Laura Solomon
Special education consultant for families in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $140 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Parents of neurodivergent kidsBehavior challengesBoarding and private schoolStudents with learning differencesExecutive function skillsParents of kids with ADHD |
| Works with | Parents and Students |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant and ADHD coach |
| Based in | Washington, District of Columbia, United States |
| Credentials | Doctorate (Dr.); IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Special Education Services |
Dr. Laura Solomon is a special education consultant who helps children with special needs and their families. She has run Special Education Services for over four decades. She serves families in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. She specializes in diagnostic and educational testing and explains the results to parents. She works with school teams to set goals, including IEPs and 504 Plans. She also recommends alternative schools when needed.
What Laura helps with
Laura helps families get through the special education system and get their children the support they need. She also helps families find schools that fit.
- Understanding diagnostic and educational testing results
- Developing Individual Education Programs and 504 Plans
- Working with school teams on individualized goals
- Building support systems for a child
- Measuring a child's progress
- Finding public, private, independent, parochial or nonpublic schools
- Support for autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and executive functioning deficits
Who Laura works with
Laura works with children from birth through college. Their needs include autism, ADHD, executive functioning deficits, learning disabilities, and speech and language disorders. She also works with emotional and behavioral disabilities, sensory processing disorders, hearing and vision impairment, and special medical needs. She serves parents, and also trains educators and administrators.
How Laura works
Laura uses testing, along with input from family members, teachers and others, to work with school teams on individualized goals. These include Individual Education Programs and 504 Plans. She builds support systems for the child and measures progress over time. Each plan is designed for that child and family.
Background and qualifications
Laura Solomon holds a doctorate and is a special education consultant. She has run Special Education Services for over four decades. The practice serves children with special needs and their families in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. She specializes in diagnostic and educational testing. She is a professional member of the IECA and is an independent educational consultant for boarding and private school admissions.
Laura Solomon pricing
Programs and services
- Problem-solving, consulting and coaching for families
- Delivery of special education services
- Special education information and training for parents, educators and administrators
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Has spent over four decades running a special education practice that combines testing, school planning and school placement advice.
Best for parents of children with special needs who want help with testing, IEPs, 504 Plans or school choice in the D.C. area.
Common questions
How much does Laura Solomon charge?
Coaching with Laura runs $90 to $140 an hour. Message Laura from this page for an exact quote.
What does Laura Solomon help with?
Laura Solomon helps with understanding diagnostic and educational testing results, developing Individual Education Programs and 504 Plans, working with school teams on individualized goals and building support systems for a child.
Is Laura Solomon certified?
Laura Solomon lists: Doctorate (Dr.); IECA Professional member.
What ages does Laura Solomon work with?
Laura works with children from birth through college.
How do I contact Laura Solomon?
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