Ep 35: IEP vs 504 Plan: What Every Parent Needs to Know About School Accommodations with Parent Advocate Coach, Allison Lloyd

Send us Fan MailMillennial moms are used to doing it all — but what happens when your child needs more than the standard classroom can offer?In this episode of Who Let Me Do This, Saidee sits down with parent advocate coach Allison Lloyd (@goparentcoaching) to talk about IEPs, 504 plans, special education, and what it really means to advocate for your child in today’s school system.After her son was diagnosed with hemiplegic cerebral palsy following a stroke, Allison — a former special education teacher — had to fight for services, accommodations, and support. Even knowing the system, she was shocked at how hard it was to get her child what he needed.We cover:The difference between an IEP and a 504 planHow to request school testing for your childWhat to do if the school says “wait and see”ADHD accommodations and learning disabilitiesDisability vs neurodivergence explainedWhy advocating doesn’t make you “that parent”Letting go of mom guilt around diagnosesIf you’ve ever wondered: “Does my child need an IEP?” “Am I overreacting?” “Where do I even start?”This episode will give you clarity, language, and confidence.Every child deserves to thrive — and every parent deserves to feel empowered.Follow Allison @goparentcoaching on instagram & tiktok for more FREE information as well as ways to work with her to get your child the support they deserve. If you vibed with this episode, here’s how you can keep the chaos going: Hit Follow so new episodes show up without you having to remember (because who has the brain space?)Share it with your favorite boss bestie so they know they’re not alone 🍷Leave a rating & review — it’s basically the podcast version of a compliment, and you know I live for those 💕Pop by instagram @saideegrimley or tiktok @wholetmedothispod and tell me what no ones saying out loud as a high achieving working mom