[Ep 33] FDA Red Dye 3 Ban — What Parents Should Know | Shane Taylor

“Autism Isn’t Political—It’s Personal.” Special-Ed Teacher + Autism Dad Reveals IEP Secrets (and What Food Dyes Did Overnight) If U.S. autism rates are ~1 in 31 (and higher in some states), why do so many families still feel alone in IEP meetings? Today’s guest, Shane Taylor—veteran special education teacher, autism dad, and founder of IEPcentral.org—brings a rare 360° view: classroom, parent, and advocate. We dig into practical IEP tactics, nutrition and behavior (Red Dye 40, additives, seed oils, glyphosate), environmental toxicity, ABA and speech strategies, and a lesser-known angle: cerebral folate deficiency and targeted folate support. This convo is for autism parents & grandparents, caregivers, teachers/administrators, and anyone who wants to turn pain into purpose—and get better outcomes for neurodivergent kids. What you’ll learn How to prepare for IEP meetings so you’re not “eaten alive” When diet (e.g., food dyes like Red 40) can flip behavior in minutes—and what to do next Why autism is a spectrum (and why policy sound bites miss the lived reality) How to think about environmental toxins and brain inflammation A parent-friendly intro to cerebral folate deficiency and folate support discussions with your clinician How IEPcentral.org gives parents community, advocacy, and tutoring resources Who should watch Autism parents/caregivers, special-ed teachers, general-ed teachers with inclusion students, school leaders, pediatric/functional clinicians, and anyone navigating IEP, ABA, speech therapy, nutrition & behavior, sensory regulation, or school placement. Support the show If this helped, please subscribe, like, comment your IEP wins/questions, and share this with a parent or teacher who needs it. To stay connected with Shane and IEP: Website - https://iepcentral.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mathonpaper/?hl=en Stay connected with Performance Driven Living: Watch more episodes & subscribe: / @performancedrivenlivingpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ot9njg... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performance...