Can anyone tell me how to go about getting a parent advocate

This is not for me. My son did have a sorta of services when he was young and when I started the eval procceaa my Ped gave me a number of a parent advocate and it was free. Now my friend is trying to get her 3.5 year old evaluated and its turning out to be a big run a round and she asked me to look into a parent advocate. . Do tbey charge? I didn't pay a penny. TIA

Re: Can anyone tell me how to go about getting a parent advocate

I believe there are some #s posted on the thread below about bringing a lawyer to a meeting.

What are some of the issues?

If she is trying to get her child evaluated mid-year especially that can be a process.

I know DS was approved for a OT eval mid year and it took a month + to find an agency that had availability.

I contacted the school and asked them to help me find an agency which they did.

Re: Can anyone tell me how to go about getting a parent advocate

try here....
http://www.theliac.org/

Can anyone tell me how to go about getting a parent advocate

Yes they charge. Marilee Shannon is really good from what I hear

Can anyone tell me how to go about getting a parent advocate

I contacted the LIAC and the fee at the time was $150 for the meeting with the school and I think $50 for every half hour of prep time for the meeting.

Re: Can anyone tell me how to go about getting a parent advocate

Thanks ladies. The person my Ped recommended was. A lawyer but just helped me get appointments set up an made sure I was satisfied with Evals. I did not pay a penny. I don't know who paise her to be honest.

Can anyone tell me how to go about getting a parent advocate

Every advocate and lawyer I know, receives a payment. What issues is she having with getting the evals? By law they have to give you an evaluation if you send in/contact the correct people. Whether or not she gets services is another story. If she is 3.5 she should be working with her school district.