8 key special education terms parents should know

Special education has many terms that can be hard to understand. You may hear them often at school meetings or even see them in learning plans. And learning what they mean can help you best support your child.In this episode, host Julian Saavedra breaks down 8 key special education terms in simple, clear language. Learn what these terms mean and how they relate to the support kids receive at school.Related resourcesLearning disability and ADHD glossaryDisability inclusion glossaryOpportunity Gap podcast pageTimestamps(00:33) What is a learning disability?(01:37) What is ADHD?(02:59) What is special education?(04:54) What is an IEP?For a transcript and more resources, visit the Opportunity Gap page on Understood.org. We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at [email protected]. As kids head back to school, it's a good time to remember: not every student experiences the classroom the same way. Through My Eyes, a free interactive experience from Understood, lets you step into a day in the life of a kid with ADHD, dyslexia, or dyscalculia. See their strengths and challenges in a whole new way. Try it out here.Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.