About Soaring Abilities

Passion…Dedication…Delivery

Soaring Abilities, LLC is dedicated to helping families navigate the challenging world of special needs.  We focus on parent training and support from initial diagnosis through all stages of development. Our Parent Advocacy Programs will help to ensure that your child’s educational programming is meeting all of their needs for today and beyond.  Our Special Education Teachers strive to take the frustration out of learning and, instead, help your child fall in love with learning again. By implementing philosophies and strategies of Applied Behavior Analysis, ABA, our passionate Licensed Behavior Specialists will help your child, with Autism, reach their full potential. (ABA services coming soon.) We encourage you to explore our site and learn about all the ways we can help you and your family.

 

Areas of Expertise:

  • Autism

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Specific Learning Disability

  • Dyslexia

  • Social Communication Disorder

  • Down Syndrome

 

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Meet Kathleen Mascaro-Sukley, M.Ed., LBS, BSC

Founder and CEO of Soaring Abilities

Kathleen has over 15 years of experience in working with children with Special Needs.   In her professional career, she has had the opportunity and privilege to work with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Delays, Intellectual Disabilities, Down Syndrome and Speech and Language Disorders, including Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS).   She began her career in working as an Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist transitioning to a Behavioral Specialist Consultant.  After gaining her Masters in Educational Leadership, at Newmann University, and obtaining her Elementary and Special Education Certifications, she worked as Special Education Teacher in Autistic Support, for Lower Merion School District and then as a Special Education Teacher, in Learning Support, in Great Valley School District. Kathleen continues to follow her passion in working with children in the fields of Applied Behavioral Analysis and Special Education and brings her variety of experiences and expertise to Soaring Abilities.

Certifications, Trainings and Affiliations:
- COOPA National Member (Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates)
-Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training
-SpeciaEd Advocate Member
-Wilson Reading System, Wilson Fundations Training
-Lindamood Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing Training

Reviews

The pathway for a child with developmental disabilities is rarely an easy one..

..it is often an uphill climb filled with so many unknowns. When we met Kathleen, however, our lives changed for the better, and for the first time in so long, we had hope for a brighter future for our daughter. Kathleen’s unquestionable commitment to our daughter’s development and education was evident immediately. She was able to reach our daughter in a way that no other special educator ever could. Her combined expertise as a special education teacher AND as a behavioral specialist fostered a pathway for our daughter to reach high levels of educational success while simultaneously supporting our daughter’s authentic self as a child with Autism and an Intellectual Disability.

Kathleen sees all people as whole, perfect and complete; her compassion and empathy are boundless and her genuine dedication to the work she does and the families she impacts has changed the face of special education. Kathleen, you are by far the greatest gift we’ve ever had!! Thank you for making all the difference!!

- Esther H., Montgomery County, PA

 

“I have witnessed first hand the exceptional contributions Kathleen has made to his overall progress…”

..as my son’s special needs advocate, and his behavioral specialist for the past 12 years, Enthusiastic, driven, compassionate and caring, Kathleen remains our family’s first contact when we need to pass along our concerns to our school district.

Kathleen has been present for every Individualized Education Program meeting where she challenged school experts, created and suggested new educational programs by communicating clearly, persuasively and effectively. She is sharp, goal-oriented, extremely knowledgeable and flexible in moving steadily forward to achieve our son’s longer-term education goals and placement. More importantly Kathleen was always available, and always willing to share information, viewpoints, and suggestions that have been invaluable to our special needs journey

Ellie S., Montgomery County, PA