There are many things to learn when your child is diagnosed with a disability.  Not only do you try to learn everything about the condition, but you also have to learn to navigate special education law.  Karen Antone is indispensable for her knowledge and experience to guide you through the process.  She is compassionate and dedicated.  She responds quickly and thoroughly to all questions.  There is so much uncertainty when you are new to this world - we could not have made all the decisions we had to make with confidence without Karen's support.  

                                                                                        M. & J.A.  Fair Haven 

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Karen Antone is truly an IEP support expert. Even though I feel I am an organized, educated, and strong advocate for my child, the IEP process can be overwhelming and confusing. With the ease of experience, both personal and professional, Karen made suggestions that brought my ability to communicate with the Child Study Team about my child's needs to the next level. She is a pleasure to work with and genuinely cares about children's best interests. Karen is conscientious about making the IEP process collaborative by professionally inspiring and accessing the best that educators and care providers have to offer. She will help you approach this important work with critical information you may be missing, detail specific to your child, and practical strategy for guiding the IEP process towards success. Beyond her contractual obligations, Karen has followed up with me to check on the results of our work together and I will not hesitate to engage her services again when the need arises. She is an invaluable ally and resource.

                                                                                          P.V.   Toms River 

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I wanted to express my gratitude in the assistance Karen has provided me and my family. Karen’s name was given to me through our neurologist. Karen helped us navigate through the process of getting our son the proper assistance in speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and a social group at school. Once the draft of the IEP was provided we wanted to make sure based on the results of his testing that our son would receive everything he needed to be successful that school year. Karen was very thorough, reading and commenting on each report, conferencing with us, and  providing both professional and motherly feedback. My husband and I appreciate her words of wisdom and direction in this process. Karen relieved our stress and anxiety and made understanding the process very simple. She offered suggestions for in the classroom, at home, what the teacher can do to help, and what we can do at home to ensure a positive school year! With Karen’s help we have stronger confidence in the school and she has opened the doors for better communication for the success of our son.

                                                                                             The Holland Family