Just Needs: parenting children with disabilities
Some people think of disabilities as "special needs." But as parents of children with disabilities, we know our kids just have needs... like everyone else. Settle in with our podcast for real talk about advocacy, friendships, developmental delays, evaluations, IEPs, sensory meltdowns, autism, and all the ups and downs that come with this gig. We don’t have all the answers, but we promise to try to figure it out with you. Join us.
Just Needs: parenting children with disabilities
A crash course in navigating Special Education
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Exceptional Lives
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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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