Let's talk about the 5 senses that you learned when you were very little. Then let's go further in depth with the four sensory needs including seeking, low registration, avoiding, and varied. Finally, I'll share some red flags to help you determine if your child might have any sensory needs that are not being addressed.

In this bonus episode, I share some things that have been on my mind in regards to advocacy and a few fun facts about me!

What you do after an IEP meeting is just as important as what you do before and during the IEP meeting. In this episode, you will learn next steps, including how to write a follow up email.

Do you ever get lost in what you should be doing prior to your child's IEP meting? If so, this episode is for you! We are going to talk about writing a parent input statement, requesting and IEP draft, and note taking.

There are 5 main categories of visual supports. They go from the most concrete to the most abstract. In this episode of The Heart of Advocacy, find out the different kinds of visual supports, which ones may be the best fit for your child, and how to find them.

I love visuals! Visuals help my students out in so many ways and they can help you out at home too! Listen to this episode of The Heart of Advocacy Podcast to find out the many ways you can use visuals for successful outcomes!

Wouldn't it be great to see into your child's future? To see them beyond their school years? To know who their friends are, where they live, and if they are successfully holding down a job? Well, a vision statement is a working document that you create with your child that encompasses shared hopes and dreams for the future. It is a document that can be shared with others so they can gain better insight into your child's strengths and areas of need. Listen to this Heart of Advocacy Podcast to find out more!

In this episode of The Heart of Advocacy we will answer these 3 questions: What is an IEP? What are the parts of an IEP? What is your role in the IEP process as a parent or legal guardian?

This Heart of Advocacy Podcast walks you through the steps of a special education evaluation and why your voice is vital in the process.

In this episode of The Heart of Advocacy, I will answer 3 questions: What is early intervention? What are the benefits of early intervention? What does early intervention look like?