by Valerie Aprahamien | Jul 29, 2024 | IEP Meetings
In Episode #7 of “How to Win at the IEP Table”, we are going to look at dispute resolution options under IDEA. IDEA requires each public agency ensure that dispute resolution procedures are established and implemented to allow both parties, (parents and school...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Jun 3, 2024 | IEP Meetings
In this episode of “How to Win at the IEP Table,” I am going to discuss the IEE. The Independent Educational Evaluation can be one of the most powerful advocacy steps a parent can implement, however, without the ability to strongly advocate during the IEP meeting in...
by Valerie Aprahamien | May 6, 2024 | IEP Meetings
After completing six episodes of “Parent Prevails” I’ve decided to write a blog series called “How to Win at the IEP Table.” In this series, I will be focusing on the laws and strategies I utilized to win the cases I covered in the “Parent Prevailed” series. Many...
by Valerie Aprahamien | May 26, 2020 | IEP Meetings, Tip of the Week, Uncategorized
Gender Differences in Autism Diagnosis by Valerie Aprahamian Click the Link to view the PDF, or navigate the article in the PDF viewer below! Gender Differences in Autism Diagnosis Gender Differences in Autism Diagnosis ...
by Valerie Aprahamien | May 4, 2020 | IEP Meetings, Podcast, Tip of the Week
Wickedly Smart Women Podcast with Valerie Aprahamian Advocating for Your Neurodiverse Child Every child has the potential to live a fulfilling life, IF they get the education they deserve. But for the 7 million students in the special ed system, access to that...
by Valerie Aprahamien | Apr 20, 2020 | IEP Meetings, Tip of the Week
As schools continue to be shut down due to Covid-19, many parents of students in special education are frustrated, overwhelmed and angry because their local school district has failed to provide the proper virtual schooling necessary for their kids. While House...
