Suzanne Shaft

I am a mom of children with Autism and other special needs, and I’ve been advocating for 18y and it would be my pleasure to help you

Experienced parent

1:1 Consults

Disability Advocate

Age Ranges Served

0-23+

Experience with Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learning Disability

Intellectual Disability

Developmental Delay

Cerebral Palsy

Baby Developmental Delay

Behavioral Disorder

Brain Injury

Services Offered

A parents perspective on disability planning

Transition periods are hard. Talk to me and we’ll devise an action plan for your child’s future.

$50.00

1:1 Appointment

Ages 18-23+

30 Minutes

Continued growth for your special needs adult

I can help you brainstorm some fun ways you can stimulate your adult child's continued engagement, growth, and learning.

$50.00

1:1 Appointment

Ages 18-23+

30 Minutes

Does my child need an IEP or 504 plan for ADHD?

You will learn what accommodations are available to your child with ADHD. Learn what to ask for and how to ask for it.

$50.00

1:1 Appointment

Ages 4-23

30 Minutes

Get help preparing for your IEP meeting

Let me help you with your school meetings. Talk to me and let’s get you a plan.

$50.00

1:1 Appointment

Ages 6-23

1 Hour 30 Minutes

How to advocate for your child - health and school resource

Need help with school issues? Come talk to me and we’ll get you a plan.

$50.00

1:1 Appointment

Ages 4-23

30 Minutes

How to go about getting a second opinion

How can you tell if new symptoms or behaviors are not "just Autism?" Maybe it's time for a second opinion.

$50.00

1:1 Appointment

Ages 0-23+

30 Minutes

How to prepare for elementary school school education

Is your child just starting their school journey? Let's get you set up with what you need to know.

$50.00

1:1 Appointment

Ages 4-12

30 Minutes

How to prepare for key meetings like triennial reviews?

ETRs can be overwhelming. Let's chat, and I'll help you sort through all the forms and information to get your child what they need.

$50.00

1:1 Appointment

Ages 6-23

30 Minutes

How to work with the special ed team to prepare your child for transition out of school

Your child is coming to the end of their school career. What options are available? What do you need to know? Come talk to me.

$50.00

1:1 Appointment

Ages 18-23+

30 Minutes

How to write or review your child's IEP plan goals and track progress?

Is your child really making progress on their IEP goals? I can help you look at them and see if they need any fine tuning.

$50.00

1:1 Appointment

Ages 6-23

30 Minutes

Let's talk about getting a diagnosis

Do you think something is going on with your child? Getting a diagnosis is the first step to getting them what they need.

$50.00

1:1 Appointment

Ages 0-5

30 Minutes

Let's talk about you

Raising a neurodiverse child is difficult. How can you take care of yourself so you can take care of them?

$50.00

1:1 Appointment

Ages 0-19

30 Minutes

Parenting an older child

Children with neurodiversities become adults with neurodiversities. How can you help them in adulthood?

$50.00

1:1 Appointment

Ages 18-23+

30 Minutes

About

Autism is not a one-size fits all condition. It is often said that if you’ve met one person with Autism, you’ve met one person with Autism. What works for one person may not work for another; what works one time may not work the next time. That’s why it’s beneficial to have options…to fill up your toolbox with different plans to meet the next challenge. I am a mom of children with Autism and other special needs, and I’ve been advocating for them for over 18 years. I’ve learned a lot through this journey, and I’d like to share what I have learned with you. There’s a lot of new language to learn, a lot of specialists and therapists that you’ll encounter, so many meetings to attend (IEPs, IFSPs, etc.), and a lot of other medical conditions that can go along with Autism. It can be overwhelming to navigate all of this – and you don’t get an instruction manual with your special needs child that tells you what steps you need to take and when. That’s where I can help.