Needs
Monica Hoo, M.P.A., M.A.L.S., Ed.D.
Educational Consultant | Advocate | Coach | Developer | Researcher | Hablo español
Supporting families Virtually!
Available for live video conferencing and phone consultation after 5:30 PM EST and on weekends, when you need me the most.
Available in-person in South Florida
I am based out of South Florida and am happy to meet with you and your family in person if that is your preference.
Been there, done that, I can help!
I am a mother, wife, and HigherEd professional (Ed.D.) raising kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and giftedness. I have Dysgraphia (a form of dyslexia that affects writing) and ADHD. Since our kids were diagnosed I completed my doctorate and become a researcher. My dissertation focused on the Academic Transition and Success Experiences of College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), that critical move from high school to college.
As a parent, I’ve learned to navigate the educational system to support my teens' education, their needs for accommodations, and their career aspirations. I’ve also learned to listen, guide, and support other families starting similar journeys.
My family and I know how overwhelming it can be just to try and find where to begin researching how to support our kids. In the beginning, "you don’t know what you don’t know" (Rumsfeld, 2002). I also have non-visible disabilities, which has been a gift when it came to understanding and empathizing with my teens’ challenges, providing them with strategies they will use, and understanding the joy behind their successes.
We all deserve a supportive, knowledgeable voice on this journey. 👍 I can help by coaching you through each step💕 You are not alone. #AskAnASDMom.
I work with families across the United States. I also work with International families relocating to the United States with a need for assistance with their children's educational needs.
Education
University of Miami
2021 Doctor of Education - Ed.D., Higher Education Administration/Higher Education Leadership
2021 Doctor of Education - Ed.D., Higher Education Administration/Higher Education Leadership
My study captured and learned from the Academic Transition Experiences of College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Additional areas of focus on Higher Education Leadership/Administration, Student Retention. Generation X parents and their Generation Z college students, adjustment and institution programs and mentorship.
University of Miami
2016 Master of Arts and Liberal Studies (M.A.L.S.), Sociology
2016 Master of Arts and Liberal Studies (M.A.L.S.), Sociology
Florida International University
2012 Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Advocacy Work
Whether its advocating for parents, employees, graduate students or grade school kids I believe in serving the community I live in. Here are a few examples of how I stay connected.
When Monica Hoo, M.A.L.S. ’16, Ed.D. ’21 embarked on a doctoral program at the University of Miami School of Education and Human Development, she drew inspiration from her own experience as the parent of two sons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Temple Israel of Greater Miami Board of Trustees 2022-2024
Monica Hoo elected as Vice President - Marketing & Communications
I am a parent member along with my husband and kids of since 2015 of UM-NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD). Their mission is to provide support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities.
The mission of Disability Network Alliance, a University of Miami based employee resource group, is to build an environment that enhances the experiences of faculty, staff, and the broader community regardless of abilities.
University of Miami Higher Education Student Association (UM HESA), we welcome all graduate students of education and provide a friendly community with networking and professional development opportunities. Through events and this online resource we hope to keep you informed while provide a positive and free membership experience. UM HESA is affiliated with the Graduate Students Association of the University of Miami.