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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026

~146~Neurodivergent Teen High‑School Transition Guide: Grade 8‑to‑9 IEP Success

from Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World

#NeurodivergentTeens#HighSchoolTransition#Grade8To9#IEPSupport#ParentingTeensAre you a parent of a neuro‑divergent teen gearing up for the big leap from Grade 8 to high school? In this power‑packed episode of Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined, host Cheryl Pankhurst walks you through every step of the legally required Grade 8 transition meeting and shows you how to turn it into a confidence‑building, advocacy‑boosting experience for your child.You’ll learn how to:Decode and own the Individual Education Plan (IEP) together with your teen.Choose, test, and fine‑tune accommodations that actually work.Make the transition meeting a collaborative, stigma‑free conversation.Build a proactive communication system with high‑school teachers before the school year starts.Schedule multiple school tours, map out the daily timetable, and identify safe‑spaces and go‑to people.Explore extracurriculars early so your teen can find belonging from day 1.Handle bumps along the way with problem‑solving mind‑sets that keep the whole team in sync.Whether you’re feeling nervous, overwhelmed, or just looking for a clear roadmap, this episode gives you the tools, scripts, and confidence to set your teen up for a successful high‑school journey.👉 Ready for personalized support? Book a no‑pressure, no‑pitch free call with Cheryl (details in the show notes) and discover how Insight to Impact can help you transform stress into empowerment in just 90 days.Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with other parents who need a roadmap to high‑school success!Connect with Cheryl!The Good Divorce Show Episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hIILoayZV2oQu5zEzJdcP?si=wl8O0S9YSCCwkUSJQAYcrQLet’s Chat https://tidycal.com/cherylpankhurst/consultation-chatSleep supportDIRECT LINK TO COACHING WITH CHERYL email : [email protected] Website  cherylpankhurst.comSOCIALS:linkedin.com/in/l. R.cheryl-ann-pankhurst-1b611855https://www.instagram.com/cheryl.a.pankhurst/                       https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.a.pankhurstPODCAST- “PARENTING TEENS ADVICE REDEFINED FOR TODAY’S WORLDTHE PODCASThttps://open.spotify.com/show/4QwFMJMDDSEXJb451pCHO9?si=9c1a298387c84e13https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYv9FQy1X43wwoYg0zF8zAJw6-nCpHMAk&si=7p-e4UlU2rsG3j_tOptin-podcast subscriberhttps://www.cherylpankhurst.com/teen-minds-redefined-podcastJoin our Podcast Private Facebook Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/httpswww.facebook.comgroups1258426648646523What’s it like to work with me!MINI-COURSE

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