Hi, I’m Dr. Jeanine Coleman.

I help families with children and young adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities transition through early childhood and college.

Work with Me

My Services

Early Childhood Special Education (Preschool)

Assess the child’s development and areas of support.
Guide understanding developmental milestones and delays.
Consult on the inclusive environment.
Analyze and interpret assessment reports.
Assist in developing Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP).
Collaborate with families on realistic and meaningful goals specific to their child.
Connect families with local resources and programs.
Provide information on community resources and systems.
Offer strategies for supporting the child’s learning and development at home.
Provide training and coaching to parents on how to collaborate and communicate with programs and schools.
Help families navigate the systems and processes to access special education services and funding.
Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate with teachers, therapists, and other medical professionals to ensure continuity of support.
Provide reassurance and emotional support to families during challenging times.
Help families understand their rights and options available for their child.
Help families understand the importance of helping their child develop the skills now so that they can be ready for college when they are older.

Post-secondary Inclusive Education (College)

Assist families and young adults in preparing for the transition from high school to college.
Guide students in developing self-advocacy and independent living skills necessary for college success.
Analyze and interpret assessment reports.
Help families evaluate college programs based on disability services, accommodations, and accessibility.
Provide insights on campuses with inclusive higher education programs designed for students with intellectual disabilities.
Help families understand the differences between high school IEPs/504 Plans and college disability accommodations.
Support families in accessing Disability Services on college campuses that may include academic and housing accommodations.
Help students navigate processes for securing technology or assistive tools for screen readers or other specialized software.
Provide strategies for executive functioning skills such as organization, managing time, and emotional control.
Support young adults in learning how to use the technology for college (e.g., email, calendar, learning management system).
Support young adults in learning how to communicate with professors, advisors, and peers about their needs.
Guide students on how to access campus resources, such as counseling, library, tutoring, and career services.
Help young adults prepare for social engagement at college that may include clubs, social events, and extracurricular.
Assist families in exploring disability-specific scholarships, grants, and other funding opportunities.
Collaborate with families on developing long-term goals after college
Support students on career development and readiness.