Mar 28, 2023
Let's talk about a group of parents I found in my research when starting The IEP Lab that had this passion for advocacy but didn't let it control them...they used it as a power within them to work the system and get the best support for their child.
What we cover in this episode:
1) Why controlling intense emotions is...
Mar 23, 2023
THE DOORS TO THE ULTIMATE PARENT IEP PREP COURSE ARE OPEN!
It's negative out there. Like depressing. But you need to search for resources and make connections because this IEP journey can be a bit lonely and intimidating, right?
So how do you take negitive experiences of others and make sure that doesn't happen?
Because...
Mar 16, 2023
BONUS IEP Prep Series! We are answering the question of the MOST EFFECTIVE advocacy approach to IEP meetings. It's called the Goldilocks Approach to Advocacy.
In this episode we cover:
1) The three main advocacy approaches (passive, aggressive, and just right)
2) What it looks like AFTER the IEP meeting for each of...
Mar 14, 2023
Of course people with disabilities get degrees all the time? But does the IEP just translate into the college environment? As Dan from Accessing College discusses, it's best to start telling your child about their disability, building self advocacy skills, and trial-and-error process of accommodations as soon as...
Mar 7, 2023
Your child's day at school likly includes some "specials" (aka music, PE, art, etc!). So what is the inside scoop on if your child needs accommodations in these specials classroom?
In this episode we cover:
1) What "specials" teachers include
2) What the "specials" teachers experience is with...