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Step into My Shoes: Rebecca's Journey from Nonverbal to Special Education Advocate
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In this episode of Leta’s Tap Styles, guest Rebecca Engle, a special education teacher, ten-time author, and six-time poet, shares her experiences growing up nonverbal, her journey to becoming verbal, and her work in special education. Rebecca uses her own experiences using IEPs and 504s as a student to explain the importance of both IEPs and 504s. We discuss Rebecca’s experiences with writing both children's books and poetry. Rebecca’s insights on the struggles faced by autistic individuals with educational and therapeutic systems from the viewpoint of someone on the Spectrum themselves.
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Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Meet Rebecca Engle: Special Education Teacher, Author, and Autistic Advocate (00:00:50)
3. Rebecca's Journey with Autism and Education (00:01:33)
4. Challenges in Special Education (00:05:15)
5. Stimming and Misunderstandings in Education (00:10:30)
6. Dyslexia and the Education System (00:14:45)
7. Personal Experiences and Advocacy (00:19:05)
8. Reflecting on Childhood Memories (00:23:29)
9. The Importance of IEPs and 504 Plans (00:24:54)
10. Challenges in Higher Education (00:26:14)
11. Discussing Rebecca's Books (00:29:17)
12. Therapy Experiences and Challenges (00:33:17)
13. Navigating the Education System (00:40:42)
14. Where to Find Rebecca Online (00:45:14)
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