In this episode of The Affirming Village Podcast, hosts Dr. Destiny Huff, LPC (autistic & ADHD mental health therapist and special education advocate) and Lisa Baskin Wright (dyslexic & ADHD IEP coach) unpack how their own neurodivergent identities shape the way they read and write IEPs.

Together, they explore:

• How lived experience as neurodivergent parents makes them see what’s missing in IEPs—not just what’s written

• The difference between deficit-based vs. affirming approaches to goals and accommodations

• Common red flags to look for in IEPs that might signal bias, gaps, or cookie-cutter planning

• Why parent and student voices must be centered in special education planning

• Real examples of how to push back on vague goals and advocate for meaningful supports

This conversation is a reminder that IEPs are more than paperwork—they’re about equity, access, and affirming every learner’s voice.