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Advocating for Neurodivergent Kids in a System That’s Failing Them
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In this powerful episode, Kristy is joined by Sara Hocking, founder of See Beyond and a fierce advocate for neurodivergent children. With a background in both American and Australian education systems, Sara shares her eye-opening experience navigating Australian schools and the alarming systemic gaps in support for children with learning disabilities.
Together, Kristy and Sara unpack the realities facing parents of kids with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences, especially when it comes to advocacy, reasonable adjustments, and IEPs. From confronting school resistance to empowering families with the right language and tools, this is a must-listen for any parent struggling to get their child the help they need.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- Why Sara started See Beyond and what she discovered working in Australian schools
- The difference in teacher training between the US and Australia, and why it matters
- What to do when your child isn’t getting the support they need at school
- How to advocate effectively: keywords, strategies, and when (and how) to escalate
- The truth about Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in Australia
- Why a diagnosis isn’t required for support, and how to use the word “impute”
- The reality of pulling kids out of school for private intervention
- A sneak peek at Sara’s next big project: Wayfinders—"not a school... but what comes next."
Resources & Links Mentioned:
- Disability Standards for Education – Fact Sheet 2
- Dyslexia and the Law Code Read Fact Sheet
- See Beyond Resources Page
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