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Ep. 213 Mom Jen on Becoming Empowered to Learn How to Advocate For Her Gifted Child - How She Fought For Services and Won (the Second Time)
"It's what we have to do. This is the fight, right now." Mom Jen tells the story of learning how to advocate for her gifted child - it's a powerful, super relatable conversation. If you've ever had to fight for services for your kid, this episode is for you!
In this episode, we talk about:
- Life with her child: Gifted, with ASD, ADHD, and SPD
- Being denied an IEP because her child was "smart" (after the school recommended he get tested!)
- The mental health ripple effect of being denied services - feeling like a failure
- How finding her people in Mothers Together helped her learn how to advocate for her kid
- Recognizing that showing anger and frustration at meetings helped her get the IEP eventually
- The importance of support for moms, and how it leads to empowerment
- Find Jen @ makeagoodmess.com!
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"It's what we have to do. This is the fight, right now." Mom Jen tells the story of learning how to advocate for her gifted child - it's a powerful, super relatable conversation. If you've ever had to fight for services for your kid, this episode is for you!
In this episode, we talk about:
- Life with her child: Gifted, with ASD, ADHD, and SPD
- Being denied an IEP because her child was "smart" (after the school recommended he get tested!)
- The mental health ripple effect of being denied services - feeling like a failure
- How finding her people in Mothers Together helped her learn how to advocate for her kid
- Recognizing that showing anger and frustration at meetings helped her get the IEP eventually
- The importance of support for moms, and how it leads to empowerment
- Find Jen @ makeagoodmess.com!
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
"Wow, listening to this was so validating!" <--- Sound like you? Please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more moms - just like you - who need the support and validation to get through the hardships of parenting ND kids.
Click HERE, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select "Write a review". And be sure to follow the show so you're notified whenever I publish an episode. Follow Now!
Mothers Together *Open House*
...is coming up on JULY 16th! Open House is primarily a validation-based event, where you and I can connect and chat, and I'll support you, along with my Host Mom "tour guides", as we introduce you to the warm and welcoming Mothers Together community.
Open House is FREE, VIRTUAL, and NOT time zone-dependent, so you can join from anywhere around the world!
Click HERE to join us at Open House NOW and save your spot - the next Open House isn't until OCTOBER! See you there!
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