Autism and Everyday Life: IEP or IRS—Which Meeting Do You Dread Most?
If you’re like 99% of the parents of a special needs child the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting can be more intimidating than a visit from the IRS. IEP meetings are filled with well-meaning educators, principals, and children’s advocates that speak a language so foreign that you feel as if you need a translator. The importance of the IEP meeting cannot be overstated, however, as that is the place where the educational goals your child will have for the entire year are determined. …Here are five simple steps to help ensure a great IEP meeting. To read more Subscribe »
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By Donna Richards
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