Latina Nickelson M.Ed, Non-Attorney Special Education Advocate

rkable. I created SOAR because I've sat where you're sitting. That knot in your stomach before IEP meetings? Those calls from school that make your heart sink? Feeling like you need a law degree just to understand what they're saying? I've been there. My mission is simple: to help you move From Chaos to Collaboration℠. I work alongside families—especially Black families whose brilliant neurodiverse children get mislabeled instead of understood. Whether your child has autism, ADHD, anxiety, learning differences, or you're still searching for answers, you've found a judgment-free zone here. No parent shaming—just practical strategies and genuine support. I blend educational expertise with culturally responsive approaches because every child has a rightful presence in their school community. They belong there—not as a privilege to be earned, but as a right. What strengths does your child bring that their school might be missing? Let's make sure they see them too. You know your child best. Let's work together to make sure their education reflects that truth.