Robin M. Lucas - Special Education Advocate/Consultant

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Heartwarming Exchange Between Trash Collector and Autistic Boy Goes Viral...

Monday, February 3, 2014

Please read and pass along...

The media needs to see this is important to us-

http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/24622865/special-education-teacher-wants-immunity-from-prosecution#.UvAoc3d4N0Q.email

Sunday, January 26, 2014

A Wonderful Opportunity for your Children...

Dear Parents, SI Camp 21st 156 2

Despite the present deep freeze, many of you are considering summer options for your child.

Our summer "therapy intensive" program provides the bridge from individual therapy to the “real-world” setting. This unique opportunity gives children a nurturing setting in which to practice with their peers precisely what they have been working on in their therapy sessions. The group setting additionally gives me the opportunity to fine tune any areas where they may need more help. And, on top of it all, we have a lot of fun!

Dates for this year’s day camp are:
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June 09-13 (ages 4 thru 6)
June 16-20 (ages 7 thru 9)

Our Summer Program provides an opportunity for:

Therapeutic play in a complex social setting
Strengthening of self-concept
Developing and refining awareness of self-regulation
A nurturing and supportive environment

Additionally parents can expect:

Feedback regarding their child’s camp experience/progress
Tips and techniques to use at home
Insights into what drives certain behaviors

We hope that you will consider our unique summer opportunity for your child (and perhaps even a friend) so that they may practice all summer long the self-regulation skills so necessary for life! We also encourage you to pass this notice on to others as this may also be just what their child needs.

For more information, please visit my web site or feel free to contact me with additional questions.
With gratitude

Christy Kennedy, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
SIPT Certified

404-378-5734

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Disability Scoop

Congress Approves Funding for Special Ed....

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

OPEN HOUSE FEBRUARY 22, 2014

Do you need a great place for your kiddo to learn to navigate friends, get outdoors, learn to be flexible AND have FUN and make FRIENDS!!!! I can personally say, I remember when my son was a part of the LOTL tribe. Imagine how thrilled I was when he wanted to show me what he had done that day. (and every day) Or I remember one day, I saw my son in a canoe, turning the corner of the bend in the Chattahoochee river. He was paddling with a counselor and had the look of not fear but pure joy. I believe LOTL helped Miles adjust and reset in a way no other program offered. I'm proud (bursting at the seams) to let you know Miles is now a Boy Scout with the rank of STAR. (Life and Eagle only remain) Like our special journey - whether we make it to Eagle really doesn't matter. For us - it's all in the journey - the "glow" moments along the way.

http://www.learningonthelog.com/

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

A Holiday Message

What every Holiday you celebrate - I send a wish to you of Peace and Joy. And as you gather with your families - celebrate the Special Child in your life.

To My Son Myles,

The day you were born I expected to love you unconditionally, and to find joy in holding you, and to feel happiness just by watching you grow......

.....but I never expected to be so in awe of the way you affect the world around you, and I certainly didn't realize just how much you would teach me.......

I'm so proud of the special person you are and all the wonderful things you do.

You inspire me - Thank you for the gift of being you.

All My Love - Mom

Recommendations:

I highly recommend Robin Lucas for anyone seeking an advocate for their child. Robin helped us navigate the extremely difficult IEP process. She is very knowledgeable and explained the laws and procedures so that we were better equipped to engage in IEP meetings. She not only made us feel at ease but she also spoke with our child on the phone and helped her to understand that her learning disabilities made her unique. Our child became proud of her strengths and saw weaknesses only as areas of growth due to Robin's nurturing and kind words of support. If you choose to have Robin Lucas become part of your IEP team, I am confident that you will be more than satisfied with the support and expertise she brings to the process.

MJS - Cobb County, GA 1/17/2014

If you are having difficulty getting your school system to cooperate in the areas of identifying needs or disabilities, I highly recommend Robin Lucas. Robin attended our son's eligibility meeting with school and county level personel and was a tremendous help. She stepped into a stress filled room and kept the meeting focused on the needs of our son, in a lighhearted tone. I have been in many of these meeting over the years and have never experienced one go so smoothly. Robin's knowledge, experience and carefuly placed comments, made sure that our side was fairly represented. In the end we left the room with the eligibility my son needed. I truely appreciate the help she gave us and give her a double thumbs up!!”

August 30, 2011 Kellie Meckes

Robin has been my guardian angel! She has been helping me every step of the way with a very difficult IEP and I could not be more pleased with her professionalism, knowledge and accessibility. She has a no-nonsense, consensual style that really works! I highly recommend her to anyone needing advocacy services. - Michelle Stern Simon

Dear Fellow Parents,
I am writing this letter to acknowledge my positive experience with Robin Lucas.
Two years ago I was given custody of my eleven year old nephew. In addition to John’s issues regarding his mother, he was significantly behind in school and did poorly in social situations. When made to do work John felt incapable of doing, he would shut down and retreat into himself. If confronted with his behavior, he became angry. John’s special ed teacher suggested that he might have a conduct disorder.
As his therapist got to know him better, she felt that he might be on the autism spectrum and suggested that he be evaluated at the Marcus Institute. Thus began my journey to finally get some answers. After their initial evaluation, the Marcus Institute referred John for further testing by a neuropsychologist. The neuropsychologist diagnosed him as having Asperger’s Syndrome and a processing disorder.
While grateful that I finally had a diagnosis, I was overwhelmed with the responsibility of finding the best school for John and the best occupational therapy. I was in unfamiliar territory and felt very alone. Thankfully, it was at this difficult time that I was introduced to Robin.
From the beginning, Robin instilled in me the confidence that I could make good choices on John’s behalf. She brought me up to speed about how to go about finding the right resources. With her help, I felt prepared to call prospective providers and ask the right questions. When I narrowed my choice down to a specific provider, Robin accompanied me to the introductory meeting. She asked questions that only a person with her experience knew to ask. She has also guided me through the process of obtaining funding for John’s education beyond the SB10 dollars.
Despite all of the professionals who have evaluated John during this past year, Robin was the only person who suggested that he should be evaluated by a pediatric developmental ophthalmologist. Again I was in unchartered waters. Imagine my surprise when I learned that John had a significant vision problem.
So in addition to having Aspergers and processing difficulties, the child had been trying to learn all of these years with this undiagnosed vision disability. John has been in vision therapy for the past couple of months and is showing appreciable progress. Again, I was dumbfounded that while dealing with the best providers and resources for John, after reviewing all his evaluations, Robin was the only person I met who suggested his vision may be compromised.
I am grateful that I met Robin and that she has done so much to aid me in helping John.
Sincerely, Courtney S.

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Monday, February 3, 2014

Please read and pass along...

Sunday, January 26, 2014

A Wonderful Opportunity for your Children...

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Saturday, January 11, 2014

ED's OSERS Issues Guidance on Bullying - Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

A Holiday Message

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