Jill Aubin Updegraph

We used Jill when we were dealing with an IEP eligibility issue. She was enormously helpful. She was compassionate, highly competent and amazingly efficient in how she handled our situation. I was impressed by her honesty and integrity. I was also impressed at how she was able to take a lot of comple...x intake and synthesize a coherent and well organized case. She was always highly responsive. I would use her again and have recommended her to others as she was so effective for us.

Jill was a tremendous help to our family as we struggled to understand our young son's learning disability and secure him the most appropriate placement. Jill worked tirelessly with us to understand test results, school placements, IEPS, etc. and was always available to talk through various scenarios... that would be best for our son and family. She was very knowledgeable of resources available and connected us with high-quality local professionals. Jill understands not only the professional and legal in's and out's regarding learning disabilities, but is also very empathetic which is so important since emotions around rights and advocacy can run high for everyone. Ultimately, Jill was able to secure a very fair placement for our son for which we are forever grateful. In the five years we worked together, we were true partners. I trusted her legal advice and came to know her as friend.

Jill helped me and my son gain access to a residential treatment program. His needs far exceeded what was being provided. Jill was instrumental in getting the school system to listen to me. She really helped me to gather the data and speak with the correct people to get my son's needs met. She checke...d in often and was always available to answer questions. I have referred friends with similar issues to her since. My son is currently in a great residential program and making gains that I never thought he'd make. I would highly recommend Jill to help with special needs situations.