Everybody Wins - How to Be an Effective Member of Your Child’s IEP Team

As a pediatric specialist and co-owner of a large therapy services company, parents of children with disabilities often ask me, “How do I approach my child’s IEP (individualized education program) team so that my child gets what is needed?” Too often, parents come with negative expectations about the intentions of the teachers and administrators who are proposing an education plan for their son or daughter. In preparation, they arm themselves with advocates, lawyers, and a myriad of outside evaluations in preparation for the “battle” ahead.

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