#023: A Parent’s Perspective: An Interview with Kelsey General

The Just 7 Steps Podcast

One of my favorite things to do is interview parents of children who have benefited from behavioral support and education. Many of the parents I’ve met over the course of my career have proven to be the most tenacious in helping their kids find answers to their educational needs. Kelsey General is a mother to two amazing young boys with an autism diagnosis. Kelsey has searched far and wide to get the best help for her boys. She’s worked directly with me, Dr. Megan Miller, and Dr. Mary Barbera and is a great source of information as someone who knows what it’s like to develop and find a good support team for a special needs child.
Kelsey shares her decision-making process around education, as her boys are now school-age. One of her sons is home-schooled and the other is in the public education system. We go through some of the challenges faced when working through problematic behaviors and partnering with professionals in the school system. We also discuss social interactions and homeschooling and why Kelsey doesn’t believe her one son is missing out. Kelsey shares the journey of what it was like to get diagnoses for her sons and how she started down the path of getting the right support. The 7 Steps had a positive impact on Kelsey and her family, and she created a video to share her experience. To check out the video, head to the link below.
What’s Inside:

• How Kelsey made decisions around her children’s education.
• Why homeschooling doesn’t necessarily mean missing out on socialization.
• Kelsey’s journey of receiving diagnoses and searching for the right support.
• How the 7 Steps approach helped Kelsey and her family.
• Advice for parents educating children with special needs.

Mentioned In This Episode:
Just 7 Steps YouTube
Just7Steps.com/Quiz
Kelsey on Instagram
A Parent’s Perspective on the 7 Steps (Video Library)