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B U S I N E S S P RO F I L E S 78 B U S I N E S S P R O F I L E S S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N I n t o d a y ' s c l i m a t e o f s t u d e n t s t r e s s , educational inequity, and rising diagnoses of ADHD, autism, anxiety, and dyslexia, a Maine-grown company is making national waves by doing something revolutionary: building a learning model around the needs of neurodivergent students. Founded by educator, neurodiversity advocate, and innovator Jessica Molloy, M.Ed., WHILDE (Whole Child Education) is not just a coaching service or private school. It's a movement to redesign education from the inside out, specifically for the students it has historically failed. Seeing the Whole Student — Especially the Ones Most Often Missed Ask any WHILDE family what makes the program different, and you'll hear it again and again: "ey see my child." At WHILDE, seeing means understanding every part of a learner, not just academics, but emotional rhythms, sensory sensitivities, energy patterns, sleep cycles, behavior triggers, and executive function gaps. It's a deeply individualized, neurodi- vergent-affirming approach — and it's where the WHILDE Method begins. Developed by Molloy through her lived experience and clini- cal training in social work, education, and behavioral therapy, the WHILDE Method follows three key stages: Discover. Evolve. Flourish. Every service — whether one-on-one coaching, per- sonalized neurodevelopmental evaluations, or school enroll- ment — begins by mapping the student's whole self through the B·A·I·N·E·S framework: Behavior, Aspiration, Interests, Nutrition, Exercise, and Sleep. is holistic model honors the complexity of neurodivergent brains while giving students and families something they rarely get from traditional systems: a clear, compassionate starting point. " We're not here to fix kids," says Molloy. "We're here to uncover who they are, help them see it too, and give them the tools to lead themselves forward. " Understanding the WHILDE Method e WHILDE Method is more than a framework. It's a radi- cally inclusive system designed around neurodivergent learning — backed by science, powered by empathy, and tailored to the realities of today's students. WHILDE's three-stage journey supports neurodivergent learners in becoming confident, capable, and self-led. 1. Discover — WHILDE uses interviews, observational data, and family input to create a profile that pinpoints how each student thinks, feels, and functions across the B·A·I·N·E·S domains. 2. Evolve — Coaching begins here. Students learn to work with their brain, not against it. ey develop executive function, emotional regulation, and confidence — not through pressure or performance, but through trust and strategy. 3. Flourish — is is when students begin to self-direct. ey apply tools and confidence to lead their own lives — academi- cally, socially, and emotionally. Rooted in research from neuropsychology, executive func- tion science, sensory integration, and strength-based education, the WHILDE Method isn't a one-size-fits-all fix. It's a flexible, affirming lens that evolves with the learner and invites families and educators to grow alongside them. Whether applied through coaching, schooling, or at home, it helps students stop surviving school and start building lives. e Confidence Gap: A Crisis for Neurodivergent Learners WHILDE was founded to solve a heartbreaking pattern: students arriving with therapy notes, failed IEPs, and diagnoses — yet still feeling broken and behind. is "Confidence Gap" is the space between their real ability and what they believe they can do — and WHILDE made it their mission to close it. To do that, they created the Confidence Index to track growth in confidence, executive function, self-advocacy, and emotional regulation. It's more than a metric — it's a mirror. It shows growth and gives students a language for their success. "When neurodivergent kids believe they're capable, everything changes," says Molloy. "Confidence is the turning point." What WHILDE LLC Offers: Services Designed for Neurodivergent Minds WHILDE LLC, led by Jessica's husband and co-founder, Danny Molloy, offers in-person and virtual services for students across the U.S. — all grounded in the WHILDE Method and optimized for neurodivergent learning profiles. Evaluations WHILDE Evaluations — Key to our discovery phase, these personalized assessments uncover patterns, behaviors, and unseen obstacles shaping your child's life, offering clarity and direction. When students understand who they are and how they operate, everything shifts. ey stop guessing, stop hid- ing — and start showing up. WHILDE Helping Neurodivergent Students Discover, Evolve, and Flourish The WHILDE School 25 Yarmouth Crossing Drive, Yarmouth, ME 04096 Sector: Micro-School Founded: 2018 Maine employees: 11 whildeschool.org WHILDE LLC 40 Forest Falls Drive, Suite 1, Yarmouth, ME 04096 Sector: Education Founded: 2016 Maine employees: 12 whilde.com Above: WHILDE is a family business, Jessica, Danny and their four girls celebrate on Graduation Day. P H O T O C O U R T E S Y O F W H I L D E L L C

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