Compassionate, expert guidance to help you navigate the IEP and 504 process with clarity, confidence, and support.
Navigating the IEP process can feel overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally exhausting — especially when you're trying to advocate for your child’s needs.
With years of experience inside public schools, therapeutic day schools, and as an occupational therapist specializing in neurodivergent support, Lauren brings a unique and informed lens to the entire IEP process.
Her focus is simple: helping families feel prepared, supported, and confident in advocating for what their child truly needs.
How Lauren Supports Families
Full IEP & 504 Plan Review
A full review of your child’s current documents to identify strengths, gaps, unclear goals, missing services, or areas needing clarification.
Guidance Through the Entire Process
Support for evaluations, eligibility, accommodations, services, goal-writing, and understanding what schools are required to provide.
Meeting Participation
Lauren can attend IEP or 504 meetings (virtual or in-person) to help translate terminology, support communication, and ensure your child’s needs are clearly represented.
Parent Coaching & Confidence Building
Learn how to ask the right questions, interpret school language, communicate concerns, and advocate effectively and calmly.
Dr. Lauren Pammer, DrOT, MOT, OTR/L
Lauren holds a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy with specialized research focused on school-based therapy and student support models.
She has worked as:
• A district school-based therapist
• A therapist in therapeutic day schools
• A consultant for special education teams
• An OT specializing in autistic, ADHD, and neurodivergent support
• A parent advocate within multiple districts
Lauren bridges the gap between what families know their child needs and what schools must legally provide — helping parents feel informed, empowered, and supported through every step of the process.
Lauren Pammer
