Round Table Advocacy

If you need some support managing your child's IEP process, give me a call!
Leah Sansone, M.Ed. | Special Education Advocate | 919-510-3180
https://rtadvocacy.com

Don't EVER give up - you are stronger than you know.
And if you need support, I am here for you.
Leah Sansone, M.Ed. | 919-510-3180 | Special Education Advocate
https://rtadvocacy.com

It is important that your child's IEP contains a transition plan if they are changing schools in the coming school year. Get in touch if I can help!
Leah Sansone, M.Ed. | Special Education Advocate | 919-510-3180
https://rtadvocacy.com

What if you could hear well, but you heard sounds differently than everyone around you?
Everyone else is intently listening to, and understanding, what the teacher is saying. But meanwhile, for you, that same teacher sounds muted, garbled, or is "blocked out" by the annoying noise of an overhead fan that no one else notices...
It would make learning in a classroom environment quite challenging right? This blog entry explains Auditory Processing Disorder in a little more detail, talks about how APD may present itself in your student and helps with some starter accommodations that may help in the classroom.
And remember, I am here to support you in advocating for your child's right to a free and appropriate public education.
Leah Sansone, M.Ed. | 919-510-3180 | Special Education Advocate
https://rtadvocacy.com/auditory-processing-disorder/

Auditory Processing Disorder: How To Adapt In The Classroom Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is a term that describes various issues that affect how the brain perceives and processes what the ears hear.

IEP Parents: Try not to have guilty feelings about making time to keep yourself mentally and physically healthy. Engage in activities you enjoy with people who love and support you! You can't be your most effective you, if you aren't taking care of yourself ❤️
Leah Sansone M.Ed. | Special Education Advocate | 919-510-3180
https://rtadvocacy.com

IEP meetings can be intense, emotional, frustrating, confusing, even nerve-racking! Regardless, your active participation in IEP discussions and decisions is key.
Here is a blog to help parents with how to make IEP meetings their most productive:
https://rtadvocacy.com/iep-meetings/

IEP Meetings: How To Drive The Best Results IEP meetings can be hard for a parent. It is important that parents know how to get the most from their child's IEP team. How can you most effectively prepare?

I find great joy in supporting the families I work with.
Wondering if I can help you? Give me a call for a free initial consultation.
Leah Sansone, M.Ed. | Special Education Advocate | 919-510-3180
https://rtadvocacy.com

Work with your child's team in school to develop individualized strategies and goals that encourage and support your child to become more self-sufficient where they can! This will help them build life skills for the future.
If you need help working with your child's team, let's talk about their specific situation and build a plan! Give me a call:
Leah Sansone | Special Education Advocate | 919-510-3180
https://rtadvocacy.com

Nonverbal Learning challenges involve "non-language-based" skills such as motor, visual-spatial, comprehension, or social skills. Have a look at this blog entry, and if I can support you further, just give me a call:
Leah Sansone | Special Education Advocate | 919-510-3180
https://rtadvocacy.com/nonverbal-learning-disabilities/

Special Ed: Nonverbal Learning Challenges In The Classroom Nonverbal Learning Disabilities are challenges with "non-language-based" skills such as motor, visual-spatial, comprehension, or social skills.