Meet Deborah Cohen

I am the mother of a dyslexic child. I have seen the difficulties with homework, loss of self-esteem and the anxiety of dealing with dyslexia.

Deborah Cohen
Special Education Consultant and Advocate

Education
  • Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education
    from Middlesex Community College
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
    from Salem State University
  • Master’s Degree in Moderate Special Needs from Lesley University
  • Trained by the Federation for Children for Special Needs in advocacy
Experience
Hands-on experience:
  • working with students with autism (nonverbal)
  • implementing behavior plans
  • utilizing ABA
  • utilizing assistive technology
  • attending team meetings
  • meeting with parents to advocate for the needs of their children