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Podcast: Don't IEP Alone.
Episode: From ESY Struggles to Graduation Emotions: Holding Space for Special Needs Parents
Description: Get the book: https://adayinourshoes.com/book/Welcome back to Don't IEP Alone with Lisa Lightner! As we approach the end of the school year, Lisa dives into the home stretch with timely advice for families navigating IEPs, particularly around Extended School Year (ESY) services. In this candid and heartfelt episode, Lisa shares her personal experiences as a special needs parent, reflecting on making choices about ESY programs, the emotional nuances of milestones like graduation, and the unique challenges faced by families with disabled or neurodiverse children.Lisa also addresses some of the current divisions...