Cogdell, Mattison & Associates

09/19/2025

Here’s how Cogdell, Mattison & Associates helps your young adult THRIVE through transition 👇

When school (IEP) and adult services (ISP) work together, students don’t fall through the cracks. We coordinate with your Service Coordinator, school team, and OVR/VR to align goals, timelines, and funding—so supports at school flow into real life after graduation.

What we do:
• Prep and join IEP meetings—invite the Service Coordinator
• Build a clear “who funds what” IEP ↔ ISP matrix
• Turn post-secondary goals into steps (jobs, training, independent living)
• Sync behavior plans, assistive tech, and travel training across home, school, and community
• Create a warm hand-off so services start BEFORE graduation

If your teen is 14+ or exiting soon, the time is now. We’ll make the plan clear, coordinated, and doable.

📞 Call us today to get started.

09/19/2025

Transportation as a Related Service (IEP/504): What Parents Should Know

If your child needs support getting to and from school because of disability-related needs, transportation belongs in the IEP/504—more than a bus seat. It can include door-to-door pick-up, lift/securement, a trained bus aide, shorter ride times, climate control, and alignment with health/BIP plans (including ESY).

Red flags to act on:

Long rides causing meltdowns or fatigue

Missed instruction/therapy due to late buses

Safety events without a documented plan

Needed aide/nurse not provided

How Cogdell Mattison & Associates helps:

Review IEP/504, ride data, and incidents

Draft your Parent Concerns + meeting request

Write precise service language for the IEP service grid

Align transportation with health/BIP plans and secure compensatory services when rides go wrong

We’re ready to help you prepare for your next meeting with clear, parent-centered language and a concrete action plan.

09/19/2025

09/18/2025

What is Child Find?
Schools must identify, locate, and evaluate children who may need special education—birth through school age—including those in public, charter, private, or homeschool. If your child struggles (academics, behavior, communication, sensory, EF), you can request an evaluation in writing at any time. Evaluations must be comprehensive and follow timelines. If not eligible for special ed, schools must still consider Section 504 supports.

Why Cogdell Mattison & Associates
We help families:
• Draft powerful evaluation requests (all suspected areas)
• Read data & reports, then push for measurable goals
• Prepare for and attend IEP/504 meetings with you
• Secure appropriate services, placement, AT, ESY, and supports

Not sure where to start? Message us—we’ll stand with you from request to plan.

09/18/2025

Cogdell Mattison & Associates Launches Official Web and Facebook Presence

Cogdell Mattison & Associates is pleased to announce the launch of our official webpage and page. This milestone advances our mission to support families and students through rigorous, evidence-informed special education advocacy. By establishing these platforms, we aim to strengthen access to accurate information, amplify community voice, and promote collaborative problem-solving across schools, agencies, and families.

We invite our community partners, educators, and caregivers to connect with us, follow updates, and engage with our work as we champion equitable educational pathways for every learner. Click For Webpage:

Empowering your organization with tailored consulting solutions.

09/18/2025

Need a special education advocate now? Call us. We turn IEPs/504s, evaluations, and services (speech, OT, PT, behavior, AT) into clear, timely action—calm, strategic, and results-focused. We lead meetings, set timelines, and secure appropriate supports so you don’t carry the burden alone.

📞 (215) 444-5127

09/18/2025

Autism shows up differently for each child.

Communication: A child may use speech, pictures, gestures, or an AAC device—and all are valid ways to communicate.

Sensory: A child might be sensitive to sound/light/touch or need movement/quiet time to feel safe.

Learning & routines: Many benefit from clear routines, visual supports, and extra processing time.

At school this can look like:

Needing a quiet space when overwhelmed

Finding group work or transitions hard

Strong knowledge in areas of interest but needing support with writing, organization, or inferencing

How Cogdell Mattison & Associates supports your child (with dignity):

Arrange respectful, comprehensive evaluations

Build an IEP/504 that honors strengths and needs (SLP, OT, social communication)

Put practical supports in place: visual schedules, sensory plans, flexible response options (incl. AAC)

We handle the letters and meetings—so you can focus on your child

📞 215-444-5127 | Message us to get help now.

09/18/2025

Executive Functioning (EF) red flags at school

• Needs constant prompts to start/finish work
• Loses papers; misses deadlines; messy backpack/desk
• Forgets multi-step directions; “learns today, forgets tomorrow”
• Underestimates time; rushes or runs out of time on tests
• Gets “stuck” when plans change; big emotions over small setbacks
• Says “I’m done!” but directions/details are missing
• Writing, multi-step math, note-taking, and long readings are extra hard

How Cogdell Mattison & Associates helps (so you don’t have to do the heavy lifting)
• We analyze records and pinpoint EF barriers impacting grades/behavior
• We craft strong IEP/504 goals, services, and classroom supports
• We push for data-driven interventions and real progress monitoring
• We prep you for meetings, attend with you, and translate the jargon
• We coordinate the team (OT, Speech, teachers) for whole-child progress

📞 Ready for relief? Call 215-444-5127 and let’s turn overwhelm into a plan that works.

05/26/2025

Keeping It Grown & Sexy: Overnight Day-cation ✨70.00 Day Pass! Hotel One Night Stay forthcoming!

Clear your schedule for Saturday, June 28. We’re slipping away for 24 hours of effortless elegance—checking in, kicking off our shoes, and soaking up pure relaxation before heading home refreshed on Sunday morning. Think soft jazz, candle-lit conversation, and zero drama—just sophisticated vibes and good company from sunset to sunrise.

Pack your sleekest resort fit, a favorite playlist, and an appetite for chill luxury. We’ll toast to grown-folk freedom, savor an intimate late-night bite, then rise early to greet the day with quiet gratitude (and maybe room-service mimosas). Classy, calm, unforgettable—that’s the mood.

Ready to elevate your weekend? Let’s do it—grown, sexy, and absolutely stress-free. 🥂

09/29/2024

An IEP Clinic provides expert guidance and support for parents of children with disabilities in navigating the IEP process. Clinics help review and develop IEPs, offer legal advice, and advocate for students' educational rights. The goal is to ensure each child receives the personalized support they need to succeed in school, empowering families and improving educational outcomes.

09/29/2024

At Brand & Excel, our vision is to empower individuals, businesses, and communities by enhancing their brand presence and advocating for children and adults with disabilities.

We strive to deliver impactful marketing solutions while ensuring those with disabilities receive the support and resources needed to thrive. We aim to create a world where everyone can excel and succeed.