Lisa Shaw, a transition specialist and IEP Coach joined us today to discuss IEPs and transition plans. When do you start planning for life after high school? What is the school's responsibility? Lisa breaks it all down for us!

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In this episode, Markeisha Hall and Courtney Burnett chat about their kid's experiences with clip charts in the classrooms and the effects it can have on a neurodivergent child. I'm sure you also have experience charts and behavior charts as classroom management tools for your child. It is what is taught to new teachers, so let's dive and find some solutions.

Chatting about the first annual Momma Needs A Break Retreat with Courtney Burnett and Markeisha Hall and why it is important to take time for yourself, even though it can be hard. Want more information on the upcoming second annual Momma Needs A Break, we can't wait to see you in Cancun, Momma! Retreat

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IEP team communication, learn from my mistakes. I am sharing my own experience of learning to navigate school team relationships as a parent. I give you my top advocacy tips and strategies I use with my own kids and clients. 

What made my daughter's PT cry? Getting communication from me about Hannah's whitewater rafting in Colorado 

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AAC Awareness Month. Sharing our family's story about AAC and why I am so passionate about AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication is life-changing, do not buy into the myths about AAC.

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All kids want to play... and when it comes to playgrounds, ADA is just the minimum. Markeisha Hall and Courtney Burnett talk about some personal experiences as parents and teachers and some ideas moving forward to get kids onto the playgrounds.

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Markeisha Hall and Courtney Burnett chat with a guest this episode from Heymomme founder Melinda Martin, a pediatric nurse and neurodiverse entrepreneur who wanted to create a space to see her journey in motherhood represented. Momme is a lifestyle platform for moms raising kids with disabilities. Their goal is to empower disability representation in motherhood by supporting the everyday lives of families with disabilities! Take a listen as we dive in and for more information, give her a follow on heymomme

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This week we backed off of the tips... well, sort of and got a little personal with our own kid's diagnosis and the feelings that came with that. Mistakes were made, but that is why we share with you and learn as we go. Be sure to leave us a five-star review and share it with a friend. It is much appreciated.

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This week's episode with Markeisha Hall and Courtney Burnett is Part 2 of Little Known Secrets to Transition Back to School; this one's going to focus more on school staff and communication with them. These 3 tips with personal stories will help you transition into the school year with ease.

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Back to School is coming up, and Markeisha Hall and Courtney Burnett are here to help you navigate some transitions with your child this school year. We can all agree that transitions are hard ( and not just for the kids), and it helps to hear that you aren't the only parent going through this. Make sure you join us for Part 2 of Little Known Tips To Transition Back to School with your IEP team.

For more personal IEP Help this school, here are some options for you:

PEP Squad- IEP & Parent Community

IEP in a Day