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EP 166 | Does My Child Need PT? Learn What It Can Do | Dr. Eena Kapoor

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EP 165 | Is My Child Acting Out? Learn Why Belonging Matters | Jennifer Awesome

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EP 164 | Beverley H. Johns On Understanding Today’s Students and Their IEP Needs

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EP 163 | Meg Shah On Homework Battles, Learning Gaps & School Conflict

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EP 162 | Ethan Ulanow On Neurodivergent Care, Crisis Planning, and Trust

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EP 161 | Rebecca Murphy On Building Confidence Through Coding and STEM

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EP 160 | How Should My Child Learn to Read? Discover What Helps | Tara Giddings

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EP 159 | Kayla Ireland on Cerebral Palsy, Inclusion, and Being Heard

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EP 158 | Justin H. Dove On Independent Evaluations and Parent Advocacy

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EP 157 | Sarah Juliana on Autism, Identity, and Cognitive Connections

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EP 156 | Dr. Julie Davelman on Collaborative Divorce for Special Needs Families

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EP 155 | Robin Rinearson on Building Workplaces for Differently Abled Adults

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EP 154 | Matthew "Dr. Matt" Zakreski on Giftedness, 2e, and IEPs

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EP 153 | Lisa Richer on Clarity, Confidence, and IEP Advocacy

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EP 152 | David Pisarra on Dads, Family Court, and IEP Rights

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EP 151 | Alexis Mays-Fields On Arts Integration in Special Education

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EP 150 | Lisa Zeiderman on Custody Conflict, IEPs, and Child Delays

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EP 149 | Amy Orlando on Dopamine, Motivation, and Follow-Through

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EP 148 | Michelle Steiner on Learning Disabilities and Self-Advocacy

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EP 147 | Mary McDirmid on Financial Planning for Special Needs Families

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EP 146 | Sue Lux On Why Schools Deny IEPs and What Parents Can Do

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EP 145 | Thea Mullis on Building Independence Through Travel

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EP 144 | Shabnum Bi on Early Intervention in SEND and IEP Systems

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EP 143 | Liz Sokolov: College Readiness vs Risk for Neurodivergent Teens

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EP 142 | Rachel Greenberg: Helping Kids Build Social & Dating Skills

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EP 141 | Sean McCormick on Executive Function Skills for IEP Success

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EP 140 | Dr. Maggie Kang: From Overwhelm to Confident IEP Advocacy

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EP 139 | Matthew Fishleder on Finding Your Parenting Voice During IEP Stress

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EP 138 | Manisha Patel on Mediation, Collaborative Divorce, and Family Law

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EP 137 | Leah Ellis: Teaching Kids Entrepreneurship and Real-World Leadership

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EP 136 | Why Schools Need Regulation — Not More Curriculum, With Emily Daniels

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EP 135 | Cindy Palmer’s Top 10 Tips for Neurodivergent Families Transitioning to College

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EP 134 | Neurodivergent, Not Broken: Dr. Matthew Zakreski on ADHD, Autism, and Mental Health

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EP 133 | What Schools Should Be Measuring: IEP Data, Tutoring, and Support with Joanna Kidder

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EP 132 | Frances Shefter Breaks Down LRE, Non-Public Schools, and Your IEP Rights

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EP 131 | Rethinking School and Socialization: Joseph Kavitski from Fusion Academy Rockville

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EP 130 | Debbie Rosen & Lindsey Thoms: Why Smart Kids Get Stuck—and How to Unstick Them

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EP 129 | Roger Haney: Building Spectrum Fudge and a Future for All Abilities

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Building Skills That Last with Jennifer Joseph: Reading, Writing, Resumes, and More

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EP 127 | Dr. Lisa Riegel on NeuroWell: Why Regulation Comes Before Rigor in Schools

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EP 126 | Breaking Down the School Search Process: Insights from Hayley Jacobson & Rich Weinfeld

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EP 125 | Inside the Mind of Sam Mitchell: Autism, ADHD, and Standing Up to Bullying

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EP 124 | You’re Not Alone: A Look at What’s Ahead on Stress-Free IEP® in 2026

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EP 123 | Building the Village: Powerful Stress-Free IEP® Conversations from 2025

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EP 122 | How Play Therapy and Inclusion Coaching Help Neurodivergent Kids – with Janelle McCarthy

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From Classroom to Career: Viktoriya Selden on Preparing Neurodiverse Students for Work

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Inclusive Learning Through AI: Derek Crager’s Mission to Help Neurodiverse Students Thrive

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Coaching That Works—Jheri South on Empowering ADHD Families

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Dyslexia Help at Home and School: Deborah Brown Shares What Parents Need to Know

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Finding Ease in Your Body: Gabrielle Czaja on Emotional Regulation and Healing

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From Culture to Connection: Jennifer Brooks on Inclusive IEPs and Communication

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Why One-Size-Fits-All Doesn’t Work: ADHD and Accommodations with Dr. Carey Heller

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Dotan Galron on Building WizTherapy: Connecting Neurodivergent Individuals with the Right Providers

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Lauren Gilbert on Ella and Her Neurosparkly Brain: A Mother’s Story of Hope and Neurodiversity

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From High School to Independence: Beth Felsen’s Guide for Parents of Autistic Students

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Top 10 tips for a successful IEP meeting from a legal perspective

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Living with Inattentive ADHD – Cynthia Hammer on Early Diagnosis and Support

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Cary Jacobson: How to Keep the Drama Out of Divorce

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Amy Faby’s Secrets to Stress-Free Party Decor & Poppin’ Balloons

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From School to Adulthood: How Rachel Greenberg Helps Individuals Thrive

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Supporting Families Through ABA: Insights from Leila Farshchian

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Andrea Levy’s Guide to Inclusive Fall Activities & Programs for Special Needs Families

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Rivka Stern on Helping Kids (and Parents) Stay Regulated in a Dysregulated World

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Getting the Right Evaluation: Dr. Jessica Hasson Explains What Parents Must Know

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Raising the Whole Family: IEP and Sibling Support with Gabriele Nicolet

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Dr. Joey Weisler on How Stories Help Students Reclaim Their Voice

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From Struggles to Success: A Story of Healing with QCI

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Lauri Getlan-Watson on How Neurographica Art Helps Neurodivergent Minds Thrive

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Breaking the Mold: How Casey Joseph Helps Students Thrive

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Big Freedom, Small Steps: Travel Training with Mindy Niland.

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How the Reading Foundation Clinics Are Transforming Literacy Intervention

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Leveraging Technology to Empower Students & Families in Special Education with Joan Green

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Navigating Special Education: Personal Journeys & Practical Solutions with Melissa Stein

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Championing Equity in Education with Dr. Miranda Montoya

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Understanding Dyslexia & ADHD in the Black Community with Dr. Lauren McClenney-Rosenstein

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Understanding Autism and Neurodiversity with Dr. Ryan Hinojosa

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The Importance of Financial Planning for Special Needs Families with Mary McDirmid

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A Community for Moms of Neurodivergent Kids with Amanda Levin

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Empowering Caregivers of Neurodiverse Children with Andrea Jones

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Unlocking Communication: The Power of AAC Devices in Education with Lisa Quinn

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Understanding Consent and Social Skills: A Conversation with EASE Co-Founders

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Mindset & Balance in Weight Management with Debbie Harris

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Integrating Wellness & Learning for Student Success with Elyse Dworin

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Inclusive Practices in Special Education with Michela Laverty of Oly Able Special Education Consulting

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Overcoming the Challenges Faced by Education Lawyers with Randi Johnson

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Affirming Support for the Neurodivergent Community with Dr. Jaclyn Halpern

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Strategies to Support for All with Pathological Demand Avoidance with Diane Gould

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Neurodiversity- & LGBTQIA+-Affirming Therapy with Robin Brannan of Better Together Family Therapy

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Navigating Finances for Special Needs Families with Michelle Letterly

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Building Effective Education Systems with Meagan Gillcrist

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Customized Therapy Approaches with Pamela Newman, LCSW-C

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Unleashing Potential with Catina Franklin Sweedy: A Dive into Self-Directed Learning

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Harnessing Family Dynamics and Understanding Neurodiversity with Laura Goldstein

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Empowering Neurodivergent Youth: The Broad Futures Approach with Caitlin Garman

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Empowerment Through Understanding with Parenting Coach, Melissa Schulz

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Empowering Parents in Special Education: A Conversation with Daniela Feldhausen from Kids Up Reading Tutors

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Empowering Parents in Special Education: Insights from an Advocate

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Understanding ADHD and Mental Health Resilience with Dr. David Palmiter

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Supporting Learning Through Educational Therapy with Polly Mayer

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Providing Personalized Educational Support with Sara Gallagher