If your child has an IEP, or you think they may need one, understanding your IEP parent rights can change the way you walk into a special education meeting.

Parents are not just invited guests at the IEP table.

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), parents have important ri...

Guest blog by Kristy King, M.S., CCC-SLP, founder and director of Kristy King Speech and Learning

As children return to school, the communication demands of their day increase.

They're expected to follow directions, explain their thinking, participate in conversations, and use increasingly complex...

When you move with an IEP, your child's special education rights transfer.

The new school must review your current IEP and provide comparable services without delay. Moving is stressful for every family. But moving with an IEP can feel overwhelming.

Parents often ask:

• Will the new school follo
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Guest blog by Joanna Cheng, PPS, LEP, founder and director of Leap Center

If your child seems incredibly bright in some areas but struggles in others, you’re not imagining things, and you’re not alone.

Many parents find themselves confused when a child who can read years above grade level, or has ...

Guest blog by Sarah Vakharia, LEP, ABSNP, and Karen Veinbergs, LEP, ABSNP, Board Certified School Neuropsychologists

Did you know Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) affect as many as 1 in 20 children in the United States?

That’s more common than autism and Down Syndrome combined. Yet, FASD is...

Guest blog by Megan Pinchback, MBA, LDT, CALT, owner and founder of Dyslexia On Demand

Many families are told to “wait and see” when a child struggles with early reading skills.

But the early signs of dyslexia often appear before formal reading instruction even begins. These indicators may show u...

If your child has an IEP or you think they need one, IDEA protects them.

But many parents are never taught what IDEA actually says. Schools tell you there’s an “IEP Process”, but don’t explain what it looks like.

Here’s what you need to know. IDEA stands for the Individuals with Disabilities Educa...

Many parents feel nervous before IEP meetings start. They expect to hear long lists of what their child does “wrong” or what needs to be “fixed.” 

Over time, the language becomes upsetting and discouraging. It makes you feel like your child is seen ONLY for their challenges, not for who they truly ...