THE STRUGGLE IS REAL: beating the back to school transition.

THE STRUGGLE IS REAL: beating the back to school transition.

 Back to School… and all the moms CELEBRATE! I mean, don’t get me wrong I’m going to miss those little wildlings but I’m ready for structure and routine again… and a little break for my grocery store bill. These kids eat ALL. DAY. LONG....
Talking to your Child about Diagnosis

Talking to your Child about Diagnosis

We waited a long time to label Mason with an official diagnosis. He never fit into one box of criteria and was eligible for services without a label so I didn’t see the benefit. On day four of third grade we started getting phone calls about Mason’s behavior. I...
Mourning the Life You Planned For

Mourning the Life You Planned For

I met with a group of moms recently all of whom have kids with varying special needs. One of the things we talked about was how isolating it can feel to be a special needs mom. I mean, being a parent is by far the hardest job out there even with a typical kid. As I’m...
The Little Schlechters

The Little Schlechters

There is more to what I do than just to talk to families teaching them about special education. Sure that is a huge part, but what sets me apart from other Advocates is my desire to connect. I don’t want to work with you and then never talk to you again. When...
And so Nicole Schlechter Advocacy was born.

And so Nicole Schlechter Advocacy was born.

I’d imagine you stumbled upon us on a trying to find connection with other special needs moms like you or you are on a google hunt for more information and education to help your child at school or at home. Truth be told, that is kind of how I ended up here....

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