Alicia has worked in the public school system for 28 years, working primarily with students with special needs. She has served as Special Education Team Leader and as Special Education Department Chairperson.
In addition, she is a recognized expert in the field of special education and has been a featured speaker on numerous webinars, including one that was hosted by The Houston Chronicle, which focused on how to get a 504 or IEP for your child.
Looking for an experienced ARD meeting advocate in Arlington? We provide knowledgeable, compassionate support for families navigating special education services. As a trusted special needs advocate in Arlington, we attend ARD meetings, review records, and help ensure your child receives appropriate support, services, and protections under special education law.
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Autism, a neurological condition, is characterized by differences in social communication and interaction, alongside restricted interests and repetitive behaviors.
Intellectual disability is a condition characterized by limitations in cognitive functioning and adaptive behaviors, impacting an individual's everyday life and learning abilities.
Emotional disturbance refers to a condition in which an individual exhibits inappropriate behaviors, emotions, or both, leading to difficulties in social interactions and academic performance.
Children with ODD often exhibit stubbornness, argumentativeness, and a tendency to deliberately provoke others, leading to significant impairment in social, academic, and familial functioning.
Advocates emphasize the importance of understanding ADHD as a unique neurological variation rather than a flaw, promoting acceptance, support, and accommodations for individuals with ADHD to thrive.
OHI is an engaging platform offering insightful content tailored to advocate interests, fostering community and empowerment through knowledge sharing.
A specific learning disability is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting the brain's ability to receive, process, analyze, or store information. It can manifest in difficulties with reading, writing, math, or other cognitive processes despite average or above-average intelligence
A speech impairment refers to any condition that affects a person's ability to produce sounds correctly or fluently, or to use their vocal cords, tongue, lips, or other speech-related structures effectively.
A few topics Alicia can present include: “How to help de-escalate a child with intense behaviors”, “How to utilize a Safe Place within the classroom”, “Using visuals effectively”, “Documentation and collecting data on IEP goals and behaviors” and “Building rapport with sensitive and students with challenging behaviors”. She can also tailor presentations to address specific needs of the staff
Autism advocacy in Arlington focuses on supporting families as they navigate special education services, evaluations, and ARD/IEP meetings. Advocates work closely with parents to ensure students with autism receive appropriate accommodations, goals, and services tailored to their unique needs. From reviewing evaluations to attending school meetings, advocacy helps families feel informed and confident throughout the process. In addition to autism support, many families also seek Dyslexia advocacy in Arlington to address reading, writing, and language-based learning challenges. Strong advocacy ensures schools follow best practices, provide appropriate interventions, and create meaningful educational plans that help students thrive academically and socially.
A 504 Plan in Arlington helps students with disabilities access their education by providing necessary accommodations and supports in the general education setting. These plans address medical, physical, emotional, or learning needs that impact a student’s ability to learn. Families often benefit from guidance when navigating eligibility, accommodations, and school meetings. Working with an experienced IEP advocate in Arlington can help ensure the school properly identifies needs, documents appropriate supports, and follows federal guidelines. Whether your child requires classroom accommodations, testing supports, or behavioral interventions, strong advocacy helps protect student rights and promotes equal access to educational opportunities.
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Testimonials
Isabel Mabbun2025-12-20Alicia has been an incredible advocate and support for our family. Her knowledge, dedication, and attention to detail truly make a difference. She takes the time to listen, explains things clearly, and always makes sure the child’s needs are at the center of every decision. Navigating special education can feel overwhelming, but Alicia brings clarity, confidence, and compassion to the process. We are deeply grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her to any family looking for a strong, trustworthy advocate.
Zoe Jones2025-12-14I’m so glad we had Alicia Tucker as my daughter’s advocate. I don’t know how I would have survived without her. From day one she assured me not to worry about anything she has it covered. She was absolutely correct. She was well prepared and guided me through the ARD meeting process. She genuinely cared about my daughter’s education. I’m at ease knowing I have her assistance for all future Special Education needs. Thank you for everything!!!
abcdefg2025-12-09Alicia Tucker Advocate has well represented my child and my family's needs. Even when given barely a weekend to prepare for our case and 504, they, including Gina, were, in fact ready for this meeting on short notice, and well represented my child during a process that was bewildering and overwhelming. If I need such services in the future, I will definitely be contacting this organization to educate, advocate, and represent my child and family.
Lateria Quionne2025-12-02As a parent navigating the ARD/IEP process, I am so grateful we found Alicia Tucker's advocacy . She followed through on all expectations and handled the majority of the communication during the ARD meeting. She wasn’t afraid to question discrepancies in my child’s IEP and pointed out things I could have easily missed. I felt supported, prepared, and confident going into the meeting. I highly recommend her services!
Amanda Winter2025-12-01Alicia and her team are very knowledgeable and capable. They’ve helped us navigate the school system and have been great advocates for our kids.
Lakeshia Renae2025-11-24I’m so grateful that I could Alicia Tucker and Sunnye Garzata! I worked with Sunnye who is sooooo sweet and helpful, but for Alicia to open this business to advocate for children like my son is amazing. My son who has ADHD was up for explosion and Sunnye walked me through every step. Any time I needed advice she was there to assist. During the explosion hearing she was present and ready to advocate for my son. Let’s just say he did not get expelled. Thank you all so much for your help.
veronica collins2025-11-24Alicia is a great advocate.
In Texas, once a school receives written parental consent, it has 45 school days to complete a full and individual initial evaluation (FIE). After the evaluation is completed, the ARD/IEP meeting must be held within 30 calendar days to review the results and determine eligibility and services.
Timelines can be confusing, and delays do happen. Working with an experienced IEP advocate in Arlington can help ensure the school follows required deadlines and that evaluations are completed thoroughly and on time.
Parents have the right to bring an advocate, consultant, or attorney to an ARD meeting and should always. Schools cannot deny participation simply because a parent chooses to bring support. An advocate can help parents understand evaluation data, ensure legal requirements are followed, and support meaningful discussion about services and goals. Many families choose to work with an ARD meeting advocate in Arlington to help level the playing field, clarify options, and ensure their child’s educational needs are clearly addressed and documented during the meeting.
Dyslexia support and special education are related but not the same. Dyslexia support often falls under general education and includes targeted reading instruction, accommodations, and intervention programs. Special education, on the other hand, involves eligibility under IDEA, an IEP, and specialized instruction based on a disability that significantly impacts learning.
Some students receive dyslexia services without qualifying for special education, while others need both. Understanding the difference can be confusing. Working with Dyslexia advocacy in Arlington helps families determine the right path, ensure appropriate services are provided, and advocate for effective instruction and accommodations tailored to their child’s needs.
Yes, ADHD can significantly impact a student’s social skills at school. Difficulties with impulse control, attention, emotional regulation, and interpreting social cues can affect peer relationships, classroom interactions, and behavior. Students with ADHD may struggle with turn-taking, maintaining friendships, or responding appropriately in social situations.
Support such as social skills instruction, counseling, and classroom accommodations can help. Working with a special needs advocate in Arlington can ensure these social and behavioral needs are recognized and addressed through appropriate supports, accommodations, or an IEP or 504 Plan.
Yes, advocacy can help with services outside of school. Advocates often assist families in understanding evaluations, coordinating with medical or therapeutic providers, and identifying community-based supports such as therapy programs, social skills groups, and transition services. They can also help families use school data to support access to outside services. Families seeking Autism Advocacy in Arlington often benefit from guidance that connects school supports with outside resources, helping create a more comprehensive plan to support a child’s development across home, school, and community settings.
Steps to connect with Us
We offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation. During this time, we will address your concerns regarding the current situation and explore potential options for the next steps.
If we both agree to move forward at the end of our conversation, We will provide you with a Consent to Authorize Advocacy and Release of Educational Information to sign and send along with a letter to the school notifying them that you have engaged our services.
We will send you a questionnaire to write all of your concerns regarding the current situation, your goals and reasons for seeking our services, as well as your experiences with your child and the district.
Review of Records involves a comprehensive review of all documents, including past and current evaluations, IEPs, and relevant academic and medical records as well as the questionnaire detailing your concerns.
The advocacy plan will be tailored to your student and specific situation and may include the following:
We require a $200 retainer fee and a completed Client Intake Form before work can begin.
We can also attend meetings with you for a flat rate of $500 which includes travel time.
Please note: If you need to file for due process, there will be an additional fee of $300 required before we can submit the paperwork on your behalf.
