Education Consulting
Kattie Maldonado, M.Ed.
Autism Coach & Education Advocate helping Houston families navigate IEPs, ARD meetings, and special education services.
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
“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
“You'll never walk into an ARD meeting unprepared or alone again.”
Autism Coaching & Support
Specialized guidance for families navigating autism from diagnosis through school years. Kattie understands the unique challenges and knows how to advocate effectively.
- ✓Autism-specific IEP strategies
- ✓Communication and social skills support planning
- ✓Sensory and behavioral accommodation guidance
- ✓Parent coaching and resource connection
“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
“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
“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)
“When you have clarity, you can advocate with confidence — and build a plan that fits your child.”
Free IEP Toolkit
Get Kattie's free IEP Meeting Preparation Toolkit — checklists, question banks, goal trackers, and more.
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