Podcast Episode 0072, Season 5, Episode 3; 12 October 2021 Special Education and Independent Evaluations Susan and I obtained a third-party neuropsychological evaluation for our oldest daughter, Leigh, to ensure she receives the public education supports mandated by federal law. Many parents don’t realize you can obtain and submit an…
Tag: K12
We have made the decision to continue with homeschooling, for many reasons. It’s frustrating, but we know the girls are doing much better academically and emotionally at home. Our daughters are going into the fourth and second grades. I’m conflicted because I know how important social skills are… and I…
Autistics struggle because most people have more social skills and extroverts with social skills lead most communities. By the age of six, teachers can accurately predict which students will be successful. That’s true in various nations, on several continents. Research has found, time and again, that the mastery of cultural norms…
Podcast 0007; Season 01 Episode 07; May 1, 2018 Our second episode on the IEP and 504 Plan processes. Seeking the legally required supports for children in our K12 system can be challenging. What can you request? How do you ensure a school provides the resources necessary for a student?…
Podcast 0006; Season 01, Episode 06; April 20, 2018 Welcome to the alphabet soup of specials education (SPED) acronyms and jargon. This episode introduces some of the terms parents and guardians need to master to navigate the K12 experience. Examples include IEP, 504, Rehab Act, LRE, ADA, IDEA, and OSEP.…