Allison has over 20 years of experience as a New Jersey based school social worker. She has the unique perspective of sitting on both sides of the table as a Child Study Team case manager and the mother of a daughter with dyslexia. Allison works with students that have differences including, but not limited to, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, depression, communication impairments, explosive behaviors and various health conditions. As a consultant, Allison uses her trademark warmth, compassion and kind-hearted approach to demystify the special education classification process, prepare parents to confidently partner with their school district’s Child Study Team and guide families around supporting the needs of their children both in school and out of school.