26 min listen
IEPs: For younger kids and older kids
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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Jun 6, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
If you’re the parent of a young child, you may be wondering how special education can support kids during recess. If you have a teenager, you may be focused on getting ready for college or a career. And if your child is in middle school, I have one word for you: puberty. Special education can provide services and supports from birth through high school. And on this episode of Understood Explains, host Juliana Urtubey will share how these resources can help kids thrive at different ages. For more resources, including a transcript formatted for easy skimming, visit the episode page on Understood.Related resources:What is an IFSP?What can I do if my child’s teacher takes recess away?5 things to know about ADHD and pubertyNew challenges kids face in middle schoolWhat is IEP transition planning?Timestamps:(01:14) Babies and toddlers (02:52) Preschool and grade school (06:03) Middle school (08:44) High school (12:24) Key takeawaysFor more resources, including a transcript formatted for easy skimming, visit the episode page on Understood. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about Understood Explains and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2024 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
Released:
Jun 6, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (36)
S1E9 Evaluations for special education: Getting reevaluated: How often do kids need to be reevaluated for special education? What are schools looking for when they reevaluate students? Learn the basics from host Dr. Andy Kahn and special education teacher Kate Garcia. And find out key details, like why this process is extra important for high-schoolers who are thinking about going to college. Worried that the school might cut your child’s services? Get advice from parenting expert Amanda Morin on how to avoid passing those feelings on to your child. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “Understood Explains” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2022 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. Understood is not affiliated with any pharmaceutical company. by Understood Explains