You've noticed the signs. Now what? In part two of this series, Courtney and Scott break down the actual steps you can take when you suspect your child has a learning disability. Who to call first, what to ask for, what evaluations look like, and what rights you have as a parent (more than you probably think).
In this episode:
- Where to start when you suspect a learning disability
- The difference between school evaluations and private evaluations
- What to say to your child's teacher (and what to ask for)
- Your legal rights as a parent and how to use them
- What an IEP and 504 plan actually are and how to get one
- How to advocate for your kid without feeling like you're fighting the system
What is Phases - A Parenting podcast with Dr Courtney?
Dr Courtney Tolinski (PhD, LP, NCSP — licensed clinical and school psychologist ) and her husband Scott make the science and psychology of parenting and human development fun.