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Are you confused about the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP. Have you heard the term, "Free and Appropriate Public Education" and want to know what it means? Do you want to know your legal rights when interacting with your kid's school? Listen to part 2 of this interview with special education attorney Laura Heneghan to learn about all that and more!

You can find part 1 here: https://dyslexiajourney.buzzsprout.com/2077817/episodes/16095504-dyslexia-legal-rights-ft-attorney-laura-heneghan-part-1

Attorney Laura Heneghan proudly practices solely in the area of special education,
representing children and adolescents with disabilities who are not receiving appropriate services from their public school district. She began practicing in this area after experiencing this process as the parent of a child with disabilities, including a son with dyslexia. She brings this experience, her passion, and her unique collaborative abilities to her clients to change their outcomes for the better.

In addition to her law degree, Laura holds a Certificate in Special Education Advocacy from the PELE Clinic at William and Mary Law School. In order to better serve her clients with dyslexia, she has completed a 60-hour course in Orton Gillingham Plus, an evidence-based program based on the science of reading and approved by the International Dyslexia Association.

She is a Board Member of Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities. She provides Pro Bono legal services to immigrant children seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status in Probate Court through Children’s Advocates of Connecticut. Laura previously served on the Board of Directors for the Western Connecticut Center for Human Rights, as a court-appointed Guardian Ad Litem for CASA of SW Connecticut, and as an Educational Surrogate appointed by the Connecticut Department of Education on abuse and neglect cases.

You can find Laura online at https://sped.esq/

Here are some links that Laura recommends:

https://www.smartkidswithld.org/
https://www.copaa.org/
https://www.wrightslaw.com/

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Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace their uniqueness and thrive on this challenging journey!

Send us your questions, comments, and guest suggestions to [email protected]

Also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney

Send us a text

Are you confused about the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP. Have you heard the term, "Free and Appropriate Public Education" and want to know what it means? Do you want to know your legal rights when interacting with your kid's school? Listen to part 1 of this interview with special education attorney Laura Heneghan to learn about all that and more!

Attorney Laura Heneghan proudly practices solely in the area of special education,
representing children and adolescents with disabilities who are not receiving appropriate services from their public school district. She began practicing in this area after experiencing this process as the parent of a child with disabilities, including a son with dyslexia. She brings this experience, her passion, and her unique collaborative abilities to her clients to change their outcomes for the better.

In addition to her law degree, Laura holds a Certificate in Special Education Advocacy from the PELE Clinic at William and Mary Law School. In order to better serve her clients with dyslexia, she has completed a 60-hour course in Orton Gillingham Plus, an evidence-based program based on the science of reading and approved by the International Dyslexia Association.

She is a Board Member of Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities. She provides Pro Bono legal services to immigrant children seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status in Probate Court through Children’s Advocates of Connecticut. Laura previously served on the Board of Directors for the Western Connecticut Center for Human Rights, as a court-appointed Guardian Ad Litem for CASA of SW Connecticut, and as an Educational Surrogate appointed by the Connecticut Department of Education on abuse and neglect cases.

You can find Laura online at https://sped.esq/

Here are some links that Laura recommends:

https://www.smartkidswithld.org/
https://www.copaa.org/
https://www.wrightslaw.com/

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace their uniqueness and thrive on this challenging journey!

Send us your questions, comments, and guest suggestions to [email protected]

Also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney

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In this episode, we respond to some recent viewer/listener questions.

The previous episodes we mentioned are:

Managing Dyslexia With Mind Mapping ft. Darius Namdaran, Educator, Advocate, and Entrepreneur: https://youtu.be/df5eVtP12YM

The Flash Method for Mastering Dyslexia ft. Educator Kim Parra: https://youtu.be/_ck4k_rWFgs

How To Support Neurodiversity in the Workplace ft. Ed Thompson, author of “A Hidden Force”: https://youtu.be/a3Dn5SG2jJE

Educating the World About Dyslexia ft. YouTuber and Coach Arije-Aike de Haas: https://youtu.be/YUE6xRJ81aQ

And here's the article about orthographic (surface) dyslexia that we quoted: https://guidingexceptionalparents.com/orthographic-dyslexia/

Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace their uniqueness and thrive on this challenging journey!

Send us your questions, comments, and guest suggestions to [email protected]

Also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney

Send us a text

Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace their uniqueness and thrive on this challenging journey!

Send us your questions, comments, and guest suggestions to [email protected]

Also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney

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If you are a dyslexic high school kid or the parent of a kid with dyslexia who is considering college, you need to listen to this interview! Chock-full of guidance about the college application process and the college selection process for dyslexic kids, this episode is essential viewing for anyone involved in the process!

Catherine Scholl brings a personal and professional perspective to educational advocacy, with extensive experience in Special Education, IEP, and 504 processes. She has worn many hats as a parent, special education teacher, and advocate, offering a well-rounded approach to helping families. Catherine holds a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master’s in Education. She is also a certified Special Education Teacher and a certified Dyslexia Interventionist. She specializes in conducting academic evaluations and guiding families to ensure students receive the support they need for educational and personal success. Catherine is a member of COPAA and adheres to its Code of Ethics as a non-attorney advocate.

You can reach Catherine at https://www.righttoreadadvocacy.com/ or email her directly at [email protected].

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace their uniqueness and thrive on this challenging journey!

Send us your questions, comments, and guest suggestions to [email protected]

Also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney

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For Dyslexia Awareness Month, here are our top seven reasons to be hopeful about dyslexia and for dyslexic kids!

Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace their uniqueness and thrive on this challenging journey!

Send us your questions, comments, and guest suggestions to [email protected]

Also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney

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Did you know that you might be able to get your child's public school district to pay for an independent educational evaluation? We didn't either! Check out this fascinating conversation with Jennifer Bernheim, mother of a dyslexic kid, dyslexia advocate, and founder of Right to Read Advocacy (https://www.righttoreadadvocacy.com/).

As the mom of a dyslexic learner, Jennifer knows how challenging it can be to navigate the special education process in a public school district, which is why she founded Right to Read Advocacy. Jennifer helps parents demystify this overwhelming process and empowers parents to support their child's unique needs.

Jennifer has completed the esteemed Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates’ (COPAA) Special Education and Advocacy Training courses, known as SEAT 1.0 and SEAT 2.0. She adheres to COPAA’s Advocate Voluntary Code of Ethics. Additional advocacy education includes the Orton-Gillingham Academy Subscriber Course and WrightsLaw Special Ed Law & Advocacy Training.

Prior to founding Right to Read Advocacy, Jennifer spent 20 years as a public relations practitioner, providing strategic communications support for purpose-driven companies. She has a master’s degree in communication studies from the University of Rhode Island. Jennifer lives in Weston, CT with her husband, their three children, and Australian labradoodle.

Jennifer is a non-attorney, educational advocate. She does not provide legal advice.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace their uniqueness and thrive on this challenging journey!

Send us your questions, comments, and guest suggestions to [email protected]

Also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney

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For Dyslexia Awareness Month, here are the ten most important things that you should know about dyslexia!

Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace their uniqueness and thrive on this challenging journey!

Send us your questions, comments, and guest suggestions to [email protected]

Also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney

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Arije-Aike de Haas s an education scientist specializing in dyslexia and related topics. As a dyslexic himself, he truly understands and feels for those struggling with dyslexia. His highly successful YouTube channel about dyslexia has almost 34 thousand subscribers, and some of his videos have over one million views. He also offers 1:1 coaching.

You can find Arije-Aike online at:

@ArijeAikedeHaas
https://dehaas1on1.com/about/

Here is the video in which he shares his personal journey.
And here is part 1 of our interview with Arije.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace their uniqueness and thrive on this challenging journey!

Send us your questions, comments, and guest suggestions to [email protected]

Also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney

Send us a text

Arije-Aike de Haas s an education scientist specializing in dyslexia and related topics. As a dyslexic himself, he truly understands and feels for those struggling with dyslexia. His highly successful YouTube channel about dyslexia has almost 34 thousand subscribers, and some of his videos have over one million views. He also offers 1:1 coaching.

You can find Arije-Aike online at:

@ArijeAikedeHaas
https://dehaas1on1.com/about/

Here is the video in which he shares his personal journey.
 

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace their uniqueness and thrive on this challenging journey!

Send us your questions, comments, and guest suggestions to [email protected]

Also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney