More Than Academics: The Lived Experience of the Child in School: Bridging the Gap Between Clinical Palliative Care and the School Community

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More Than Academics: The Lived Experience of the Child in School: Bridging the Gap Between Clinical Palliative Care and the School Community

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Laurie McDevitt

Laurie McDevitt is the Founder, Special Education Advocate, and Consultant of Advocacy for the Special Ones in Your Life, a premier service dedicated to helping families navigate the complex special education landscape. Serving families throughout the Chicagoland area and nationwide, Laurie represents parents and students at every stage of the special education process to ensure their rights are fully honored and their unique learning needs are met. Laurie's approach is deeply collaborative and centered on the child's best interests. She actively partners with an extensive network of clinical professionals, including pediatricians, doctors, and neuropsychologists, alongside school personnel (teachers, case managers, related service providers, and administrators). This interdisciplinary teamwork is crucial for translating complex medical and clinical findings into highly effective, legally compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans.

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