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Master the #IEP process and top #SpecialEducation questions with our latest #Parent Series! Our free & ungated playlist gives parents a comprehensive guide-- from understanding your rights to best practices for proving your child's needs and more!
🔗bit.ly/SpecialEducationGuide…
Did you know you can confirm if your child is receiving the related services in their IEP? You can, and we're talking about it!
🔗 youtu.be/Iq6xqZpXVgY
#IEP #SpecialEducation
Wondering about getting #SpecialEducation accommodations for your student in college or higher ed?
We just released a new video on best practices, top tips, and guidance for parents. Check it out and more free resources at youtube.com/@BreakingAutism
youtube.com/watch?v=U1YVSBic…
Wondering who should be at your #IEPMeeting? Who can you excuse from the meeting? Remember, you have a say! You are an equal member of the #IEP team legally.
Learn about maximizing IEPs & more - new videos on YouTube!
🔗youtube.com/breakingautismin…
#Help #Advocacy #SabrinaShafer
NEW "Parent Guide to Special Education" video released tomorrow on the must-knows & recent developments on #Transition Plans (part of a child's #IEP focused on preparing #specialeducation students to transition from the school system to adult living).
🔗youtu.be/qA5plOvU6gg
#Parents, please know your #specialeducation rights! There's nothing that will help ensure your child receives an appropriate #education more. That's why we've put together free & ungated resources, including resources from parents & professionals.
🔗BreakingAutism.com/resources
We must share #resources & our experiences to truly change #specialeduction. Here’s a great video we had to share!
Continue sending us your questions and resources! You never know who you’ll help. We're always posting new resources on our website & YouTube.
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Join this empowering discussion with #SpecialEducation attorneys & advocates on navigating IEP meetings to ensure parents' play an active & influential part in their child's education.
🔗youtu.be/VZVRne4ca_A
NEW video coming on 1/11 as part of our Parent Series!
Has your child been denied special education services, accommodations or placement because the school says they're getting good grades? Get answers to your rights & how to show your child's needs.
🔗bit.ly/GoodGradesArgument
🌟 NEW Parent Series!! Join #SpecialEducation Attorneys, Advocates & Former Judges (IHO) on what you need to know about the #IEP process, rights & best practices.
📍 Power of Parental Input
📍 3-Day Disclosure Rule
📍 Championing Goals & Needs
🔗 bit.ly/IEPpreparation
NEW Parent Series w/ #SpecialEducation Attorneys, Advocates & Former Judges (IHO) on navigating the #IEP process, rights & best practices.
📍Power of Parental Input
📍3-Day Disclosure Rule
📍How to Champion Goals & Needs
🔗 bit.ly/IEPpreparation
This is exactly why we need to meet our children where they are and this is how to do it. Bravo! 👏👏👏
#SpecialEducation #SpecialEducationRights #Parents #knowyourrights
😍We're kicking off a new #parent series focused on #SpecialEducation rights, best practices, and must-knows.
Let us know your TOP special education topics or questions in the comments below, and we'll answer them on the upcoming #series with legal and educational experts!
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Here's to love! 😍
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#Parents: Concerned about the content or accuracy of education records? In Illinois, parents have the right to a hearing to challenge any entry in the school #student #records (except academic grades).
🧑🎓Get help: bit.ly/SpedResources
Add favorite resources in the comments!
𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁: In IL, schools must send all written material considered at the meeting 𝙣𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 3 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧 to the meeting. You have the right to review #records prior to any special ed #eligibility or IEP.
👉bit.ly/SpecialEdHelp
What do you think? Agree or disagree? Would you add or change anything?
Language matters! A group of Australian researchers have released a paper in the journal, Trends in Neuroscience which includes a guide to neuro-affirming terminology.
Read here: tinyurl.com/mcb42bn4
Or take a deeper dive into the research journal: tinyurl.com/2s4ch9dt
![Image description: A table has a title reading: How to talk about Autism. Beneath a column with a tick titled Pathologising Language has beneath it:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Person-first language (Person with Autism), Autism symptoms and impairments, At risk of autism, Co-morbidity, Functioning (e.g. high/low functioning) and severity (e.g. mild/moderate/severe) labels, Cure, treatment or intervention, Restricted interests or obsessions, Normal person. Next to it is a column with a cross titled Neuro-affirming Language. Beaneath it reads Autism, autistic, Identity-first language [autistic (person)], Specific autistic experiences and characteristics, May be autistic; increased likelihood of being autistic, Co-occurring, Specific support needs, Specific support or service, Specialised, focused or intense interests and Allistic or non-autistic. Beneath it reads Source: Trends in Neurosciences, September 2022](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FeLZ7-EUoAABFzb.jpg?name=orig)
ALT Image description: A table has a title reading: How to talk about Autism. Beneath a column with a tick titled Pathologising Language has beneath it: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Person-first language (Person with Autism), Autism symptoms and impairments, At risk of autism, Co-morbidity, Functioning (e.g. high/low functioning) and severity (e.g. mild/moderate/severe) labels, Cure, treatment or intervention, Restricted interests or obsessions, Normal person. Next to it is a column with a cross titled Neuro-affirming Language. Beaneath it reads Autism, autistic, Identity-first language [autistic (person)], Specific autistic experiences and characteristics, May be autistic; increased likelihood of being autistic, Co-occurring, Specific support needs, Specific support or service, Specialised, focused or intense interests and Allistic or non-autistic. Beneath it reads Source: Trends in Neurosciences, September 2022
Calling all #Parents and #Writers: Do you have a #sped topic that you’d like to see more context on? Do you have an article or well-researched piece you’d like to distribute to help a bigger audience? Reach out or send to [email protected]
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