Douglas Marques is a neurodivergent Educator & Behavioral Specialist, with a focus on advocating for neurodivergent youth while providing the adults around them resources to best support young people. Douglas also works as a training facilitator, teaching content that ranges from player development, navigating challenging behaviors, best practices for working in Early Childhood, and how to better work with neurodivergent populations. In addition to organizational work, Douglas coaches parents and educators through challenging situations–equipping them with tools and strategies for healthy social-emotional development in children. Prior to his work as a Behavioral Specialist, Douglas served as the President of the Soccer Stars Foundation where he partnered with families, coaches, and community organizations to provide support to players of all abilities.