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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 58 MIN

Do you Really Need an IEP Advocate?

from The UNspecial Podcast · host UNspecial LLC

👉 For more personal content, check us our on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unspecialllc/👉 Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeZX_CaqURdEPoqqCoPjfdw👉 If you haven't yet, make sure you read Special Dayz, a book about Zack's special education journey: https://www.amazon.com/Special-Dayz-Finding-God-Education/dp/B0FB2MXLGG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3FXJ0P30N2DSA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XD98iO1ekOJzKB8AjmbMFT5SvQFaevPs3HnMM5a3sRuQA01jFDzyydaDbLlghmOjd66qy3Kyoanyq4Mrlx8dRoYT8BxFDVDqvjTeeh3Ok7I4yNgCX9b6hqfC0ck8nkszhVxwj7KWnIe2uhbCFL-k4LpHDv2DB36pjedqblmGD4s_olQEymMD_6OJ-6-ZAMoAA4P5uhrsmwLiuQtw3BLWQQ.2Kj7exdzRcLqdAPom-W4FlvFJYd4rmKLl39yIWSe7Ls&dib_tag=se&keywords=special+dayz&qid=1751127945&sprefix=special+dayz%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-1In this engaging conversation, Kristen Carmi, a board-certified behavior analyst and special education advocate, shares her journey into advocacy, the importance of inclusion in education, and the emotional landscape of navigating the IEP process. She discusses the challenges faced by parents and advocates, the significance of data in IEPs, and offers practical advice for parents to empower them in their advocacy efforts. The conversation highlights the collaborative nature of effective advocacy and the need for a supportive community around families with children who have special needs.

👉 For more personal content, check us our on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unspecialllc/👉 Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeZX_CaqURdEPoqqCoPjfdw👉 If you haven't yet, make sure you read Special Dayz, a book about Zack's special education journey: https://www.amazon.com/Special-Dayz-Finding-God-Education/dp/B0FB2MXLGG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3FXJ0P30N2DSA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XD98iO1ekOJzKB8AjmbMFT5SvQFaevPs3HnMM5a3sRuQA01jFDzyydaDbLlghmOjd66qy3Kyoanyq4Mrlx8dRoYT8BxFDVDqvjTeeh3Ok7I4yNgCX9b6hqfC0ck8nkszhVxwj7KWnIe2uhbCFL-k4LpHDv2DB36pjedqblmGD4s_olQEymMD_6OJ-6-ZAMoAA4P5uhrsmwLiuQtw3BLWQQ.2Kj7exdzRcLqdAPom-W4FlvFJYd4rmKLl39yIWSe7Ls&dib_tag=se&keywords=special+dayz&qid=1751127945&sprefix=special+dayz%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-1In this engaging conversation, Kristen Carmi, a board-certified behavior analyst and special education advocate, shares her journey into advocacy, the importance of inclusion in education, and the emotional landscape of navigating the IEP process. She discusses the challenges faced by parents and advocates, the significance of data in IEPs, and offers practical advice for parents to empower them in their advocacy efforts. The conversation highlights the collaborative nature of effective advocacy and the need for a supportive community around families with children who have special needs.

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