Dr. Tamara J. Mourton has over three decades of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, neurodiversity, and complex needs. She spent 24 years at Kern Regional Center in Bakersfield, CA, before founding Mourton’s Top-Notch Connections in 2018. Today, her company provides specialized education consulting, in-home care and companionship, and coordinated independent living services for adults with developmental disabilities.

To Dr. Mourton, this work is deeply personal. She believes that every individual—whether they are facing therapeutic challenges, navigating neurodiversity, or seeking greater independence—deserves support that truly fits who they are. Her background in psychology, combined with extensive knowledge of programs and supports nationwide, equips her to help individuals with diverse needs find the right services, environments, and pathways to greater independence and fulfillment.

With a warm, whole-person approach, Dr. Mourton partners with families to identify therapeutic placements, transitional programs, college or vocational options, and community-based supports tailored to each individual’s strengths and goals. Her mission remains the same across every service she provides: to ensure each person has access to the resources, guidance, and compassionate expertise they need to move toward a healthier, more stable, and more fulfilling life.