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
Offers
IEP/School Advocacy Help
I will help you with the IEP process, preparing for meetings and how to maintain a positive relationship with the schools, to get your child everything they need to succeed.
$14.99
Let's talk about you
Having raised two boys with autism, I have been in your shoes before. Whether you need to vent or talk about IEPs, seizures or guardianship, I am here to help you. Let's talk!
$14.99
Plan A-Z Community
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. Join my group and join the discussion.
FREE
Plan A-Z IEP and School Advocacy Group
Learn how to maximize your position on the IEP Team. You have something valuable to offer as an IEP team member. It can be very intimidating to walk into an IEP meeting as a parent, but remember -- you are the expert on your child. That's what you bring to the table! There's a lot to learn and it's an ongoing process. Let's help get you prepared for these meetings!
FREE
Years of Experience
18
Age Ranges
Early intervention (0 - 3)
Preschool (4 - 5)
Pre-teen (6 - 12)
Teen (13 - 19)
Transition (18 - 23)
Adult age (23+)
Experience with Conditions
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Expertise Areas
Behavioral Health Issues
Communication Issues
Digestive issues
Education
Genetic Conditions
Harmful Behavioral Issues
Learning Disability
Mental Health Issues
Metabolic Issues
Mild Behavioral Issues
Neurological Issues
Physical Challenges
Sensory Issues
Sleep Issues
Social Issues
Toileting or Hygiene Problems
Transition
Autoimmune Conditions
Anticonvulsant Drug Therapy
Anti-hyperactive Drug Therapy
Caregiver Sentiment
Diagnosis
Developmental Delay
Family
Financial and Legal Issues
Patient or Caregiver Support
Puberty or Sexual Issues
Victimization
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.