PEARLAN FEENEY-GRATER
Parent & CHILD Advocate
MS, SLP/CCC, CGA, CH, MNLP
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For over 30 years, I have been a Child Advocate with the privileged of guiding children of all ages to secure their own self-empowerment in terms of understanding their unique learning style and personality. This mind-set starts in childhood as the child develops a strong self-image, confidence, and resiliency with positive, supporting cues from the primary caregivers. No matter what challenges your child may face, progress happens in a fear-free environment both at home and at school. As your child feels understood, appreciated, and accepted, shifts in self-esteem and confidence are possible which have a direct impact on learning. It is all about working with who the child “IS” versus who the child is “NOT”.
In helping children help themselves, I streamline the process by identifying the child’s personality and learning style. This style is translated to the child in a most positive, supporting way to feel equal to any peer as differences in style is explained in a non judgmental way. The goal is to understand and enhance existing skills and/or develop new ones so your child will feel validated and valued. In the process, I draw from my background as an Educational Consultant, a Nationally Certified Speech and Language Therapist, a Certified Handwriting Analyst and Holistic Practitioner to help children navigate their place in the world.
As an experienced Educational Advocate, I assist parents/care givers to navigate the complexities of the educational system. This includes both the 504 and the Individual Educational Plan process from identification to implementation. In supporting parents, we will initially conference by phone or in person, to understand the specifics of the situation. Once I conduct a comprehensive review of any documents (prefer copies not originals) that include testing, medical records, emails, etc. we will discuss options for moving forward. I am available for school meetings and development of correspondences and follow-up documentation. Together, we secure what is needed for the child to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.
No matter how my role will play out, most importantly I am a mother and "Meme" who values the importance of supporting parents to assist our children in thriving as they deserve.
Contact Pearlan... She’s a gem.
For over 30 years, I have been a Child Advocate with the privileged of guiding children of all ages to secure their own self-empowerment in terms of understanding their unique learning style and personality. This mind-set starts in childhood as the child develops a strong self-image, confidence, and resiliency with positive, supporting cues from the primary caregivers. No matter what challenges your child may face, progress happens in a fear-free environment both at home and at school. As your child feels understood, appreciated, and accepted, shifts in self-esteem and confidence are possible which have a direct impact on learning. It is all about working with who the child “IS” versus who the child is “NOT”.
In helping children help themselves, I streamline the process by identifying the child’s personality and learning style. This style is translated to the child in a most positive, supporting way to feel equal to any peer as differences in style is explained in a non judgmental way. The goal is to understand and enhance existing skills and/or develop new ones so your child will feel validated and valued. In the process, I draw from my background as an Educational Consultant, a Nationally Certified Speech and Language Therapist, a Certified Handwriting Analyst and Holistic Practitioner to help children navigate their place in the world.
As an experienced Educational Advocate, I assist parents/care givers to navigate the complexities of the educational system. This includes both the 504 and the Individual Educational Plan process from identification to implementation. In supporting parents, we will initially conference by phone or in person, to understand the specifics of the situation. Once I conduct a comprehensive review of any documents (prefer copies not originals) that include testing, medical records, emails, etc. we will discuss options for moving forward. I am available for school meetings and development of correspondences and follow-up documentation. Together, we secure what is needed for the child to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.
No matter how my role will play out, most importantly I am a mother and "Meme" who values the importance of supporting parents to assist our children in thriving as they deserve.
Contact Pearlan... She’s a gem.