57 | SCHOOL IS IN SESSION - PART 4: answering your questions about special education and IEPs

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇today is a special Q+A episode. Dr. Tay brought back special education attorney Ashley Barlow to answer your questions. we address the following topics:504 vs. IEP for your autistic childhow to prioritize learning vs. coping and self-advocacyhow to navigate finding the best schoolsre-evaluation of autismhow to measure progresseducational funding and what influences special education decisionsthoughts on half days for therapyprioritizing friends in the classroomconsiderations for homeschoolingmeeting with your teacher before schoolRESOURCES⚡️ ways to connect with Ashley >>learn more about her free and affordable resources at ashleybarlowco.comfollow her on Instagram @ashleybarlowco and Facebook Ashley Barlow Co⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approachᵀᴹ and current services offered? schedule a free consult call here or email [email protected] if you have questions.⚡️ join the Evolve Facebook community to participate in the episode Q+As >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism⚡️ learn from me and submit your questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>Instagram @the.dr.tayTikTok @the.dr.tayLinkedIn @the-dr-tay*please note: in this episode, many terminologies and phrases are used to describe autism. Dr. Tay honors what each child and family prefers, and intentionally chooses to use affirming and identity-first language after listening to autistic adults and their preferences. various guests on the podcast are likely to use the language that they have been exposed to the most.