Episode 11: From Expert to Dad - How the IEP System Looks Different When It’s Your Child with Ronald Mazik

What happens when an experienced behavior analyst becomes a parent navigating his own child’s IEP journey? In this heartfelt conversation, Flor sits down with Ronald Mazik to explore how professional insight meets personal experience. Together, they unpack dyslexia, dysgraphia, functional behavior assessments (FBAs), and the emotional balance between being an advocate and a parent.In this episode:Early signs of dyslexia and dysgraphia parents should look forHow to document and request testing or an FBA effectivelyThe difference between good and bad FBAsWhat collaboration between parents and schools should really look likeWhy advocacy and empathy go hand in handGain practical insight from both sides of the IEP table, “professional and personal”, and discover how understanding, patience, and teamwork can truly change a child’s educational path.Episode 11 is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FlorDeAmelia.✨ Connect with Ronald Mazik:Website: https://sites.google.com/mazikgroup.org/siteFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ron.mazikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwmazik/LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-mazik-mba-ma-bcba-89b47b13/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mazik-group-llc/📲 Let’s Connect!Turn IEP stress into confidence. I share useful resources every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday across all my social platforms.Podcast Website: http://www.startingwithiep.com/Website: https://www.flordeamelia.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/starting-with-iepFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StartingWithIEPInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flordeamelia_ebs/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/flordeameliahoffman/For content collaborations, email: [email protected]#IEP #SpecialEducation #DyslexiaAwareness #FunctionalBehaviorAssessment #BehaviorAnalysis #LearningDisabilities #ParentAdvocate #IEPProcess #InclusiveEducation #EducationPodcast #RonaldMazik #FlorDeAmeliaPodcast #Neurodiversity #ParentSupport #IEPJourney