Rebecca Smith Masterson

After several failed attempts to have IEPs updated with meaningful and functioning goals, I was refereed to Rebecca. She had our IEPs for two boys with ASD revamped. The goals were practical and not redundant as they had been. Our youngest was potty trained in 2 months because he had the full sup...port he needed at school to understand such an important life skill. He was also moved to a lower functioning class without any Prior Written Notice. This was immediately remedied and our son is now in the best placement and thriving. After several years of being told our older, non-verbal, son didn't qualify for ESY, Rebecca made it happen. She reminded the school district that he was at a Critical Stage in communication and not only did he qualify, but they also needed to purchase an Aug Comm. Device as well as the necessary software he needed to be successful and have a voice. The school district purchased it and trained staff to be able to accurately assist my son and his needs on a daily basis. Both of my children are now in better placements and have the tools needed to progress. I would not have been able to get them this far with the run around from the district, my anger and fear for their needs not being met, or without Rebecca's level headedness when I couldn't think clearly. She is an absolutely amazing advocate and lawyer.

Rebecca was wonderful when she came to a Pediatric Epilepsy Support Group meeting that I go to. She answered everyone's questions, from "what should be in an IEP" to "what's the difference between an IEP and 504". In this crazy special ed/IEP world, her knowledge and expertise was SO helpful and ve...ry much appreciated. I'd love to have her come back again, and I have referred her to many special needs moms.

I contacted and Rebecca regarding educational needs and help for my child. She was very nice and warm when I met her. I told her everything that was going on in our situation. She was very concerned and it was very important for her to make sure that my child got the services and tools they needed t...o have in everyday education. She is very consistent and always making the situation less stressful for the parents,which was amazing. I go to her for any questions and concerns I have and she always has answer and very knowledgeable. She is amazing and i would recommend her to anyone. She has been great to us for the last few years and still continues to be.

Rebecca Masterson came in to help me with my son and school when I needed her the most. She understood my issues and was extremely knowledgeable. She helped me through a very emotional time with the school and now my son is in a better placement and doing so well. I thank her every chance I get. She ...is wonderful.