2024-11-20
45 分钟In this episode, Dr. Tay welcomes back Ashley Barlow, a special education attorney and advocate, for her third appearance. The discussion dives into the complexities of special education disputes, specifically focusing on mediation, due process, and parental rights. They explore the challenges parents face with school systems, legal options available, and the importance of advocacy and negotiation. Essential resources and strategies for navigating these situations are also shared, providing parents with valuable insights to better support their children’s education. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Reintroduction 00:33 Overview of Today's Topic 01:18 Host and Guest Backgrounds 02:43 Challenges in Special Education 03:59 Navigating Special Education Law 05:21 Advocacy and Negotiation Strategies 10:36 Understanding Due Process 23:32 Legal Counteractions in School Disputes 24:05 Understanding Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) 24:43 Financial Considerations and Attorney Fees 26:24 The Role of Due Process in Special Education 28:50 Navigating 504 Plans and Anti-Discrimination Laws 36:44 Alternative Approaches to Due Process 41:32 Final Thoughts and Resources for Parents 44:08 Wrap-Up and Next Steps RESOURCES ⚡️ listen to episodes 53 and 57 for more information about special education from Ashley as well as her podcast The Collaborative IEP ⚡️ see all that Ashley has to offer here, including her newly launched IEP Guru Academy ⚡️ follow Ashley on Instagram @thecollaborativeiep ⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approach and current services offered? visit drtaylorday.com ⚡️ join the Evolve Facebook community to participate in the episode Q+As >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism ⚡️ learn from me and submit your questions [could be featured on a future episode] >> Instagram @the.dr.tay TikTok @the.dr.tay LinkedIn @the-dr-tay *please note: PDA is referenced in this episode. it is a theorized profile of autism and not a clinical diagnosis. however, it has been a helpful conceptualization for many parents to learn about how their child's brain is wired. our knowledge of PDA is currently unfolding and I do my best to share up-to-date, balanced information. to learn more about PDA, please listen to episode 110