Help your one of a kind child thrive

Navigate the IEP and school system process to get your child the education they deserve

You love your child more than anything.

It can be difficult and defeating to get your child the education and support they deserve.

Navigating the ups and downs both at school and at home is overwhelming and can deplete your resources as a parent.

We help families just like yours understand and advocate throughout the IEP process so that your child and family can thrive.

Our Services

IEP Consultations

A one-hour consultation via phone or video to review your child’s case, upcoming or current assessments & IEP meetings, discuss concerns, and provide guidance on next steps.
General recommendations for advocating effectively in upcoming meetings.
Email follow-up with a summary of key points and action items.

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Comprehensive IEP Support

Thorough review of your child’s IEP, including goals, accommodations, and services.
Preparation meeting with you to strategize for the school IEP meeting.
IEP meeting attendance (in-person or virtual) to advocate alongside you.
Post-meeting debrief with recommendations for follow-up actions.
Written communication support for correspondence with the school after the meeting.

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Parent Coaching & Support (Unlimited Text)

Unlimited text-based support for IEP concerns, school frustrations, and special needs parenting.
Responses between 9 AM and 2 PM (within 48 hours)
A safe space to process emotions and challenges with an experienced advocate.
Note this is not therapy— I am an advocate and fellow parent, not a licensed counselor.

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Hi, I’m Emma Siemasko.

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One of a Kind Advocacy Group is led by me and backed by a small, nimble team. We specialize in helping families of preschool and elementary-aged neurodivergent children with the navigation of a diagnosis as well as the IEP process.

Our approach is to see every child as an individual rather than a diagnosis, as each one has a unique “one of a kind” profile that we support and celebrate. I am well-versed in IEPs, 504s, and IDEA and completed COPAA’s Special Education Advocate Training (SEAT) 1.0.

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"Emma was an absolute lifesaver as I navigated my son’s entrance into public school. I was extremely anxious about his placement as he entered kindergarten, but Emma supported me not just as an advocate, but as a friend. She was invested in my son‘s success and she clearly cared deeply about his education. She provided thoughtful ideas, communication templates, and other resources that helped me feel more confident in my discussions with the district. Thanks to her guidance, I was able to advocate effectively, and my son is now starting kindergarten in the placement that truly meets his needs. I couldn’t have done it without her!"

- Heather T.
Cambrian School District, San Jose
"Emma steered us in the right direction several times as we worked to get services for our son. She took time to understand our concerns, made sound recommendations, and connected us with helpful resources. She has been able to demystify this whole IEP process and, because she's a fellow parent, I really feel like she 'gets it.'”

- Alexandra H.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School District, San Jose

Our Values

Focused on the individual

There is no one size fits all. Services, accommodations, and placement need to be customized to the individual child. IEPs should not be copy & paste based on diagnosis or past experience.
Family-first

The family's well-being matters as a whole, not just the child’s. Issues with schooling– especially missed days, suspensions, burnt out kids, or early pick ups, can create stress for all parties. Family harmony is top of mind.
Realistic

Parents, teachers, advocates, and district managers needs to have reasonable expectations for what's realistically possible. There is no perfect, but there is reasonable and good.
Knowledgeable and Respectful

We are knowledgeable about IEPs, 504s, special education law, and other therapies and services, yet we don’t know everything. We are respectful to every expert– parents, school and district staff, other advocates, and attorneys.