Welcome to
The Parent Playbook:
Strategies for Maximizing Your Neurodivergent Child's IEP for Inclusive Learning
The Parent Playbook is designed to help you understand how your autistic or neurodivergent kid learns best, what to ask for in IEP meetings, and most importantly, why you're asking for it to lead to your kid's greater learning success!
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Welcome to the Game!
In this lesson, we'll explore what 28 years of experience has proven is truly possible for kids with autism, ADHD, and other neurodiversity. By the end of this lesson, you'll be ready to make some powerful shifts in your mindset and your kid's educational team.
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Believing, "Yes, They Can!"
In this lesson, we focus on having a growth and inclusive mindset and presuming competence. You’ll know exactly how to move forward with incredible positivity, feeling empowered, and strong in your belief that your kid can be included in learning with the right supports! After all, that’s what it’s all about right?
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Opportunity Awaits!
Today we are talking about Opportunity. There are endless opportunities for learning for your kid regardless of their learning difference. We'll talk about the importance of finding the right accommodations or modifications for your kid’s best learning and independence. We’ll also dig a little bit deeper into learning environments.
Woohoo!!! You're amazing! And...
You're halfway!
I'm here if you need me! Click here to grab a free consultation to get specific about what your child needs to learn.
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E is for Equity!
In this lesson we’ll dig deeper into the idea of equity. Equity in education through an inclusive learning environment. And equity through the use of accessible classroom learning tools and assistive technology.
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Design for the Win!
In today’s lesson, we’ll talk about the importance of design in your kid’s learning journey. We’ll talk about specially designed instruction, and weave in some of the things that we have covered in the previous lessons, including accommodations and modifications and assistive technology as a classroom tool.
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Game Changer
This has been a journey of discovering what’s truly possible for your kid’s learning, growth, and educational success when the right tools, the right supports, and inclusive practices are put into place. I am so proud of you for wanting more for your kid! When you can sit with confidence with the rest of the members of the IEP team, that is a game changer!
Woohoo!!!
You did it!