Education Consulting

Kattie Maldonado, M.Ed.

Autism Coach & Education Advocate helping Houston families navigate IEPs, ARD meetings, and special education services.

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National Network Validation

Verified COPAA Member

Connected to the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, ensuring elite national standards in special education defense, therapeutic placement, and family advocacy.

How Kattie Helps Your Family

Every child learns differently. Kattie brings years of special education expertise and genuine empathy to help your child get the support they deserve.

IEP Development & Advocacy

The IEP process can feel overwhelming. Kattie breaks it down, helps you understand your rights under IDEA, and ensures your child's plan reflects their true needs.

✓Comprehensive IEP review and analysis
✓Goal development aligned with your child's needs
✓Accommodation and modification recommendations
✓Parent rights education and empowerment

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“We help you understand every page of your child's IEP and advocate for what they truly need.”

ARD Meeting Support

ARD meetings can be intimidating when you're facing a room full of professionals. Kattie prepares you, attends with you, and makes sure your voice is heard.

✓Pre-meeting preparation and strategy
✓In-person meeting attendance and advocacy
✓Documentation review and follow-up
✓Conflict resolution and mediation support

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“You'll never walk into an ARD meeting unprepared or alone again.”

Autism Services

Specialized guidance for families navigating autism from diagnosis through all phases of development. Kattie understands the unique challenges faced by parents and children growing up with autism.

✓Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)
✓Parent led / family focused
✓Restores the parent-child guiding relationship
✓Fosters dynamic intelligence and flexible thinking
✓Develops quality experience sharing
✓Progress driven long-term results

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“Every child with autism is unique. We help you build a plan that honors who they are.”

Transition Planning

Preparing your child for life after high school requires intentional planning. Kattie helps you create a roadmap for post-secondary education, employment, and independent living.

✓Age-appropriate transition assessments
✓Post-secondary education and career planning
✓Independent living skills development
✓Community resource connection

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“Transition planning starts early and sets your child up for independence.”

Skills Coaching

Personalized coaching for families with children on the autism spectrum. Build skills, develop strategies, and create a supportive environment for your child to thrive.

✓Communication strategies tailored to your child
✓Social skills development through practical approaches
✓Sensory support at home and school
✓Parent training and empowerment

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“We don't just coach your child — we empower your entire family.”

Cognitive Assessment (KBIT-2)

A brief cognitive assessment that helps clarify strengths and learning needs. This can be especially helpful when you're trying to understand what supports your child may need at school.

✓Brief assessment focused on verbal and nonverbal abilities
✓Clear, parent-friendly summary of results
✓Recommendations you can bring to school meetings
✓Consultation to discuss next steps (pricing discussed privately)

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“When you have clarity, you can advocate with confidence — and build a plan that fits your child.”

Advocate Training

Kattie trains new advocates who are passionate about supporting families in the special education system. Drawing on her years of experience writing IEPs, attending ARDs, and navigating IDEA, she equips emerging advocates with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to make a real difference.

✓Foundational training in IDEA, IEPs, and ARD processes
✓Practical skills for supporting families in school meetings
✓Case study review and real-world scenario practice
✓Guidance on building a professional advocacy practice

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“The best advocates are made, not born. Let Kattie help you become the champion families need.”

Credentials & Affiliations

Distinctions & National Alignments

COPAA

Verified COPAA Member

Active alignment with the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates — the premier national network dedicated to protecting the legal, civil, and educational rights of students with special needs.

IDEA

Advanced Compliance Strategy

Equipped with elite national training in federal IDEA legislation, ensuring school district accountability and bulletproof IEP development.

C→L

Clinical-to-Legal Continuity

Specializing in bridging the gap between school-level accommodations and the intensive clinical or therapeutic placements your child needs to thrive.

Free IEP Toolkit

Get Kattie's free IEP Meeting Preparation Toolkit — checklists, question banks, goal trackers, and more.

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Ready to Advocate for Your Child?

Your first consultation is always free. No obligation.

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