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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 19 MIN

(Part 1) Cassie Romo, PhD : Advocacy, IEPs, and Finding Your Voice as a Parent

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Dr. Cassie Romo has sat on both sides of the IEP table — as a school administrator and as a parent of a child with Down syndrome. In this powerful conversation, she opens up about what it means to advocate for your child, the overwhelm parents face in special education, and the communication gaps that often leave families feeling lost.We talk about why your voice matters, even when you feel unsure, and how schools can create more compassionate spaces for parents navigating complex decisions.If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself in a meeting or worried about being “too much,” this episode is your reminder: you are your child’s best advocate.https://www.youtube.com/@DevelopmentDesk

Dr. Cassie Romo has sat on both sides of the IEP table — as a school administrator and as a parent of a child with Down syndrome. In this powerful conversation, she opens up about what it means to advocate for your child, the overwhelm parents face in special education, and the communication gaps that often leave families feeling lost. We talk about why your voice matters, even when you feel unsure, and how schools can create more compassionate spaces for parents navigating complex decisions....

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