After battling through the process of getting my own daughter diagnosed at 18 months, I thought that my autism journey would be easy. Come to find out, it was just the beginning of a long and tough road ahead.
Being both a mental health professional and a parent with a special needs child, I was quickly able to see the breakdown and gaps in the system when it came to the IEP process.
For any child receiving special education, it is especially important for the parents, health professionals, and school staff to work together as a team.
If our youth are to have a fighting chance at leading fulfilling lives, then mental health professionals MUST also be involved in the IEP process.
In my Professional's Guide to IEPs training, we’ll cover everything you need to know about IEPs, your specific role in the process and how we can work together to ensure our youth have the opportunity to live their best lives possible.