In the world of special education, these are some of the most frustrating words a parent can hear during an IEP meeting, especially when it involves a child who is non-speaking or has significant support needs.

In this episode, Lisa Wright and Dr. Destiny Huff dive deep into the critical (and often overlooked) world of home-to-school communication. We’re moving beyond the basic daily sheets that tell you what your child ate for lunch. Instead, we’re discussing communication as a tool for safety, medical transparency, and legal protection.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Communication Gap: Why relying on verbal "hallway chats" and "handshake deals" leaves your child and their rights unprotected.

• The Reality of Documentation Fear: Understanding why schools are often hesitant to put things in writing and how parents can navigate that resistance.

• Safety & Medical Urgency: A serious look at the life-altering consequences that occur when self-injurious behaviors or physical incidents aren't reported to parents immediately.

• From "Kindness" to "Compliance": How to write communication systems into the IEP as a mandatory accommodation so your child’s safety isn't dependent on the personality of a specific teacher.

Whether your child is non-speaking, minimally speaking, or uses unreliable speech, this episode is a guide to building a communication system that ensures they are seen, heard, and protected.

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