LEARN MORE ABOUT ANDREA HIGGINS AND HER JOURNEY THROUGH EDUCATION
Passion Leads to Dedication
From a young age, Andrea had a heart for those who learn differently. It was not until adulthood that she would discover the reasoning behind that passion. As an undiagnosed ADHD student, she would continue through her educational journey with struggle and a desire to succeed. Andrea attended Texas Women's University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Child Development. She would spend her summers working as a camp counselor at Charis Hills Summer Camp for children with ADHD, high-functioning Autism, Asperger's disorder, and other special needs.
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Andrea would continue on to graduate in 2013 and become a full-time staff member of Charis Hills where she would manage and facilitate a therapeutic riding program and act as Activities Coordinator to monitor and coordinate activities for staff and students weekly. In 2015 Andrea met her husband and moved to Colorado City, Texas where she obtained her emergency teaching certification and would later become certified in Special Education K-12.
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With this teaching certificate, Andrea would go on to educate in a variety of settings including Resource, Math Inclusion, Self-Contained Behavior, and Life Skills. In 2022 Andrea applied to the Educational Diagnostician Program at Sul Ross University and obtained a job at the local co-op to serve as an ARD Facilitator and Behavior Interventionist for 8 small and rural districts. In December of 2023 Andrea graduated from Sul Ross and continues to serve as an Educational Diagnostician with a specialty in behavior intervention.
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DISCLAIMER: It is important to note that Andrea's certifications (ADHD or Educational Diagnostician) do not allow her to diagnose any child or adult with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Only to educate on the topic. Individuals must go through their primary care physician and/or a Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Certified Educator
Turning Life Experiences into Educational Opportunities
Andrea was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in 2013 and would go on to be diagnosed with Anxiety and Depression following the birth of her first child. Now, Andrea has been happily married for 7 years and has four children (13, 5, 3, and 1). Andrea's son (5) was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 4 and her middle son (3) has a significant Speech Delay. ADHD is an experience that runs the Higgins Household and Andrea is passionate about helping other parents find success in the hard parts!
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After completing 30 hours of continuing education, with 24 hours specific to ADHD assessment and treatment topics; 3 hours specific to psychopharmacology, and 3 hours specific to managing ADHD in an educational setting, Andrea became a Evergreen Certified ADHD Educator in 2023. The following courses were completed by Andrea to obtain her certification:
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ADHD Across the Lifespan: Assessment, Medication & Non-Medication Essentials
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Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication​
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ADHD in Children and Adolescents: Advances in Diagnosis, Treatment and Management
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Rethinking ADHD: A New Treatment Approach
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Psychopharmacology: Essential Updates for Mental Health Professionals
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Treatment Strategies to Help Your Adult Clients Thrive
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Extended Adolescence - When 25 Looks More Like 18: Clinical Strategies for Clients Struggling to Meet the Demands of Adulthood​
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Adult ADHD: Targeting Executive Skills to Manage ADHD in Adults
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ADHD, Relationships, and Sex: Strategies to Overcome the Over/Under-Functioner Dynamic
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Managing ADHD in an Educational Setting
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Identifying and Treating the 1 in 5 students with ADHD and Learning Disabilities who are Returning to School Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood​
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CBT Strategies for Kids and Adolescents: Supporting Students with ADHD and Anxiety
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DISCLAIMER: It is important to note that Andrea's certifications (ADHD or Educational Diagnostician) do not allow her to diagnose any child or adult with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Only to educate on the topic. Individuals must go through their primary care physician and/or a Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
