About
Rooted in science. Enriched by lived experience. Focused on growth.
Project Synphora is a neuropsych-informed advocacy and education initiative focused on improving how individuals, families, and systems understand and respond to neurological and psychological differences.
Our work is grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when research, lived experience, and systems knowledge are brought into conversation, rather than treated as separate or competing sources of truth.
Project Synphora exists to bridge gaps between people and institutions, behavior and understanding, and between what systems intend to do and what they actually do in practice.
Our Approach:
We work at the intersection of science and lived experience, translating research, policy, and real-world observations into insight that is practical, humane, and grounded in evidence.
This includes:
- Interpreting and contextualizing psychological and neurodevelopmental research
- Examining how systems such as education, mental health, and justice actually operate
- Connecting lived experience with what research and law say should be happening
- Challenging practices rooted in assumption, compliance, or misinterpretation
Our work is neurodivergent-affirming, systems-aware, and education-forward, with a focus on curiosity, accountability, and long-term impact rather than quick fixes.
What We Do:
Project Synphora’s work spans education, advocacy, community building, and individualized support.
This includes:
- Educational content and public speaking on neurodivergence, behavior, and systems response
- Advocacy focused on improving institutional understanding and accountability
- Research-informed writing that integrates lived experience, evidence, and policy
- Community spaces for shared learning, discussion, and connection
- Individualized coaching for those seeking personal insight, support, or navigation
While coaching is one way people engage with Project Synphora, education and advocacy are at the core of our work, particularly in schools, organizations, and systems that shape long-term outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and families.
Who This Work Is For:
Project Synphora supports:
- Neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan
- Families navigating complex systems
- Educators, professionals, and organizations seeking deeper understanding
- Advocates and community members working toward systemic change
Our work is especially relevant for those who have experienced harm, misunderstanding, or exclusion within systems that were meant to support them.
About the Founder
Project Synphora was founded by Christine Tyson, an autistic advocate and educator with academic training in psychology at UM-Flint.
Christine’s work is informed by lived experience and years of professional engagement within educational, medical, and institutional systems, both personally and as a parent. Her focus is on identifying where systems break down, how misinterpretation becomes embedded in practice, and how evidence-based understanding can lead to better outcomes for individuals and communities.
Project Synphora reflects a commitment to clarity over compliance, understanding over control, and education as a tool for systemic change.
A Note on Scope and Boundaries
Project Synphora is not a clinical practice and does not provide diagnosis, therapy, or crisis intervention. Our work is educational, advocacy-focused, and supportive in nature, and is intended to complement, not replace, clinical or legal services.