IEP stands for Individualized Educational Program, and it is a contract that sets out a framework of learning support for eligible students. The IEP document identifies how the student is eligible for the program, outlines the specific needs of the student, and then tells how those needs will be accommodated within a free and appropriate public education.

It may sound like a lot of legalese and be intimidating at first. But you (parents) are a critical and equal part of the team. Remember, you are an expert on your child. There are many parent-friendly resources to help you understand the process. Collette interviews Stephen Camarata about the IEP process and the advice he has for parents

LATE TALKING: A SYMPTOM OR A STAGE Late-Talking: A Symptom or a Stage is a best-selling book by Stephen Camarata, Ph.D., about late-talking in all its variations. The 2nd edition of the book is about to be released. In this video series, Collette Wieland and Stephen Camarata explore each chapter of this book and discuss the questions on the minds of many parents of late-talking children.

ABOUT DR. CAMARATA: Stephen Camarata, Ph.D. CCC-SLP is a late talker himself and is an internationally recognized expert on child development broadly with a focus on how children learn to talk. His clinical and scientific expertise includes speech and language intervention in children with autism, down syndrome, hearing loss, and developmental language disorder (DLD). Dr. Camarata is a professor of Hearing & Speech, Psychiatry, and Otolaryngology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and a Professor of Psychology and Human Development and Special Education at Peabody College, Vanderbilt University. He has written two books related to development, "Late Talking Children: A Symptom or a Stage" MIT Press 2014 and "The Intuitive Parent" Penguin 2017, and has a regular blog on Psychology Today

CHECK OUT THE LATE TALKERS FOUNDATION WEBSITE https://latetalkers.org/

Mary talks about the pressure we sometimes put on ourselves, particularly with decisions making. In this episode, Mary uses the example of homeschooling. We may take something on that we have been told is best or preferred even though it is not a right fit for us. The best YOU is the best for your child. Make the choice that is right for you and your situation, and it will be best for your child.

This video is the first of a two-part series on considerations parents should be mindful of when pursuing early childhood and school-age services for their late talker. Parent(s) are integral members of the support team devising the best ways to serve your child. Looking at the chapter titles below will lay out the topics and questions addressed. So, please take in Part 1 of this two-part series and let us hear from you!

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the intricacies of getting a proper evaluation and diagnosis and the parent's instrumental role in that process. There are several components to an excellent evaluation and diagnosis. Getting as complete and well-rounded an understanding of the child as possible is crucial. Many children present differently, to a greater or lesser extent, when they are the subject of a clinical appointment. Add to this that late talkers are most often not adept in their communication, and many have particular temperaments, and the magnitude of the parent's vital role is plain. Your knowledge of your child is crucial, and it should feel that way. Still, there are many additional pointers presented to help assure that the parent(s) and the child experience a quality evaluation where insight, help, and the benefit of a dedicated professional's expertise are gained. There is a lot in this episode. You may want to listen twice!

Please feel free to contact the LATE TALKERS FOUNDATION at: - [email protected] - 615-866-9457 - https://latetalkers.org/

"Late-Talking: A Symptom or a Stage" is a best-selling book by Stephen Camarata, Ph.D., about late-talking in all its variations. The 2nd edition of the book is about to be released. In these videos, Collette Wieland and Stephen Camarata discuss and explore the questions on the minds of many parents of late-talking children.

About Dr. Camarata: Stephen Camarata, Ph.D. CCC-SLP is a late talker himself and is an internationally recognized expert on child development broadly with a focus on how children learn to talk. His clinical and scientific expertise includes speech and language intervention in children with autism, down syndrome, hearing loss, and developmental language disorder (DLD). Dr. Camarata is a professor of Hearing & Speech, Psychiatry, and Otolaryngology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and a Professor of Psychology and Human Development and Special Education at Peabody College, Vanderbilt University. He has written two books related to development, "Late Talking Children: A Symptom or a Stage" MIT Press 2014 and "The Intuitive Parent" Penguin 2017, and has a regular blog on Psychology Today.

Chapters in this podcast

00:00 Welcome!

00:38 Why is getting a diagnosis important

01:40 Should you seek a second opinion

02:55 What if there is disagreement or question

06:06 Treatment indications

12:57 What is included w speech and language evaluation

13:57 Use widely accepted diagnoses

17:17 Steps for every parent

20:50 Questions every parent should ask

23:23 Is there truly "denial"

26:10 Experiences in school

30:16 Encouraging parent's voice

A Guide For Parents: https://latetalkers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/parent-tools-how-to-find-helpers-sample-questions.pdf

The above resource is one of many on the Late Talkers Foundation website. Check it out for more helpful resources: https://latetalkers.org/

"You are the best expert on your child! Mary talks about the need and undeniable value of having excellent helper(s) along the way. Expert helpers (Speech Pathologists, Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, etc.) possess information about development and the multitude of different developmental paths children take. They have dedicated their efforts to helping children and their families. They are invaluable guides to you. And you are an invaluable guide to them! Where you are concerned, there is only -one- developmental path and pattern you need to understand: your child's! You already know your child best! With your keen awareness and knowledge of your child and the helper's expertise in development, your partnership will be awesome for all concerned. It's a matter of finding the helpers with whom you work well.

Help Finding Helpers: "Parent-Only Appointments" are valuable any time you are looking for helpers. They are not only for evaluations. They can be used when looking for help with intervention, or school, or to form a relationship with a potential speech pathologist, occupational therapist, teacher, psychologist, physician, or other helpers. Parent-Only Appointments: A Guide For Parents: https://latetalkers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/parent-tools-how-to-find-helpers-sample-questions.pdf

Introducing Mary: Mary Camarata is a speech pathologist with more than 40 years experience teaching children with a wide variety of abilities, including giftedness, exceptional learners, language disorder, Autism, and cognitive disabilities. In addition to assisting families and schools across the country, she has coordinated numerous federally funded research projects on language & learning, support models, treatment efficacy, and behavior. most. In this capacity, she has been an author on more than 35 scholarly papers appearing in peer-reviewed journals. Over the past years, she has held positions at Pennsylvania State University, University of California Santa Barbara, and Vanderbilt University. More recently, assisted with the development of new tests for the Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities and Achievement. Mary is in private practice assisting families whose children are experiencing developmental delays, have successful outcomes in their homes, school, and other daily environments. Finally, she is the mother of seven children, including one who had an IEP from preschool through middle school.

Dr. Camarata and Collette Weiland explore the characteristics of late talkers and the particular characteristics of a subset of late talkers associated with the term "Einstein Syndrome."

Please feel free to contact the LATE TALKERS FOUNDATION at:

• [email protected]
• - 615-866-9457
• - https://latetalkers.org/

"Late-Talking: A Symptom or a Stage" is a best-selling book by Stephen Camarata, Ph.D., about late-talking in all its variations. The 2nd edition of the book is about to be released. In these videos, Collette Wieland and Stephen Camarata discuss and explore the questions on the minds of many parents of late-talking children.

"The Einstein Syndrome: Bright Children Who Talk Late" by Thomas Sowell. https://www.tsowell.com/latetalk2.html

About Thomas Sowell & his book(s): The Einstein Syndrome is a follow-up to Late-Talking Children. While many children who talk late suffer from developmental disorders or autism, there is a certain well-defined group who are developmentally normal or even quite bright yet who may go past their fourth birthday before beginning to talk. These children are often misdiagnosed as autistic or retarded, a mistake that is doubly hard on parents who must first worry about their apparently handicapped children and then see them lumped into special classes and therapy groups where all the other children are clearly very different. Since he first became involved in this issue in the mid-90s, Sowell has joined with Stephen Camarata of Vanderbilt University, who has conducted a much broader, more rigorous study of this phenomenon than the anecdotes reported in Late-Talking Children. Sowell can now identify a particular syndrome, a cluster of common symptoms and family characteristics, that differentiates these late-talking children from others; relate this syndrome to other syndromes; speculate about its causes; and describe how children with this syndrome are likely to develop. (Barnes & Nobel Synopsis)

About Dr. Camarata: Stephen Camarata, Ph.D. CCC-SLP is a late talker himself and is an internationally recognized expert on child development broadly with a focus on how children learn to talk. His clinical and scientific expertise includes speech and language intervention in children with autism, down syndrome, hearing loss, and developmental language disorder (DLD). Dr. Camarata is a professor of Hearing & Speech, Psychiatry, and Otolaryngology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and a Professor of Psychology and Human Development and Special Education at Peabody College, Vanderbilt University. He has written two books related to development, "Late Talking Children: A Symptom or a Stage" MIT Press 2014 and "The Intuitive Parent" Penguin 2017, and has a regular blog on Psychology Today.

In this interview, Collette interviews Stephen about late talking children, Autism, diagnosis, and treatments. There are many considerations to bear in mind, particularly with regard to indicated treatments. The Late Talkers Foundation wants to hear from you (!) on these considerations. Please, send your questions or send your insights. Above all, enjoy your child.

Late-Talking: A Symptom or a Stage is a best-selling book by Stephen Camarata, Ph.D., about late-talking in all its variations. The 2nd edition of the book is about to be released. In this video series, Collette Wieland and Stephen Camarata explore each chapter of this book and discuss the questions on the minds of many parents of late-talking children.

About Dr. Camarata: Stephen Camarata, Ph.D. CCC-SLP is a late talker himself and is an internationally recognized expert on child development broadly with a focus on how children learn to talk. His clinical and scientific expertise includes speech and language intervention in children with autism, down syndrome, hearing loss, and developmental language disorder (DLD). Dr. Camarata is a professor of Hearing & Speech, Psychiatry, and Otolaryngology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and a Professor of Psychology and Human Development and Special Education at Peabody College, Vanderbilt University. He has written two books related to development, "Late Talking Children: A Symptom or a Stage" MIT Press 2014 and "The Intuitive Parent" Penguin 2017, and has a regular blog on Psychology Today

How much language does your child understand? In this video, Mary talks about:

A) why language comprehension is the "invisible" side of language.

B) why determining our child's ability to understand the language is important, particularly in optimizing our support.

C) why it can be a tricky determination for both parents and clinicians! This video will also guide you to helpful resources. Join Mary and learn a bit about the invisible side of language!

LINK: Understanding What You Hear: https://latetalkers.org/courses/three-things-you-need-to-understand-what-you-hear-the-brick-house-analogy/

Mary: Mary Camarata is a speech pathologist with more than 40 years experience teaching children with a wide variety of abilities, including giftedness, exceptional learners, language disorder, Autism, and cognitive disabilities. In addition to assisting families and schools across the country, she has coordinated numerous federally funded research projects on language & learning, support models, treatment efficacy, and behavior. most. In this capacity, she has been an author on more than 35 scholarly papers appearing in peer-reviewed journals. Over the past years, she has held positions at Pennsylvania State University, University of California Santa Barbara, and Vanderbilt University. More recently, assisted with the development of new tests for the Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities and Achievement. Mary is in private practice assisting families whose children are experiencing developmental delays, have successful outcomes in their homes, school, and other daily environments. Finally, she is the mother of seven children, including one who had an IEP from preschool through middle school.

Everyone has their own path(s) in life, and late talkers are no different. We, each of us, find our way and, more beautifully so, with the love and support of others.

Mary: Mary Camarata is a speech pathologist with more than 40 years experience teaching children with a wide variety of abilities, including giftedness, exceptional learners, language disorder, Autism, and cognitive disabilities. In addition to assisting families and schools across the country, she has coordinated numerous federally funded research projects on language & learning, support models, treatment efficacy, and behavior. most. In this capacity, she has been an author on more than 35 scholarly papers appearing in peer-reviewed journals. Over the past years, she has held positions at Pennsylvania State University, University of California Santa Barbara, and Vanderbilt University. More recently, assisted with the development of new tests for the Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities and Achievement. Mary is in private practice assisting families whose children are experiencing developmental delays, have successful outcomes in their homes, school, and other daily environments. Finally, she is the mother of seven children, including one who had an IEP from preschool through middle school.