“The most interesting people you’ll find are ones that don’t fit into your average cardboard box. They’ll make what they need, they’ll make their own boxes.” -Dr. Temple Grandin

I’m Laurie. I’m a wife, mother of 3, research scientist, former K-12 teacher, and disability advocate *

Parent with Merit was created to address the information gap in diagnosis, early intervention, and public education. Before a child enters Kindergarten or Pre-Kindergarten, it can be difficult for parents to know what to do or where to go when they have concerns. I was a teacher in the public school system and still didn’t understand how to get help for my young son! Parent with Merit aims to educate parents with easy-to-understand guides, helping them bridge the information gap and access the resources they need.

The Blog is my personal experience as a neurodiverse parent raising kids with support needs. It’s about education, my hope for policy change, and maybe my grievances when it doesn’t happen. ;)

Contact Laurie for more info.

• But I’m not you or part of your child’s support team. I can share all the academic and developmental knowledge in the world with you, but you know your kids.