Shared Steps' mission is to provide support to enable adults with developmental disabilities to lead independent and self determined lives. Our focus is on empowering individuals through interventions rooted in the principles of behavior and systematic instruction.
Our Story
Founded in 2025 by Kathryn Davis (aka Ms. Kat), the company emerged from a decade of her dedicated service to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Drawing on her experience as an educator, principal, published academic researcher, and behavioral therapist, Kathryn designed a coaching model rooted in dignity, empowerment, and data analysis. Her approach integrates evidence-based strategies with systematic instruction and personalized goal-setting, ensuring that each client receives support tailored to their unique strengths and aspirations. Kathryn's vision sets a new standard for inclusive coaching.
Our Services
Individualized coaching services are provided one - on - one in the naturally occurring setting of the skills that are taught.
Discover our range of coaching programs designed to enhance independent living skills and promote self determination.
Community Based Skills
Teach skills that are required to be successful in the community. Examples include the arrangement and use of public transit, making purchases, and social interaction.
On - the - Job Training
Teach skills on and off the job site to maintain gainful employment.
Self Determination
Teach skills that are needed to independently make choices, set goals, and achieve those goals.
Daily Independent Living Skills
Teach daily activities that are essential to lead an independent life in the home. Examples include personal hygiene, routine building, and meal preparation.
Social Skills
Teach social skills needed to maintain appropriate friendships, community relations, and romantic relationships.
OUR PROCESS
Complete contact form below. Set up initial phone call to learn more about the client and see if our services can meet your needs.
Standardized evaluation that assesses independent living skills, behavioral skills, and academic proficiency. Includes 1 hour of observations across settings.
We start by understanding the unique strengths and challenges of each individual, tailoring our coaching approach to promote personal growth and enhance daily living skills. This personalized support lays the foundation for a transformative coaching journey.
Compilation of data to create an individualized Independent Living Plan (ILP). Team meeting to make final adjustments to the ILP.
Weekly one - on - one intervention in the naturally occurring setting.
Monthly data reviews with guardians, the client, and service providers to adjust goals as needed based on progress.
Monthly data reviews with the team to review progress and make adjustments to the ILP.