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EvoLibri Consulting provides direct and referred services
to provide end-to-end care, as well as a safe community experience for neurodiverse individuals.
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Q: What does Neurodiversity mean, and why do we use this term?
A: The term neurodiversity, as it applies specifically to ASD, attention deficit, learning difference, and pervasive mood disturbances, was posted on Wikipedia by two Asperger individuals as a more neutral term than 'disability'or 'disabled' -- indeed, to be neurodiverse simply means 'a diverse brain', without any negative connotation. I choose this term  because as the mother to an Aspie, I know that along with some weaknesses, there are enormous strengths in neurodiverse individuals. First as a mother, and then as a counselor, my belief has always been to play to an individual's assets. There is no need to change neurodiverse individuals -- only to help them build the skills they need to flourish in the neurotypical world, which is what EvoLibri endeavors to do. | |
About EvoLibri's Principal
Jan Johnston-Tyler, MA
Principal & Program Manager
Career, Transitional, Executive Functioning Assessment & Life Counseling
 Jan Johnston-Tyler earned her Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Santa Clara University, with an emphasis on Career Development 26 years after completing her Bachelors of Arts in English Literature with Distinction from UC Berkeley. Ms. Johnston-Tyler is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), American Counseling Association (ACA), the California Counseling Association (CCA), and the California Career Development Association (CCDA). She is published both in books and in professional journals, and frequently speaks about hidden disabilities and neurodiversity in educational and non-profit settings.
A refugee from high-tech management with an annual IT, Operations, and Personnel budget of over $22M, Jan has extensive experience in employee development and enterprise project management, and holds several awards from her innovative work in technical and ePublishing, including numerous awards from STC. Jan is also a laureate for the prestigious Smithsonian Award of Innovation.
With her extensive corporate experience, Jan brings energy, creativity, and vision to her work as the Principal of EvoLibri, which she founded in 2007. As a counselor, Ms. Johnston-Tyler brings practical and empathic solutions to all of her clients. Finally, as the mother of an Asperger Syndrome son who is now a freshman at University of Denver, she knows first hand what interventions can do for neurodiverse populations, and how exceptional these people are. In her free time, Jan loves to sail, travel, ski, cook, write, garden, and spend down time with her boyfriend and primary school-aged daughter and their Corgi, two dachsunds, and big ol' tabby cat. She also loves gaming -- both board and electronic. You can contact Jan by clicking here.
About EvoLibri's Staff
One of the great joys of running EvoLibri is the amazing people I get to work with. I have been absolutely blessed in finding a truly top-notch group of people to help provide services to our clients, and I'm proud to sing their praises. I know you will be, too, once you get to know them!
Yvette Analla
Job Developer and Service Advocate
Whether working to help clients find a job, or families wade through the maze of red tape often necessary to obtain services, Yvette brings both a wealth of experience to the table as well as the tenacity needed to get results. A former Finance and Human Resource professional, Yvette brings a friendly, but no-nonsense approach to her work, staying in touch with clients as much as daily if need be, to help them be successful in their lives.
Contact Yvette by clicking here.
Anthony Carnero
Client Services Provider, Social Activities Coach
Anthony is currently enrolled at Mission College working on his degree in psychology. He has been working with kids with special needs since he was a junior in High school when he started a chapter of an international organization called Best Buddies, whose goal is to connect one-on-one with school aged kids with disabilities. During that time, he also worked with families outside of school, doing anything from working with a five year old that was just diagnosed with autism to working with EvoLibri at Club Neuro. Most of his experience comes from helping to provide ‘round the clock care for a nine year old boy with severe autism, and receiving training from his mom who specializes in services for these wonderful individuals. After working with this family for two years, Anthony knew that this was his true calling, and we are thrilled to have him working with us! Contact Anthony by clicking here, and we're working on his photo!
Celia Costa
Client Services Provider
Celia is an Occupational Therapy student at San Jose State University. She'll be graduating next year with her BA, and will be continuing on with her Masters toward licensure. She's not sure what population will hold her attention -- soldiers returning from Afghanistan, the elderly, or neurodiverse youth -- but we're hoping to convince her that we're the group she really wants to work with! Celia currently lives in Mountain View with her finance, and when not planning her upcoming wedding in September, she hangs with her three cats, bakes, reads, does crafts...and goes shopping! By the way, we can attest to her baking prowess!
Contact Celia by clicking here.
Kate Fisher
Client Services Provider
 Kate Fisher is excited to join Evolibri! Originally from Los Angeles, she is starting her second year in the Occupational Therapy program at San Jose State University. As an O.T. major, she brings her natural sense of humor, positive energy and enthusiasm to everyone she is involved with. In her childhood and early teens, Kate was a nationally-ranked Judo champion and has also been a swim instructor for many years. She previously taught children with autism and ADHD and most recently was given the opportunity to be a volunteer coach in Aquatics with the Special Olympics, where she coached her athlete Justin to victory with a gold medal! When she’s not studying or swimming, she’s also a music minor who loves playing cello and being active outdoors.
Contact Kate by clicking here.
Hanh Nguyen
Client Services Program Manager, ABA Provider
 As our most senior employee, Hanh is the one who keeps everything and everyone moving in a straight(ish) line. Hanh is the bright light that leads our teen social groups, runs our after-school study hall for college and older high school students, and provides client services in independent living skills and as an in-school aide. While finishing her coursework at Santa Clara University toward her MFT, Hanh finds time to work privately with an autistic child and helping keep EvoLibri running smoothly. Hanh is amazingly kind and calm, and we are thrilled to have her working with us!
Contact Hanh by clicking here.
Arlene Ticoulet
Client Services Case Manager
Like Jan and Yvette, Arlene is a refugee from the corporate world, and is working on her Masters in Counseling Psychology at JFK University. Balancing school, work, and raising her kids, Arlene is the miracle worker who manages scheduling of client service providers, gathers case notes, contacts clients with changes, handles crises, passes along messages, and generally keeps our ILS clients and their parents happy and moving forward.
Contact Arlene by clicking here.
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