Susan Yellin, Esq. is the Director of Advocacy Services at The Yellin Center for Mind, Brain, and Education.
She is the author of a regular column for ADDitude Magazine'sprint and online editions as part of their "Ask the Experts" feature and a member of ADDitude's ADHD Specialist Panel. Read all of Susan's ADDitude articles and listen to her webinar presentations at additude.com/author/susan-yellin.
Prior to joining The Yellin Center, Mrs. Yellin was the founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit Center for Learning Differences, an organization which has provided information and resources to thousands of families and professionals. She also created its signature program, Life After High School, which brought together hundreds of students, parents, and counselors with representatives of colleges and post-secondary programs that offer supports for students who struggle with learning issues.
Mrs. Yellin, a New York attorney, has extensive experience in legal issues related to education and special education. In her role as Director of Advocacy Services at The Yellin Center, Mrs. Yellin works with families to understand the special education system so that they understand how to obtain school services for their student.
Mrs. Yellin is a graduate of Cornell University and the Boston University School of Law. She is a frequent speaker on the subject of navigating the education system for students with learning and related challenges. She and Dr. Yellin are the parents of three sons.
