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Autism Eligibility Evaluations: What School Psychs Need to Know
Today I’m talking autism evaluations, specifically how to do them thoughtfully, collaboratively, and in a way that actually reflects the whole student.
This is part two of my eligibility series (part one was learning disabilities), and I’m sharing three practical tips you can put into play immediately.
We’re getting into why your speech-language pathologist is not an “extra” on the team, how understanding their tools helps you write a clearer eligibility statement, and why a quick team conversation before decisions get made can save everyone from messy, disconnected data.
Highlights:
(01:35) - Autism is rooted in communication differences, so your SLP is an essential partner
(02:10) - Tip 1: Collaborate early and often, your SLP is an indispensable lens
(03:25) - Tip 2: Know what the SLP tools actually measure so you can integrate, not just report scores
(05:20) - The best question to ask, “Why this measure instead of that one?”
(06:10) - Tip 3: Team review before eligibility, catch discrepancies and align the story
(08:05) - How stronger present levels and shared understanding set up the whole IEP for success
The Prepared School Psych Community - https://jennyponzuric.com/prepared-school-psychologist/
The information and advice provided are for guidance purposes only, and all listeners are required to follow federal and state law, as well as their school district guidelines and policies.
Connect with Jenny:
WEBSITE
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By Jenny PonzuricToday I’m talking autism evaluations, specifically how to do them thoughtfully, collaboratively, and in a way that actually reflects the whole student.
This is part two of my eligibility series (part one was learning disabilities), and I’m sharing three practical tips you can put into play immediately.
We’re getting into why your speech-language pathologist is not an “extra” on the team, how understanding their tools helps you write a clearer eligibility statement, and why a quick team conversation before decisions get made can save everyone from messy, disconnected data.
Highlights:
(01:35) - Autism is rooted in communication differences, so your SLP is an essential partner
(02:10) - Tip 1: Collaborate early and often, your SLP is an indispensable lens
(03:25) - Tip 2: Know what the SLP tools actually measure so you can integrate, not just report scores
(05:20) - The best question to ask, “Why this measure instead of that one?”
(06:10) - Tip 3: Team review before eligibility, catch discrepancies and align the story
(08:05) - How stronger present levels and shared understanding set up the whole IEP for success
The Prepared School Psych Community - https://jennyponzuric.com/prepared-school-psychologist/
The information and advice provided are for guidance purposes only, and all listeners are required to follow federal and state law, as well as their school district guidelines and policies.
Connect with Jenny:
WEBSITE