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.
Caring for a child with special needs is no walk in the park. As a mom with a daughter on the Autism spectrum, I can truly say “I get it” and I definitely understand.
Home life, in and of itself, has its challenges. Then, when you throw in IEPs, progress reports and annual reviews with the school, sometimes you can feel completely overwhelmed and confused.
Are the goals listed in the IEP really the best ones for your child?
What if you don’t agree with the services and student supports the school personnel is suggesting? What do you do then?
In my Parent'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 children have the opportunity to live their best lives possible.