Brooke - Mom, ADHD Industry Business Owner & Special Education Teacher
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"As a global leading business owner in the ADHD industry, graduating with my masters in students with disabilities, being a special education teacher and administrator for over 20 years, and reviewing thousands of evaluations and IEPs, it never ceases to amaze me how challenging some schools can be in giving your child exactly what they need with ADHD. Although I know the law, and I’m seasoned in this, I sought out Amanda to help me and my family to get the appropriate attention for my stepson.
I highly trust Amanda as a person and professional. Not only did she go over and above my family’s expectations but she made sure that she was on top of every single bit of communication with the district and our family to make sure she supported us every step of the way.
My stepson with ADHD and co-existing conditions finally received exactly what he deserved. We spent a year on our own before working with Amanda in contentious meetings, countless hours, and BIG emotions trying to get what our son deserved. This of course was to our son’s disadvantage. While we were working hard on our own, he came home from school crying, saying his teachers didn’t get him, he started failing and ended up needing therapy due to the anxiety and depression not getting the right help in school he needed.
After spending about a year with Amanda, we are thrilled to share that our son is FINALLY getting the services and the accommodations that he needs to thrive as a middle school student with ADHD. Thank you Amanda for all of your hard work for any of you thinking that you might need an advocate to help your child, Amanda is your person. I promise she will fight for you and your child until the very end."
"My story is complicated and with many twists and turns. My IEP team let me down time and time again. I felt defeated, like I was crazy for wanting my son to be re-evaluated because my “mom gut” knew something was wrong. I reached out to Amanda because I was tired- emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.
If you have a child with a disability, I know in my heart that you have felt this at some point. Amanda listened with care, compassion, and an open mind. I felt heard- I hadn’t felt that way in a long time. She assured me time and time again that she would be by my side- AND SHE WAS!! She is passionate and dedicated to fighting for kids’ rights! She’s well-versed in the law and was able to get all infractions documented on the IEP. She involved the heads of the school district because of the outrage she felt for what my family had been put through and the lack of care from the school. I never felt such an overwhelming sense of support at every point.
It was imperative to her that she get to meet with my son to know and understand the person that she was truly fighting for! It was at that moment that I said, “Amanda you are now a part of our family, and I will never go to another IEP meeting without you. I will be allowed just to be the mom and feel all those feelings that you feel when you’re discussing the progress and challenges of your child. You can be the voice of reason and make sure all things are documented as they should be”.
There are truly no words that can express my gratitude! There are some people you meet in life that help you and then there are others, like Amanda, that have such integrity, passion, and commitment that you know they will be in your life always! To take things a step further she is working with my son to know what his accommodations are and how he can
advocate for himself. Amanda is more than just an incredibly competent advocate- she makes it her personal mission to educate and support families! Amanda- we’re forever grateful for you!"
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Jenny - Mom
"I wanted to share that my son and I had an incredible experience with Amanda, who attended my son’s IEP meetings! Not 1, but 3 of them and did amazing! She fought for what my son needed in a way that really spoke to what his needs were in a way that I could not.
Her expertise was brought to the process and she took immediate action to secure the services my son deserves and requires.
Thanks to Amanda’s knowledge about the laws, rules, and her follow-up, we now have a solid plan in place for the rest of High School!
If you need someone who cares deeply, who will be relentless in advocating for your child’s needs, Amanda is the one!"​
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- Melissa, Mom
"Amanda was an amazing advocate for my son. She walked me through the process and was very patient when I had questions and needed clarification. I had multiple changes to the meeting and she made several adjustments to her schedule to attend. Not only was she professional, but she became a “bulldog” when necessary. Overall, I am happy with the experience and the outcome."
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Jessica - Mom