I have been working with children and adolescents for over 20 years in a variety of diverse settings. I've been a school psychologist and teacher in the public school systems, I've worked with Intellectually Disabled young adults within group home settings, treatment centers for abused and neglected children from affluent and impoverished homes. I've advocated for juvenile delinquents within the court system with substance abuse problems, and for foster children and families, and mentored adolescents on the Autism spectrum- teaching life skills out in the community.
TESTIMONIALS
"We hired Gina to represent us with our local school district when my daughter was in fourth grade. We saw her falling behind school year after year, even after multiple meetings with school staff members and conversations with her classroom teachers. Thanks to Gina we were finally able to get an IEP. She provided valuable leadership of our case, guidance and direction for all our meetings, interactions with the school district on this matter, and in every conversation between her and our family on how best to get our daughter the resources she needs to be academically successful." ~ Debbie and John, NH, parents of daughter with a Specific Learning Disability
"Gina Federico tested my daughter in 10th grade in 2015. She was the only one who could come to the conclusion that my daughter has Asperger syndrome. My daughter’s psychiatrist at the department of psychiatry MGH in Boston concurred with Gina's testing. I just want to note that Gina was very helpful in advocating and getting me the right services for my daughter and went above and beyond to help with the diagnosis." ~ Elizabeth, MA, parent of 18yrs. old with Autism, Bipolar, and Anxiety.
" Gina is a well- experienced advocate who has helped us through a challenging situation with our local public school system and ultimately helped us succeed in getting our son an IEP with a very resistant school administrative board. I have no doubt without her support and experience we would have failed in our cause to help our son." ~ Frank and Danielle, MA, son with ADHD, Dyslexia, Specific Learning Disability