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Hey, Parents!

LET'S TALK ABOUT

YOUR LEARNER'S IEP

I help frustrated parents of neurodivergent children ages 3-18 years old feel heard at the IEP table by getting the support they need in the school setting to be successful in school and life.

Dr. Destiny Huff, LPC

August Newsletter

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3 Tips no matter your role!

August Newsletter!

As we head back to school check out 3 Tips for Parents, Educators, Administrators, and Related Service Providers. As well as, 3 Accounts to Follow to support you through navigating this school year, and Upcoming Virtual events!

Webinars
2025-2026

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*September - Virtual Neuroaffirming Summit, Pt. 1

  • October - Supporting ADHD Learners 

  • November - Writing IEPs that Focus on Connection

  • December - Neuroaffirming Related Services: Speech, OT, PT, & More

  • January - Addressing Burnout for Advocates, Learners, and Educators

  • February - Discipline, Disability, and Due Process 

  • *March - Virtual Neuroaffirming Summit, Pt. 2

  • April - Supporting Autistic Learners 

  • May - Year End IEP Review + Summer Prep

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IMAGINE THIS...

REDUCED
CALLS, TEXT, & SUSPENSIONS

No more constantly checking your phone to see if the school is calling, worrying about notes coming home, or receiving suspensions. I can teach you how to request the academic, behavioral, and sensory supports your child needs.

NEUROAFFIRMING
IEP GOALS AND SUPPORTS

Neurodivergence is an important aspect of who your child is and its important that your child's IEP team understands that. I can help you advocate for neuroaffimring supports that can be applied in your child's educational setting.

SMOOTH
IEP  MEETINGS

No more surprises when you walk into your child's IEP meeting. I'll teach you how you can communicate what you and your child need in a collaborate way that gets you answers and your concerns addressed.

FREE DOWNLOADS

Click the download link to access special education terms, facts about IDEA, timeline pdf, and other supports for navigating special education.

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WHAT CAN WE DO TOGETHER...

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FIND THE ROOT

Do they have the correct services & supports and are they being implemented with fidelity?

COMMUNICATE

Consistent communication between the school and parents is key to a child's success!

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MONITOR

No more did they provide this service or did they assess for this?

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SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULT

HI! I'M DESTINY

NEUROAFFIRMING NON-ATTORNEY
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCATE & CONSULTANT

I'm a late-diagnosed Autistic and Adhd mental health professional, certified trauma therapist and non-attorney special education advocate mother of two neurodivergent learners on IEPs

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I've been in the Mental Health field for over 15 years. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school settings. I have also worked as a reintegration case manager for youth in foster care and as a case manager and supervisor for individuals with mental health diagnoses and disabilities.

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Working side by side with early childhood educators, primary and secondary educators, trainers, instructional coaches, and administrators I was able to see first hand what is needed for neurodivergent learners in their educational setting and what trainings and supports are necessary for staff to support neurodivergent children's mental health in a variety of settings.

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When my oldest son entered in to the public school system undiagnosed, I gained first hand knowledge of the importance of an IEP team (school team + home team) that communicates, collaborates, and understands your learner's disability to truly support them. I also understand how as a parent you can feel overwhelmed, alone, and lacking in knowledge when it comes to advocating for your neurodivergent learner. That is why I became a non-attorney special education advocate who supports families and provides trainings in over 20+ states as an advocate.

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I can't wait to help you advocate for neurodivergent learner at the IEP Table!

Here's to Not Doing It Alone, 

Destiny

My Why

OUR STORY

In 2021 our oldest son entered in to the public school system, in Kindergarten, in the state of Louisiana while my husband was Active Duty. Though his teacher was AMAZING, Administration was our hurdle. We did all the "right" things.

 

We requested a meeting before school started, we requested a behavior plan, we requested a special education evaluation but they said, "he didn't need it." Meanwhile there were write ups and eventually suspensions. In January 2022, after returning back from winter break there were 3 suspensions back to back within less than an hour of being dropped off to school.

 

Prior to that we were receiving phone calls for pick ups, asked to come up to the school to "discuss his behavior." Meanwhile we were questioning ourselves as parents and NOT the environment. Finally I talked to my educator mother and sister, my educator friends, my licensed clinical social worker friends, and realized we were doing everything we could but they weren't.

 

After reaching out to a clinical and educational psychologist and after my husband went to the Assistant Superintendent we finally started the special education evaluation process and our son received his official diagnosis of Autism in 04/2022.  Fast-forward to 2025 and we are entering 4th grade, our third school due to being military, and we have the right supports in place for him and his brother.

 

His younger brother's speech delay was finally identified at 3 after a nurse practitioner who was a mother listened to us and said, "lets  see if the speech path thinks its a speech delay." We were told by previous primary care doctors that we were comparing our sons. He has a speech delay and is ADHD so after his brother's journey we started the special education process early and he started his Kindergarten year with an IEP.

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In my 30s, I pursued my own evaluation and received my diagnosis, finally understanding my own neurodivergence.

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These experiences—rooted in advocacy, misunderstanding, persistence, and love—fuel the passion I have for the work I do today.

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You deserve to...

FEEL HEARD AT THE IEP TABLE

AND KNOW THAT YOUR CHILD IS GETTING THE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THEY DESERVE

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GO IN TO YOUR IEP MEETING

KNOWING WHAT TO EXPECT AND FEELING CONFIDENT

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BE A VALUED IEP TEAM MEMBER

STOP LOSING SLEEP

OVER PHONE CALLS, SUSPENSIONS AND MESSAGES HOME.

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GET RID OF SUPPORTS & SERVICES THAT AREN'T NEUROAFFIRMING 

FOR YOUR LEARNER'S FUTURE

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DITCH THE FEELING THAT YOU AREN'T DOING EVERYTHING YOU CAN TO SUPPORT YOUR LEARNER ON THEIR SPECIAL EDUCATION JOURNEY

STOP FEARING PHONE CALLS FROM THE SCHOOL!

Between family, friends, spam and doctor's offices our phones are always ringing.

You shouldn't  feel nervous, freeze, or get a sinking feeling in your stomach every time you see your phone ring.

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3 SIMPLE STEPS

to get started solving your IEP struggles

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1. FREE CONSULT

Schedule a Free 20 minute consult where we chat about why you are seeking an advocate and what services I can provide to help!

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2. ACTION PLAN

Upon hiring we will put together an action plan with next steps to start addressing concerns!

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3. ONGOING HELP

IEPs and special education is an ongoing process of decisions-making. I'll be with you every step of the way.

Denise

Thank you for everything you have done for me and our family. Your actions mean more than we can say. Your guidance, direction and of course encouragement with our adverse situations. You reassured me on what to do to help him with his 504 to help accommodate him to succeed when he had a 504 that clearly was not being followed. You gave us positive and resourceful information. We would of not gotten thru all of this without your guidance

When we work together, you will receive ...

IEP STRATEGIES - No more worrying if your child's neurodivergence is being considered and supported. My professional mental health background and personal neurodivergent background help with that.

DETAILED RECOMMENDATIONS - No more feeling like something is missing. I conduct a detailed review to make sure your child's IEP assessment results are connected to their services and supports.

MEETING SUPPORT - Whether you want me to attend your child's IEP meeting with you or not, you don't ever have to worry about feeling unprepared for an IEP meeting again.

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questions?

1. DO YOU WORK IN MY STATE?

Yes, I can help parents in all 50 states. Majority of IEP struggles are rooted in Federal Law that governs all states. I reference state department of education statutes, as well as, other resources to support any state specific questions I may have.

2. DO YOU ATTEND IEP MEETINGS?

Yes, I can attend IEP meetings virtually. My goal is to help you feel confident in your role at the IEP table too, so that your voice is heard, your requests are respected, and proper decisions are made even if I am not at the meeting with you.

3. DO YOU GIVE LEGAL ADVICE?

No! I am not a lawyer and I don't' give legal advice. I can absolutely use the foundation of the law to support you, your IEP requests, and help you negotiate for an appropriate IEP for your learner.

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Credentials & Memberships

COPAA Seat 1.0 Graduate

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Member of Council of Parents Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)

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Member of Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

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Wrights Law Special Education Law & Advocacy Training

 

Member of the Neurodiversity Affirming IEP Community

 

Member of Your IEP Source Community

 

Board Member of PDA North America

 

Board Member of SWAC - Sisahs with Ausome Children

 

Master IEP Coach® Certificate & Mentorship

 

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