57 | SCHOOL IS IN SESSION - PART 4: answering your questions about special education and IEPs

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇

today is a special Q+A episode. Dr. Tay brought back special education attorney Ashley Barlow to answer your questions. we address the following topics:

1. 504 vs. IEP for your autistic child
2. how to prioritize learning vs. coping and self-advocacy
3. how to navigate finding the best schools
4. re-evaluation of autism
5. how to measure progress
6. educational funding and what influences special education decisions
7. thoughts on half days for therapy
8. prioritizing friends in the classroom
9. considerations for homeschooling
10. meeting with your teacher before school

RESOURCES

⚡️ ways to connect with Ashley >>

learn more about her free and affordable resources at ashleybarlowco.com

follow her on Instagram @ashleybarlowco and Facebook Ashley Barlow Co

⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approachᵀᴹ and current services offered? schedule a free consult call here or email [email protected] if you have questions.

⚡️ join the Evolve Facebook community to participate in the episode Q+As >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism

⚡️ learn from me and submit your questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>

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*please note: in this episode, many terminologies and phrases are used to describe autism. Dr. Tay honors what each child and family prefers, and intentionally chooses to use affirming and identity-first language after listening to autistic adults and their preferences. various guests on the podcast are likely to use the language that they have been exposed to the most.