Independent Educational Advocates

03/05/2024

I am no longer taking new clients. But this is who you need!

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Leading Ladies 2024

08/12/2022

Hello to all of my incredible families. I Hope the summer is treating you well. I wanted to let you know that I am not accepting any new clients as I have decided to go back to the classroom as a Special Educator.

I will still consult with existing clients. For new clients please reach out to Christine Canning Levy at https://levyadvocacy.com/. She is a wonderful colleague and friend. I highly recommend her.

As always, remember “parents are a child’s first and most influential teacher… seize the opportunity!”

Best!
Mary Lou

Levy Educational Advocacy takes an organized, personalized and calm approach to addressing the needs and rights of your student.

07/22/2022

Study participants with dyslexia wanted for research

Volunteers wanted to take part in a Hunter College study on Reading and Error Recognition. You may be eligible if you:
• Are within the ages of 18 - 65 years.
• Are a monolingual English Speaker.
• Have access to a computer with internet capabilities.

The survey study takes 45 – 80 minutes. Upon completion you are eligible to be entered into a raffle to win a $50 Amazon gift card!

If you are interested in participating, please email [email protected] or visit tiny.one/HunterProofreadingStudy

07/22/2022

01/15/2022

I had the pleasure to present to the South Kingstown SELAC last evening. Wonderful group wanting to learn more ways to advocate for their children and collaborate with schools.

10/17/2021

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Learn. Advocate. Transform.

10/08/2021

Shared with me…
October is ADHD awareness month. This poem sums it up. ❤️❤️

A.D.H.D.
Take my hand and come with me,
I want to teach you about ADHD.
I need you to know, I want to explain,
I have a very different brain.
Sights, sounds, and thoughts collide.
What to do first? I can't decide.
Please understand I'm not to blame,
I just can't process things the same.
Take my hand and walk with me,
Let me show you about ADHD.
I try to behave, I want to be good,
But I sometimes forget to do as I should.
Walk with me and wear my shoes,
You'll see its not the way I'd choose.
I do know what I'm supposed to do,
But my brain is slow getting the message through.
Take my hand and talk with me,
I want to tell you about ADHD.
I rarely think before I talk,
I often run when I should walk.
It's hard to get my school work done,
My thoughts are outside having fun.
I never know just where to start,
I think with my feelings and see with my heart.
Take my hand and stand by me,
I need you to know about ADHD.
It's hard to explain but I want you to know,
I can't help letting my feelings show.
Sometimes I'm angry, jealous, or sad.
I feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and mad.
I can't concentrate and I lose all my stuff.
I try really hard but it's never enough.
Take my hand and learn with me,
We need to know more about ADHD.
I worry a lot about getting things wrong,
Everything I do takes twice as long.
Everyday is exhausting for me...
Looking through the fog of ADHD.
I'm often so misunderstood,
I would change in a heartbeat if I could.
Take my hand and listen to me,
I want to share a secret about ADHD.
I want you to know there is more to me.
I'm not defined by it, you see.
I'm sensitive, kind and lots of fun.
I'm blamed for things I haven't done.
I'm the loyalist friend you'll ever know,
I just need a chance to let it show.
Take my hand and look at me,
Just forget about the ADHD.
I have real feelings just like you.
The love in my heart is just as true.
I may have a brain that can never rest,
But please understand I'm trying my best.
I want you to know, I need you to see,
I'm more than the label, I am still me!!!!
~Author Unknown

Copy and paste this as your status if u know someone with A.D.H.D or know the struggle