Our story
Built on experience. Driven by passion. Dedicated to families.
At Advocate for Special Needs LLC, founder and special education advocate Megan Deck believes every child deserves an education that recognizes their unique strengths, supports their individual needs, and gives them the opportunity to thrive. More importantly, we believe every parent deserves to feel heard, informed, and empowered when making decisions about their child’s education.
Meet our founder
My name is Megan Deck, and I am the founder of Advocate for Special Needs LLC. My journey into special education advocacy began long before I started this business.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and Elementary Education, a Master’s degree in Autism Spectrum Disorders, and ongoing doctoral studies in Educational Law, I have dedicated much of my education and professional career to understanding the needs and rights of students with disabilities.
I spent six years teaching in autism support classrooms, working with students from kindergarten through eighth grade, in addition to six years of experience as a paraprofessional and substitute teacher. Throughout my career, I witnessed firsthand the importance of individualized instruction, meaningful accommodations, and strong partnerships between schools and families.
But my perspective changed when I became the parent sitting on the other side of the IEP table.
As a mother of three, including a child with autism and childhood apraxia of speech, I have experienced the special education process not only as an educator but also as a parent. I understand the emotions, uncertainty, frustration, and sometimes overwhelming responsibility that can come with advocating for your own child.
Even with my educational background, I discovered that navigating special education as a parent can feel very different from navigating it as a professional.
That experience strengthened my belief that families should never have to feel intimidated by an IEP meeting, confused by educational terminology, or uncertain about whether their voices matter.
And that is why Advocate for Special Needs LLC was created.
Megan Deck
Founder & Special Education Advocate
- B.S. in Special Education & Elementary Education
- Master’s in Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Doctoral studies in Educational Law
- 6 years teaching autism support, K–8
- 6 years as a paraprofessional & substitute teacher
- Parent of a child with autism & apraxia of speech
What we do
Our mission
Our mission is to help bridge the gap between families and schools by providing education, guidance, and individualized advocacy support. We strive to help parents better understand special education processes, recognize their children’s rights, ask meaningful questions, and participate confidently as equal members of the educational team.
We believe advocacy is not about creating conflict between parents and schools. It is about encouraging collaboration, accountability, transparency, and a shared commitment to what matters most: the child.
We’re here to help whether you are…
- Attending your first IEP meeting
- Reviewing an evaluation
- Questioning whether your child’s needs are being met
- Simply trying to understand the terminology
Our goal is to help you feel prepared and supported.
What guides us
Our values
These core values guide everything we do in our advocacy work.
Compassion
We approach every situation with empathy and understanding.
Expertise
Deep knowledge of special needs systems and regulations.
Integrity
Honest, transparent advocacy in all our interactions.
Results
Focused on achieving the best outcomes for our clients.
Because every family deserves a voice.
At Advocate for Special Needs LLC, we don’t believe parents should need a degree in special education to understand their child’s education. We believe that informed parents become empowered advocates, and empowered advocates help create better opportunities for children.
Your child’s journey is unique. Your concerns matter. And your voice belongs at the table.