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Erica Hocking

Erica Hocking

Erica Hocking, B.A., Certified K-12 Special Educator

Director of Social Learning Services and Executive Function Coach/Tutor

Social Learning Executive Function Coaching

About Erica

Erica Hocking is a dedicated Social Learning and Executive Function Coach at Frankenberger Associates, bringing a deep, advocacy-driven approach to her work with students and families. As a certified special educator, she specializes in supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and various learning disabilities. Erica’s extensive experience as an interventionist is built on specialized training, including Social Thinking by Michelle Garcia Winner and certification as a PEERS® professional.

Her passion for social skills intervention was ignited by her work in various educational and therapeutic settings, including public school systems, therapeutic centers, and birth to three programs. Prior to joining FA in 2023, Erica co-founded a pediatric therapy center and later established her own practice, The Social Stop, where she continued her social learning work in private and school-based settings. This background provided her with the instrumental knowledge needed to help students with complex learning profiles achieve success at home and in school.

At FA, Erica focuses on the academic and social hardships faced by teens and young adults navigating secondary and post-secondary education. She is committed to empowering clients to confidently and assertively self-advocate for their specific learning, executive functioning, and social needs. Her comprehensive coaching approach has helped countless clients reach significant life goals, from improving grades and job performance to enhancing social lives, increasing involvement in extracurricular activities, and fostering overall well-being as they enter adulthood.

Furthermore, as a clinical supervisor, she plays a vital role in the growth of the social learning team at FA, spearheading new projects, curricula, and programs. Her greatest reward is forming long-lasting relationships with clients and families, watching their confidence blossom as they achieve major milestones like college acceptances, securing jobs, and navigating new friendships and romantic relationships.

When not coaching, Erica enjoys watching her children play sports (lacrosse, football, basketball, and field hockey), taking hikes with her family and dog, traveling, exercising, or reading a good book.

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I can not say enough positive things about Frankenberger Associates, specifically Erica H. Our college age child turned to us for support in the social skills area. An area that honestly all of us could use some training.. The life skills and executive functioning skill set that are being worked on are paramount to success in life.. These basic fundamental skills are not easy for all and Erica has the compassion, patience and knowledge to help our child to help themselves and navigate this important time in their life. This is work is ongoing and we are very happy with the progress and the connection our child has made with Erica.. 5/5 recommend

Dara, Parent

Erica was the perfect coach for our daughter who connected with her on all counts. Erica was also very honest and helpful to us as well. She’s terrific.

Parent

Erica is kind, warm and empathetic. More importantly she is skilled at imparting information as it relates to social skills. My child is very happy with everything she has learned thus far.

Parent

This 14-week program was truly some of the best money we have spent. We did not enter this program lightly but really felt like we needed to provide some additional support to our son prior to leaving for college. Erica was prompt, clear, empathetic and a wonderful coach for our son and for me as a parent. Our son exited the program with a new set of skills. We now have a new set of shared vocabulary surrounding social skills and executive functioning that has been incredibly helpful. We watched his confidence increase; he went to prom, and he is much more prepared for college. I felt incredibly supported as a parent and learned a lot along the way. Thank you, Erica! We are truly so grateful.

Parent

I cannot say enough positive things about Frankenberger Associates, specifically Erica Hocking. Our college age child turned to us for support in the social skills area. An area that honestly all of us could use some training... The life skills and executive functioning skill set that are being worked on are paramount to success in life. These basic fundamental skills are not easy for all, and Erica has the compassion, patience and knowledge to help our child to help themselves and navigate this important time in their life. This work is ongoing and we are very happy with the progress and the connection our child has made with Erica.

Parent

This 14-week program was truly some of the best money we have spent. We did not enter this program lightly but really felt like we needed to provide some additional support to our son prior to leaving for college. Erica was prompt, clear, empathetic and a wonderful coach for our son and for me as a parent. Our son exited the program with a new set of skills. We now have a new set of shared vocabulary surrounding social skills and executive functioning that has been incredibly helpful. We watched his confidence increase; he went to prom, and he is much more prepared for college. I felt incredibly supported as a parent and learned a lot along the way. Thank you, Erica! We are truly so grateful.

Parent

My daughter came into her own with Erica’s guidance and now has the tools to communicate and advocate for herself. And to not beat herself up if there are negative results.

Parent
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