Special Education Advocacy and Consultation: Laurel Collins

12/04/2025

Event in Woburn for young adults 18-30. It's rare to find events like this for this age group.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Steve from Blues Clues.

10/31/2025

IEP Tip: if your child is turning 3 and the receiving district denies eligibility, be very strategic in how you respond. If a district can not collect data because kiddo would not adhere to standardized testing, that is data in itself. The experts of a kiddo under 3 are parents and EI. EI should speak to any presentation and testing. If not- district can choose to not accept EI testing. Parent always has a right to an IEE. It could and will delay services, so put in writing disagreement and ensure you have outside providers who will support. Only 69% or less of kiddos in part C will qualify for Part B services. Be smart and sadly also strategic and remember qualifying for EI is very different for qualifying for special education.

10/31/2025

Here's a tool to use if you have a kiddo who might need some prompts. Please all be kind tonight when trick or treaters come to your door--- all.

10/29/2025

If you live near Woburn and need some amazing food, see my friend and this video. Grew up with this amazing family. Thanks Roma's Bakery for all you are doing for people. Bakery items, pizza, sandwiches and so many wonderful high quality items are made there. Family run business. Those who are in need, show on the 1st and those who don't need please share this post as we as communities take care of each other

06/21/2025

Meals for Autism: 365 meals to 365 families🌟

UPDATE (2:00 EST on Saturday June 21st): Since we shared this post this morning, all available dates through Sep. 30 have filled up. Stay tuned and we will make dates available for later in the year soon!
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Thus far in 2025, 172 families have participated in the nationwide program where the Flutie Foundation purchases delicious subs from Jersey Mike's Subs for people with autism and their immediate family every single day.

All you need to pick a day, choose your location, and enjoy up to 4 free subs from your local Jersey Mike's! It's our mission to provide families with an opportunity to connect, share a meal, and focus on what matters most.

The Flutie Foundation is extremely proud to pioneer Meals for Autism as our mission to help the autism community flourish grows more each day!

Sign up and learn more: https://flutiefoundation.org/jerseymikes/meals-for-autism/

Please direct any questions regarding Meals for Autism directly to [email protected]

06/08/2025

https://www.campustocommunity.org/ free respite care available through umass this summer

The Campus to Community Program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to provide weekly respite care to a local family raising a child, adolescent or adult with an intellectual or developmental disability. StudentsEarn college credits and make a difference in someone’s life. LEARN MORE F...

06/07/2025

Early childhood question- What is one thing you wish someone had better explained to you about special education in public schools after your child turned 3/aged out of Early Intervention? *Were you prepared for the turning 3 process? *

06/05/2025