EP 158 | Justin H. Dove On Independent Evaluations and Parent Advocacy
September 2, 2026
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For parents, an IEP meeting can feel like walking into a room where everyone else already knows the language, the
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EP 143 | Liz Sokolov: College Readiness vs Risk for Neurodivergent Teens
May 14, 2026
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The transition from high school to adulthood can feel overwhelming for any family. But for parents of neurodivergent teens,
EP 140 | Dr. Maggie Kang: From Overwhelm to Confident IEP Advocacy
April 22, 2026
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When a child receives a diagnosis—whether medical or educational—it can feel like the ground shifts beneath your feet. The future
“Let’s Wait and See” Is Not a Plan
April 2, 2026
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. There are few phrases that frustrate parents more than this one: “Let’s wait and see.” As both
Why Present Levels (PLAAFP) Matter More Than You ThinkÂ
February 19, 2026
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By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP), formerly known as Present Levels of Performance (PLOP),
Before a Child Is Removed from General Education: What Supports Schools Must Consider FirstÂ
February 12, 2026
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(A follow-up to last week’s post on Least Restrictive Environment) By: Frances Shefter, Esq. Last week, I wrote about Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) — and
EP 128 | Building Skills That Last with Jennifer Joseph: Reading, Writing, Resumes, and More
January 28, 2026
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This episode of Stress-Free IEP zeroes in on a problem parents see all the time: a student is labeled “not
EP 126 | Breaking Down the School Search Process: Insights from Hayley Jacobson & Rich Weinfeld
January 14, 2026
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EP 126 | Breaking Down the School Search Process: Insights from Hayley Jacobson & Rich Weinfeld In this episode of
From Classroom to Career: Viktoriya Selden on Preparing Neurodiverse Students for Work
December 10, 2025
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 Helping Neurodivergent Teens Find the Right Work Path Stress-Free IEP with Frances Shefter & guest Viktoriya Selden In this episode of Stress-Free
Making Celebrations Sensory-Friendly and Stress-Free: Amy Faby of Poppin’ Party ServicesÂ
September 10, 2025
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If you’ve ever skipped balloons because your child hates loud pops (hi, neurodivergent kiddos 👋), this episode is for you.