BCBA, School Team member in CA

In my career, I have had VERY negative experiences with child/adult advocates. I had the pleasure of first meeting Ms. Stewart while I was the BCBA for a very rural district. The parent was appropriately disgruntled for multiple reasons. Ms. Stewart epitomized the complete opposite of my preceding experiences. She contributed thoughtful commentary to discussions, assuaged parent concerns when appropriate, explained IEP linguistics/jargon to the parent when needed without being at all domineering or condescending, and was overall a team member that I valued highly. Also, when she raised critical points (e.g., eligibility, goal criteria/measurability/attainability) to district staff, she did so respectfully, intelligently, and with a spirit of collaboration across all team members for the benefit of our little one. She accomplished all of this without ever making anyone feel inferior, creating an adversarial environment, or being at all hostile to anyone. My experiences with Ms. Stewart were polar opposites to nearly every one of my previous advocacy experiences. I wish all advocates had her interpersonal and professional skills.

Parent of Elementary Student in CA

I will say I just requested to increase his 1:1 time and reading accuracy before signing the IEP. They doubled his 1:1 time with an aide and increased his goal to 90%! I’m so happy. I am so grateful for you!

Parent of a Middle School Student in New Jersey

Omg !! Lisa, thank you so much.

I would’ve been lost without you!!

Parent of a Middle School Student in Texas

"​Until I enlisted your services, the school officials were rush, rush, rush. It caused a lot of stress on me and my son, and I was constantly fighting wit the school to get what my child needed. Thank you for removing our stress and holding the school accountable. He is now getting what he needs, and his grades are fantastic."

Parent of a Middle School Student in Indiana

With your help, I left this meeting feeling really good about myself & the knowledge I gained from you. By the way, the School Principal said the letter I wrote was well written...so, again Thank you for that!!

Parent of an Elementary School Student in Oregon

One of the most impressive aspects of Lisa's representation was her ability to quickly grasp the intricacies of my daughter's unique situation. Her deep understanding of my child's needs demonstrated her commitment to providing the best possible support. It was evident that Lisa had done her homework and thoroughly prepared for the meeting, which put me at ease knowing we were in capable hands.

Lisa's interpersonal skills were remarkable. She effortlessly built a strong rapport with the school officials, creating a collaborative atmosphere that was conducive to productive discussions. Her approach was both professional and empathetic, ensuring that everyone's concerns were heard and respected. At the same time, Lisa knew when to assert herself firmly when necessary to advocate for my daughter's rights and needs.

Thanks to Lisa's invaluable assistance, we were able to secure substantial improvements for my daughter's education. Specifically, we were able to increase her pull-out time significantly, which is essential for her progress. Additionally, Lisa's efforts resulted in the addition of four days of one-on-one OG time, providing my daughter with the personalized attention she needs.