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.