Ep 13: IEP Strategies to Set You and Your Neurodiverse Child Up for Success

You Don’t Want a Hug, Right? The Hilarity and the Hard of Raising Humans with Neurodiversity

Standardized testing and educational plans are a reality of life for us as parents of neurodiverse students. But it can be a bit daunting to think about, especially if you’re new to the process. There are forms and meetings and legalities that can overwhelm you if you’re not prepared. And honestly, it’s hard to be prepared for something you don’t know much about. That’s why we’re here to help you.

In today’s episode, we’re sharing how we’ve navigated the individualized education program (IEP) process. We have a lot of trauma and angst around this issue and we want to be very transparent with you all when it comes to expectations for this process. We also talk about the history of standardized testing, why IEPs are so important for neurodiverse kids, and some strategies you can use to set yourselves up for success.

In this episode, you’ll learn…

[07:37] The big picture history on why standardized testing exists and the weight it’s given from a historical context

[11:31] What the focus on assessments has done to classrooms, plus the importance of IEPs and 504s for neurodiverse students

[20:47] Our personal experiences with the IEP process, and why we have compassion for IEP teams

[29:49] Some IEP hacks and resources we’ve used over the years for our own kids

[41:46] Tips and strategies to set yourselves up for success

[49:09] What the What? Recap

[52:04] The Last Word

Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://www.youdontwantahug.com/post/ep-13-iep-strategies-to-set-you-and-your-neurodiverse-child-up-for-success

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