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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 2 MIN

IEP Inbox: “Should visual supports be written into the IEP?”

from ABC of the IEP: Field Notes for Parents · host Monica Trost, Prepared Parent Advocate

Should visual schedules, First/Then boards, or behavior icons actually be written into your child’s IEP—or is it enough that the team “just uses them”? In this IEP Inbox episode, Monica explains why putting visual supports in writing matters for consistency, clarity, and long-term success. 🎧 For more free tools, visit preparedparentadvocate.com/podcast Follow @preparedparentadvocate on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preparedparentadvocate/ Need 1:1 advocacy support for your child's IEP, or 504 Plan? Visit preparedparentadvocate.com for a free consult with Monica Trost, LEP #4660.

Should visual schedules, First/Then boards, or behavior icons actually be written into your child’s IEP—or is it enough that the team “just uses them”? In this IEP Inbox episode, Monica explains why putting visual supports in writing matters for consistency, clarity, and long-term success. 🎧 For more free tools, visit preparedparentadvocate.com/podcast Follow @preparedparentadvocate on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preparedparentadvocate/ Need behind-the-scenes advocacy support for your child’s IEP, or interested in learning more about preschool evaluations? Visit preparedparentadvocate.com for a free consult with Monica.

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