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The Special Education Playbook for Parents

The Complete Guide to Navigating the 504/IEP Process to Unlock Your Child's Unique Learning Profile and Help Them Thrive at School (The ADHD Parent's Toolbox)

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The Special Education Playbook for Parents

By: Rose Lyons
Narrated by: Amanda Jo
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Say good-bye to confusion and uncertainty and hello to confidence and clarity as you navigate the complex world of special education. Special education laws and processes can be complex and confusing. It’s no wonder you feel frustrated, stumped, and in over your head...until now.

This audiobook takes you through the basics of special education and beyond, lifting away the fog of intimidating terminology and confusing procedures and arming you with the knowledge and tools you need to take on the special education system—and come out on top.

In this guide, you’ll get:

  • Special education laws demystified to help you navigate the complex world of special education and advocate for your child's rights
  • A clear and comprehensive guide to the IEP process to help you avoid common mistakes, saving you time, stress, and frustration
  • How to create a convenient records binder to prepare for every step of the IEP process
  • How to understand evaluation results and defend your rights should you disagree with the outcome
  • What to do if your child is not eligible for an IEP—consider alternative options and protect your child’s right to an appropriate education
  • The crucial difference between accommodations and modifications and how it can impact your child's potential—and why one commonly used accommodation should be used with caution
  • Strategies to support your child during tough moments and champion their needs
  • How to master the IEP meeting to guarantee your child's needs are understood and met
  • Comprehensive questions to ask special education providers so you can make informed decisions for your child
  • How to handle conflicts and disputes in the IEP process
  • Effective strategies to ensure your child's IEP is being implemented even when you can't be there
  • And much more

Navigating the special education system can be tricky but not impossible. With this guidebook, you'll have all the tools you need to secure top-notch services for your kiddo. Put your game face on and become your child’s fiercest advocate and greatest cheerleader.

©2023 Rose Lyons (P)2023 Rose Lyons Children's Health Law Relationships Mental Health Inspiring

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This audiobook is an invaluable resource for any parent or caregiver navigating the complexities of the special education system. Authored with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by parents of children with unique learning profiles, this comprehensive guide offers a step-by-step approach to securing the necessary support and accommodations to help their child thrive in an educational setting. One of the book's standout features is its clarity and organization. The author takes a methodical approach, breaking down the often overwhelming 504/IEP (Individualized Education Program) process into manageable steps. The inclusion of "The ADHD Parent's Toolbox" is a particularly thoughtful addition, as it provides specific strategies and insights tailored to parents of children with ADHD. This specialized focus enhances the book's relevance for families dealing with the unique challenges associated with ADHD, making it even more beneficial to its target audience. I love that the numerous real-life examples and case studies featured add a human touch, making the content relatable and inspiring to readers. Highly recommended!

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This comprehensive guide empowers parents to navigate the 504/IEP (Individualized Education Program) process, ensuring their child's unique learning needs are met and helping them thrive in the school environment. This book offers a step-by-step approach to understanding the special education system, advocating for your child, and collaborating effectively with educators and professionals. The guide helps parents recognize and understand their child's unique learning profile. It explores various learning disabilities, developmental disorders, and other conditions that may impact a child's education, offering guidance on identifying and assessing these needs. I highly recommend this book!

Exceptional book

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504s and IEPs can be so confusing, even for professionals who work with them. I am an OT and can truly appreciate this book as it provides the "need to know" information that a parent can equip themselves with to help advocate for your child's needs. There is no better advocate than you, so having an understanding of the process is an absolute must. I always tell my patients and their families, knowledge is power... and this book does just that for parents who have children with 504s and/or IEPs.

Such a great resource!

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Wow, what a guide! Growing up with dyslexia was difficult. My parents didn't have the resources that are out here today. My husband had some speech challenges as well. He's an engineer and I am a copywriter now!

This amazing guide is now my handbook for my two children who are currently in EI for their cognitive and phyisical challenges. I feel well equipped to prepare them for a future of positivity and support using the tools I learned in this book!

I highly recommend this book! It takes alllllllll the stars!

504 & IEP Made Easy

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The Special Education Playbook for Parents is such a valuable resource! This audiobook expertly unravels the complexity of special education, providing a roadmap to confidently navigate the IEP process. With clear explanations of laws and procedures, it empowers parents to advocate effectively for their child's needs. The guidance on creating records, understanding evaluations, and handling conflicts is priceless. A must-listen for parents seeking to champion their child's education. This audiobook truly transforms confusion into clarity and equips parents to ensure their child's success. I speak from both a parent and educators perspective, this is a thorough guide.

A Great Resource for Parents

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This book was so helpful! As someone with many friends with children who need IEPs, that process can be nebulous and frustrating. Many parents feel like they have to trust the school system. As the parent, you have the best interest and the context for the child’s needs and desires.

This book was incredibly helpful, informative, and instructive on advocating for your child confidently without worrying about being a helicopter parent. I will be recommending this to many friends of mine. Such an important book for parents with children with specific school needs.

This book gives you an overview of how the law works with IEPs, how to navigate meetings with the school about your child, and more!

Empowering Advocacy for Your Child

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"The Special Education Playbook for Parents" contains all sorts of helpful information for parents that can help them navigate the complex world of special education. In addition to offering actionable procedures and tips, the book also explains relevant laws to help parents craft a plan tailored to their child's unique learning needs.

An absolute must-listen for parents of children with special needs that want to be confident advocates for their children!

Informative and Empowering!

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This book will be very useful for parents who want to get a better understanding of special education laws and processes of the school system. As a parent, you're the advocate for your children's well-being and success at school (and in life). There are very helpful tips for both parents and kids to manage and navigate the confusing challenges of policies and rights. This book is good to share not only with parents, but also with school staff, counselors, and social workers.

Good book for parent advocates

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I didn't even know so much available by the government programs. Yes, schooling preparation is massively important. When your child is fully healthy, you have to plan too. Specially in the circumstances when your child has disabilities. Not all disabilities are supported by the government program education. However it's important to know exactly what are you entitled to. I think the author have done incredible job on explaining in details where it starts, where to go, what to search. Many references are there, you don't have to go any further. I believe this book will help many parents around the world to open up their children potential. It is miracle when your child with disabilities have such progress, can you imagine what healthy child capable of. Highly recommended

Great information in this book

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Listening to this audibook is like having a friendly expert right in your ear, guiding you through the world of special education. The best part? It's not full of jargon or complex stuff – just practical tips and clear explanations that make sense.
I learned so much about how special education works, and they even break down the process step by step.

Very helpful!

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