Does attending IEP meetings full of educational jargon and legalese leave you confused, overwhelmed, and exhausted? IEP meetings and the special education system can be imbalanced leaving you on your own against a table of educators. That’s ok, many parents are unfamiliar with the educational services available for their child and are unsure of what to ask for in IEP meetings. Maybe you’re looking for the special education process to be broken down in a relatable way by someone who ”gets” th ...
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E10: One Strategy for Parents to Recharge and Learn at the Same Time!
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12:04E10: One Strategy for Parents to Recharge and Learn at the Same Time! In this episode of the Parents Guide to Advocacy, host Ashley Hinkle discusses the importance of taking time to recharge as a parent and highlights one effective strategy: attending conferences. Ashley shares her personal experiences attending the Apraxia Kids National Conference…
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E9: The IEP Meeting Pathway: Breaking the Special Education Process into Manageable Stages
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24:01In this episode, we dive into the Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting pathway, breaking down the special education process into manageable stages to ensure parents and educators can better understand and navigate each step. The key stages discussed include the initial referral, evaluations and assessments, eligibility determination, IEP …
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E8:Characteristics of an incredible Early Intervention Service Provider (Speech, Occupational, Physical Therapies)
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14:10E8: Characteristics of an Incredible Early Intervention Service Provider (Speech, Occupational, Physical Therapies) In this episode, Ashley Hinkle discusses the essential characteristics that make an incredible early intervention service provider. From collaboration with parents to developing personal connections and focusing on customized therapy,…
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E7: What is Neurodivergence? Learning about your Child’s Unique Wiring with a Strengths-based Perspective
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14:35By Ashley Hinkle
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How to Discipline a Child with Autism and other Types of Neurodivergence
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18:04Embracing Neurodivergent Parenting: Discipline, Acceptance, and Support This script emphasizes understanding and accepting behaviors as manifestations of a child's disability. It encourages parents to rewire their perspectives, adopt neurodivergent affirming practices, and provide unwavering support. The script highlights the necessity of showing s…
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The Domino Effect: Escaping Chaos and Finding Stability
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16:17The Parents Guide to Advocacy: Empowering Resilient Families In this episode of 'The Parents Guide to Advocacy,' host Ashley Hinkle shares her mission to equip parents with the tools needed to advocate for their children's unique educational needs. Reflecting on personal experiences, Ashley discusses the challenges of raising neurodivergent childre…
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Proactive Parenting: Equipping your Child to Shut Down Bullying
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14:08Empowering Parents: Advocacy for Neurodivergent Children Ashley Hinkle hosts a comprehensive guide for parents on advocacy for neurodivergent children, focusing on equipping and empowering them to advocate for their children's unique educational needs. Ashley discusses the challenges and successes of raising neurodivergent children, specifically ad…
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One Skill that will Benefit your Child for the Rest of their Life
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16:04Resilience starts with a strong foundation, and a primary caregiver who is safe, stable, consistent, and loving. Resilience is not just surviving, it's thriving in life after the negative event; it’s more than bouncing back or getting back up. Resilience results in: -Increased motivation -Positive outlook -More focus on problem-solving -Flexible th…
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One of the Most Helpful and Humbling Acts as a Parent
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8:20So, here is the most helpful and humbling thing I keep coming back to in different seasons of life: challenges reveal the areas that I need to grow in myself. It’s humbling because we have to look at ourselves as a contributor to our struggle. And, it’s helpful because when we acknowledge what we bring to the table, then we can address the underlyi…
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Before having my children, I was an elementary teacher and reading specialist. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Reading Education. For years, I participated in IEP meetings as a general education teacher. I advocated for my students to receive intervention services and created my own accommodations and modificati…
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