What is an Educational Advocate?

An educational advocate assists families in navigating the complex maze of educational, legal and medical bureaucracies to secure the best possible educational program and appropriate services in both public and private schools for children from infancy through high school. Robyn Honiberg is an educational advocate with extensive knowledge of special education laws governing public schools in VA, MD and DC.

What do Education Advocates Do? more

As an advocate, Robyn facilitates communication and coordination between family, school personnel and other professionals. Advocates:

• provide educational planning,
• develop individual education plans, (IEPs, IFSPs)
• conduct parent advocacy training,
• interpret educational, medical and psychological assessments with regard to the child's educational needs and
• conduct site visits to school programs.

Who Do Educational Advocates Help?

Educational advocates help families with any special learning concerns. Robyn is an effective, articulate advocate for children and adolescents with special needs. Her expertise includes:

• Learning Disabilities...e.g. learning deficits
• Neurological Disabilities... e.g. autistic spectrum, PDD, Asperger's, Tourette's Syndrome, seizure disorders
• Emotional Disabilities... e.g. behavior issues, ADD/ADHD, Mood Disorder, Social Problems or Deficits, OCD
• Physical Disabilities
• Chronic Illnesses...e.g. cancer patients
• Injuries...e.g. traumatic brain injuries
• Mental Retardation...e.g.
• School Problems...e.g. listening problems