A crash course in navigating Special Education

Special education (often called special ed or SPED) means specialized teaching and related services to help children with disabilities or special needs make progress in school. How do you know if your child qualifies? And what does specialized teaching mean, anyway? In this podcast we’ll break down the systems and acronyms so you’re ready to support your child.

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Special Education Terms 2 Know: Special Education (1-minute video)
• Resources for families with autistic children 
• What is sensory processing? And can it help explain my child’s behavior? 
• About Learning Disabilities (National Institute of Health) 
• My child is struggling with reading… could it be dyslexia?
• What is dysgraphia?
• Who qualifies for special education?
• Looking at reading evaluation
• Know your rights

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