As the neurodiversity movement gains momentum, parents are advocating for more supportive practices. Connie's revamp of the FBA (Functional Behavior Analysis) process has been very impactful! Listen to hear what she is changing and how you can advocate for these changes to help support your own child, as well as the challenges with terminology in the legal system in completely changing this process. I know you will love how Connie has changed the process to first change our perspective and approach students with collaborative solutions, not consequences!

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Expectations surrounding how the process will go and how much progress your child will make. In this episode, we discuss 3 actionable strategies to gain the information you need to advocate but stay grounding in your child's own individualized plan!

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Do you realize how much power you have in that IEP meetings? Do you even know you set the tone with your communication outside the IEP itself? This week's episode is all about those little tips and hacks to set the right tone for the IEP meeting. Don't forget about the FREE webinar series starting this week! You can register for Leveraging Your Parent Role in the IEP @ www.parentfriendlyot.com/webinar !

I always thought it was odd that a parent was supposed to be this huge contributor to the IEP meeting with no training. In this episode we list the 3 reasons why you need to level up your advocating game this year!

Doors to The Parent IEP Academy open on January 18th!! Find out more: www.parentfriendlyot.com/course and don't miss the FREE webinars on the Parent Role in the IEP! Check out the schedule www.parentfriendlyot.com/webinar (coming soon) OR check Insta or Facebook to register @ParentFriendlyOT 

Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of my favorite books. In this episode, we go through the 7 Habits and outline how they align perfectly to the skills of a great parent IEP advocate!

The Parent IEP Academy launches January 18th! Find out more information or purchase now to get access to the BONUS module-the Child Strengths Challenge to get started right away!

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Part 1 in The Parent IEP Academy Value Series! We discuss WHY it feels like a you vs. school situation in some behind-the-scenes information. ALSO-we discuss who will be the change of the schools as we know it (ahehem...it won't be the next president) AND how you can turn the school team into allies for your child by doing something so simple. The waitlist for The Parent IEP Academy is NOW OPEN! Click the link below to learn more about the course and the BONUS! Doors officially open January 18th!

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If your child has a speech language impairment (SLI) OR a specific learning disability (SLD) you need to listen to this episode! Chelsea is a wealth of information about the qualification process and outside evaluations (remotely) to gain more information about your child and how to help them in the long term!

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Snag your copy of the FREE Parent IEP Priority Guide at www.parentfriendlyot.com/guide ! Have you ever had an issue with an IEP provider? It can feel personal, and of course as parents it brings out a side in us we never knew we had! This episode talks about what you can do to get the most positive results for your child with an IEP though advocating with problem solving in mind! Communication with the SPED and IEP team is always tricky, and there absolutely is a right and a wrong way if you are truly trying to help your child. Show notes available at www.parentfriendlyot.com 

That IEP meeting can be a big push-and now it's finalized! With the rush and the stress over, you would think it's all smooth sailing. But how can you tell if it's a plan that is truly working for your child with a disability? Follow along as we discuss the ins and outs of following up and following through with the parent role in the IEP! Don't forget to catch the show notes at www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast and download the free Parent IEP Priority Guide (AND CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL FOR UPCOMING DISCOUNTS!) at www.parentfriendlyot.com/guide ! 

This BONUS episode addresses how to use portions of the IEP (specifically accommodations) to community activities such as soccer, adaptive horseback riding, you name it! All of us accommodate how and when we support people depending on their individual needs-because we know them so well! For others in the community trying to help, accommodations may be the key for success to help others support your child in community activities. Find show notes at www.parentfriendlyot.com as well as the slides from the original lecture! Don't forget to also grab your copy of the Parent IEP Priority Guide! It's waiting for you at www.parentfriendlyot.com/guide !