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Cold Hard Truths: RFK Jr., IDEA, and More Dogs


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Julianna and Kelley tackle RFK Jr.'s latest claim connecting circumcision and autism through Tylenol use, dissecting the contradictions in his ongoing theories. They explore concerns about potential Department of Education cuts and their impact on IDEA compliance, emphasizing that only six states currently meet requirements. The hosts provide practical advice for parents to protect their children's educational rights by going local and understanding state-level entitlements. The episode concludes with a passionate defense of their recommendation for Labs and Goldens as therapy dogs for autistic children, explaining the importance of predictability when families face so many variables.

Key Takeaways

  • RFK Jr.'s circumcision-autism claim contradicts his previous Tylenol theory.
  • Only 15% of U.S. public school students receive services under IDEA.
  • Six states have met IDEA requirements in the past decade.
  • Go local: Know what your school district, regional center, and state provide.
  • Understand your entitlements including deadlines and timelines.
  • Labs and Goldens offer calm nature, intelligence, and trainability.
  • Research your breeder carefully when selecting a purebred dog.
  • Reducing variables matters when parenting a child with special needs

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Refrigerator MomsBy Kelley Jensen, Julianna Scott