What we offer

Services & Pricing

Three levels of support — choose what fits your situation. Every service starts with a simple intake form. No documents needed until we confirm we can help.

Written Only

Quick Document Review

$75 virtual
In-Home Session (NYC or Long Island): $125

A focused plain-language review of one short document — delivered in 48 hours, no call required. Best when you just need clarity before deciding next steps.

  • One document, up to 10 pages
  • Plain-language written summary
  • Key terms explained
  • Delivered within 48 hours
Start with Intake Form
Most Popular

Evaluation Translation

$125 virtual
In-Home Session (NYC or Long Island): $200

A clear, parent-friendly explanation of one school evaluation or related educational document — plus a call to answer your questions.

  • Written plain-language summary
  • Important results & key points highlighted
  • Common terms explained clearly
  • 30-minute virtual Q&A call
Start with Intake Form
Best for IEP Meetings

Evaluation + IEP Prep

$225 virtual
In-Home Session (NYC or Long Island): $300

A deeper review for families preparing for an upcoming IEP meeting. Everything in Evaluation Translation, plus dedicated meeting prep.

  • Everything in Evaluation Translation
  • Parent-friendly IEP section breakdown
  • Neutral list of questions you may want to ask
  • 45-minute virtual prep call
Start with Intake Form
Not sure which one fits?
One small document, no meeting yet →
Start with Quick Document Review.
Just got an evaluation report →
Choose Evaluation Translation.
IEP meeting in 2 weeks →
Choose Evaluation + IEP Prep.
Still not sure? →
Book a free 15-min call and we'll help you pick.
New — School Year Support

School Year Touchpoint Package

For families who want ongoing support as the year progresses. Covers three check-ins across the school year — ideal when new documents arrive, progress reports come home, or another meeting is coming up.

  • ✓3 document reviews across the school year
  • ✓3 check-in calls (30 min each)
  • ✓Email support between sessions
  • ✓Priority scheduling
$299
virtual · full year
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Optional Add-Ons

Customize your support

Add any of these to your service — just mention them in your intake form.

📞 Post-Meeting Debrief

A 30-minute follow-up call after your IEP meeting to help you make sense of what was discussed, what was decided, and what comes next.

+ $65

📖 Glossary-Only Review

A plain-language glossary of all technical terms in your specific document — no full summary, just the definitions you need.

+ $45

✏️ Something Specific?

If you have a specific section, score, or question you want focused on — tell us in your intake form and we'll let you know if we can accommodate it and at what cost.

Custom — ask us
See What You'll Receive

A real sample breakdown

This is an excerpt from an actual parent-friendly IEP summary we created — with all identifying information changed. This is what your written breakdown looks like.

Sample — Understand My Child IEP Breakdown
Parent-Friendly IEP Summary
This is an educational explanation of your child's IEP. It does not replace the official document.
Section 1 · Child Snapshot
GRADE / AGE
9th Grade · 15 years old
IEP REVIEW PERIOD
January 2022 – January 2023
Eligibility Category — In Plain Language
Emotional Behavioral Disability (EBD)
This means your child's emotional regulation, behavior, and anxiety significantly affect learning and participation. The disability impacts how your child responds to directions, manages frustration, and engages in academic tasks, especially in group settings.
✅ Strengths identified
  • When motivated, works hard and produces quality work
  • Creative with a good sense of humor
  • Strong math calculation skills with a calculator
  • Can ask for help appropriately when frustrated
📌 Primary areas of need
  • Following directions and staff requests
  • Managing frustration and anxiety about mistakes
  • Participating in group activities
  • Completing assignments independently
Section 3 · Goals — In Plain Language
Goal Area: Social / Emotional & Behavior
Your child is learning to comply with staff directions, handle frustration without acting out, and work with peers in group settings. Progress is measured through classroom behavior data, reported quarterly.
What progress may look like:
Fewer refusals to directions Calmer responses to frustration More group participation
Section 5 · What Parents Should Know
Your rights as a parent: You are an equal member of the IEP team. You can request a meeting at any time, ask for progress data, and request changes if progress is limited.
Things to monitor & ask about: Were counseling services or a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) considered? Is the shortened school day improving over time? What data is the school tracking?
Names, dates, and identifying details changed for privacy. For illustrative purposes only.
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

We primarily review IEPs, speech-language evaluations, psychoeducational evaluations, eligibility reports, and related school-based educational documents. If you're not sure whether your document is within scope, reach out before booking and we'll let you know.
No. Understand My Child provides educational and informational services only. This service does not provide legal advice, advocacy representation, therapy, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations.
No. Services are limited to document review, explanation, and parent preparation. We do not attend school meetings as a representative or advocate.
Depending on the service you choose, you'll receive a plain-language written summary of your document, highlighted key points, explanations of common terms, and a Q&A or prep call. The sample above shows what a breakdown looks like.
Completely fine. Just describe your situation in the intake form and we'll help you figure out which service fits best. You can also email us first at understandmychild@gmail.com.
Yes. Documents are stored securely, used only for the purpose of providing your service, and are not shared with any third parties. Files are deleted within 30 days of service completion, unless you request otherwise in writing.
No. We do not determine or predict eligibility outcomes. Eligibility decisions are made by the appropriate school team and licensed professionals. Our role is to help you understand what the documents say — not to interpret what the school should decide.
Services are provided by Roshanali Dewji, a graduate clinician in Speech-Language Pathology at Columbia University with academic training in interpreting speech, language, psychoeducational, and IEP documentation. This service does not involve licensed clinical practice and is not affiliated with Columbia University or any school district.

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