My name is Lorraine Deeb M.S. Sp. Ed. B.S. Soc./SW. I am a NYS Licensed Special Educator with 38 + yrs. experience in the field. Most importantly, I am also the single parent of two young adults, one on the Autism Spectrum with PANDAS, and one with ADHD, and both with related autoimmune issues. Having been on this journey for 28 years as a parent, I understand all too well the challenges of parenting a child with special needs and securing the right education and related services to address your child's unique needs. Even when it means placing your child a non public school program at the public's expense.  I have always had a passion for children and establishing a career in a helping profession. My experiences have taken me to various settings in the public, private, parochial and inpatient sectors, in both General Education and Special Education capacities. I have worked with neurodiverse individuals from birth to adult as classroom teacher, SEIT/SETSS provider, Program Coordinator, Early Intervention Service Coordinator, Education Director and as a Care Manager for OPWDD cases. I was also a member of a freelance writing team creating content for a Kindergarten phonics program for Benchmark Education. I found my niche working in the Early Childhood development, both in general ed and special ed. This site was originally developed as an extension of my special needs parent support group "You're Not Alone".