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November 15, 2024 33 mins

Welcome to this week's episode! We're thrilled to have Andrea Pollack join us for an enlightening conversation about her remarkable transition from a 19-year career in litigation to becoming a dedicated advocate for parents of autistic children.

Episode Highlights:

  • Andrea shares her unique background and what inspired her to become an advocate.
  • The challenges she faced when transitioning from a legal career to homeschooling her son, Matthew.
  • The pivotal moment Andrea recognized the need for both educational and coaching components for parents.
  • The inception and development of Autism Parent Solutions.
  • Key lessons Andrea learned from her personal experiences as a parent and educator of an autistic child.
  • How these lessons influence her current work and her approach to assisting other parents.


About Our Guest:

Andrea Pollack, a former Wall St. litigator, chose to homeschool her autistic son for 8 years. Her dedication and intense research into effective parenting strategies led her to develop Autism Parent Solutions, LLC.—a program that not only educates parents but also addresses mindset issues crucial for success. Andrea earned a Master's Degree in Education to maximize her impact in this field. Join us as we welcome Andrea to share her inspiring story and valuable insights.

If you’re a parent of a neurodivergent child or know someone who could benefit from Andrea’s expertise, don’t miss this episode! Subscribe to our channel for more insightful conversations like this.

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Links and resources:


Andrea Pollack can be reached at Autism Parent Solutions, LLC 

Website: https://autismparentsolutions.com/

Phone Number: (646) 872-0500

E-mail: andrea@autismparentsolutions.com


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