Robin Rinearson of Jake’s Ice Cream and Jake’s Gourmet Popcorn shares how parents can support differently abled adults as they move toward meaningful work and real independence. Learn what transition planning and job coaching look like outside the school system, including group vs. individual support. Robin also explains how oral, written, and pictographic tools can help employees succeed. Parents will hear why letting go is hard—and how the right workplace can help their loved one grow.Ice cream: https://www.sweetjakesicecream.com/Popcorn: https://www.jakesgourmetpopcorn.com/

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Matthew “Dr. Matt” Zakreski explains what parents need to know about supporting gifted, twice-exceptional, ADHD, autistic, and dyslexic kids. Learn how neurodiversity affects IEPs, 504 plans, therapy, and social-emotional learning. He shares practical ways to spot missed needs, avoid common misunderstandings, and help children build skills that actually fit their brains.Visit his website here: https://www.drmattzakreski.com/Need our help? Contact us here: https://shefterlaw.com/contact-us/

Lisa Richer shares how parents can move from confusion and frustration to clarity, confidence, and courage in the IEP process. Learn why trusting your gut matters, how to work with school teams without starting a fight, and when data should guide the next step. She also explains common mistakes around labels, services, placement, and diploma-track decisions so parents can better advocate for what their child truly needs.
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David Pisarra explains why family breakups can leave dads feeling lost, rushed, and unsure of their rights—especially when parenting time, school decisions, or IEP support are involved. He breaks down what is happening in family court, how the system can add to the chaos, and what fathers need to know before they walk into court. Learn how dads can conduct themselves, protect their role in their children’s lives, and avoid mistakes that hurt custody or special education decisions. He also shares how DAD’s Law School helps fathers stay active, engaged, and prepared.

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Alexis Mays-Fields shares how parents can better understand and advocate for their child’s IEP while building stronger support at home and school. She explores inclusive practices that help students with diverse learning needs feel seen, supported, and successful. Alexis also discusses how arts integration can make special education more engaging and meaningful. Parents will learn practical ways to ask better questions, support collaboration, and help their child thrive.Need our help? Visit our website here: https://shefterlaw.com/

Lisa Zeiderman of Miller Zeiderman LLP explains what happens when parents cannot agree on major decisions for their child—and how delays in family law can affect education, services, and stability. She breaks down when decision-making may shift from parents to courts, evaluators, attorneys, or other professionals. Parents will learn the risks of waiting too long, how custody conflict can impact school choices and IEP decisions, and what steps may help keep children from getting stuck in the middle.Reach Lisa here: https://lisazeiderman.com/Need our help? https://shefterlaw.com/

Amy Orlando, occupational therapist and founder of AEO Coaching, explains why procrastination is often a cue to adjust systems—not a sign to just “try harder.” Learn how dopamine, motivation, attention, and environment affect follow-through for neurodivergent students and adults. She shares brain-based ways to close the gap between intention and action. Parents will leave with practical ideas for reducing overwhelm, building routines that stick, and helping their child work with their brain instead of against it.Get in contact with her here: https://www.aeocoachingot.com/AEO Coaching Brochure: https://shefterlaw.com/wp-content/upl...Need our support? Reach us here: https://shefterlaw.com/

Michelle Steiner shares what it is really like to live, learn, work, and advocate with hidden disabilities and learning disabilities. She opens up about being told what she could not do—and how writing, photography, education, and self-advocacy helped her prove otherwise. Parents will learn why invisible disabilities are often misunderstood, how to better support students, and why strengths can show up in unexpected ways.Visit her website here: https://www.michellesmission.com/Need our help? Reach us at: https://shefterlaw.com/

Mary McDirmid breaks down what families often miss in special needs financial planning—and how to fix it before it’s too late. Learn what really happens at the age 18 financial cliff, how ABLE accounts and special needs trusts actually work, and when to use each. She shares how to build a clear Special Needs Action Roadmap so you’re not making decisions in crisis. Plus, get key insights from her new book Care, Protect, Grow to help your family plan with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.Reach Mary here: https://allneedsplanning.com/Mary's book: https://allneedsplanning.com/care-pro...Need our help? Contact us now: https://shefterlaw.com/

Sue Lux breaks down the biggest mistakes families make in the special education process—and how to fix them. Learn why schools deny IEP eligibility, how to move from a 504 plan to real support. She also explains why phonics-based instruction is critical for students with dyslexia and how poor programs can hold kids back. Plus, hear what parents should know about environmental risks like mold and how it can impact learning and health.Reach her here: https://suespecialed.com/Need our help? Contact us now: https://shefterlaw.com/