Throughout my more than 25 years as a public school speech/language pathologist, I witnessed families struggle to make sense of the process to ensure their children become independent, effective communicators. The process of identifying what services will support your child is a complex journey which starts with active listening and continues ideally, in a lifelong relationship of trust, support and kindness. The BLARE foundation was created to help you successfully maneuver the process. Our goal is to empower you to effectively advocate for your child by providing you with the tools you need!