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The Range Collective partners with schools, families, and organizations to build workplaces and classrooms where autistic and neurodiverse individuals thrive.
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The Range Collective, LLC is an autism-informed college and career readiness boutique consulting firm serving families and institutions. The firm provides specialized consulting for students from middle school through young adulthood, professional development for institutions of higher education and organizations, and family guidance for neurodivergent transition planning.
Dr. Leanna Range-Norwood brings more than 30 years in education spanning student, educator, school leader, and doctoral researcher, with original research in autism employment outcomes grounded in Self-Determination Theory. Services are delivered in person and virtually via Zoom across Mississippi and the southeastern region.
Dr. Leanna Range-Norwood
Founder and Principal Consultant
How We Help
College and Career Readiness
Customized autism-informed roadmaps for college admission, career entry, and workforce transition for middle school through young adult populations.
Strengths-based, identity-first coachingProfessional Development
Training for educators, HR teams, employer partners, and family advocates, plus conference keynotes, breakouts, and webinars on autism employment and Self-Determination Theory.
For institutions and key decision-makersFamily and Transition Navigation
Family navigation and parent guidance for neurodivergent transition planning across education-to-employment pathways, grounded in research and lived experience.
In person and virtual via ZoomWhy The Range Collective
EdD, Learning and Organizational Change (Baylor, 2026) with original qualitative research on adults with autism in workplace settings grounded in Self-Determination Theory.
More than 30 years in education spanning student, educator, school leader, and doctoral researcher, including school principalships and faculty excellence awards.
Mississippi Class AAAA (121) Special Education License, the highest licensure level in Mississippi, valid July 2026 through June 2031.
OAR-funded autism work readiness research with grant oversight, team supervision, and 300+ participants served at a North Texas nonprofit.
Certified Highlands Ability Battery Consultant for strengths-based neurodiverse career assessment.
APA Division 33 Professional Affiliate and IECA Associate Member, with an established referral network across advocacy, healthcare, and higher education.
Google Reviews
"Due to the insightful and nurturing advice given by Leanna, I was fortunate enough to receive acceptance into all my desired colleges and universities. Her determined and meticulous care throughout my application process left no room for worry."
"The guidance provided was absolutely essential to navigating the complex admissions landscape."
"Incredible support that made all the difference."
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