Special Education Strategist: Expert Advice for IEPs, 504 Plans, Dyslexia, Parent Advocacy, Learning Disabilities, Executive

148: From Home to School: Bridging Health, Neurodivergence, and Advocacy with Dr. Karin Varblow

From Home to School: Bridging Health, Neurodivergence, and Advocacy with Dr. Karin Varblow When home, healthcare, and school feel like three separate worlds, how do you

147: From Medical Reports to Everyday Support — with Dr. Jennifer Linton Reesman, PhD, ABPP

Feeling overwhelmed by neuropsychological evaluations, audiology reports, or conflicting advice from doctors and schools? In this empowering episode, Dr. Jennifer Linton

146: Transforming Observations into Action: Crafting Effective IEP Goals

In this episode of The Special Ed Strategist, host Wendy Taylor is joined by Dr. Rebecca Fritsch, Psy.D., licensed clinical and school psychologist, to explore how parent

145: Medical Insights That Transform Learning & Behavior

Feeling overwhelmed by constant IEP meetings, doctor visits, and behavior struggles? Join Wendy Taylor as she interviews developmental-behavioral pediatrician Dr. Amir Mi

144: Different Thinkers: Turning a Diagnosis into Empowerment

In this episode of The Special Ed Strategist, host Wendy Taylor sits down with pediatric neuropsychologists Dr. Yael Rothman and Dr. Katia Fredriksen—co-authors of the Di

143: Building Independence One Microstep at a Time

In this episode of The Special Ed Strategist, Wendy Taylor sits down with Kristin Lombardi, MA, BCBA, founder of Zeal Behavior Analysis, and Dr. Christine Drew, BCBA-D, A

142: How Will the General Education Teacher Know What’s in My Child’s IEP?

In this solo episode of The Special Ed Strategist, Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., ET/P, unpacks a question many parents whisper with concern: How will the general education teacher

141: Listener Favorite: Complex Kids: Navigating Autism, ADHD & Anxiety with Dr. Dan Shapiro

Understanding your child's unique behaviors can feel overwhelming—but clarity is possible. In this empowering, listener-favorite episode from our archives, host Wendy Tay

140: Is Pull-Out Support Helping or Hurting? Navigating Special Ed Services with Clarity

Join Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., ET/P and special education strategist, alongside guest Jackie Beach—early childhood expert and founder of Rally Family Support—as they unpack th

139: Listener Favorite: Girls with Autism: Why We’re Missing the Signs with Dr. Donna Henderson

This listener favorite is especially important because it sheds light on how often autistic girls are misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or simply missed—keeping them from the

138: What Makes a Goal Realistic? How to Know If Your Child’s IEP Goals Are Too Easy (or Too Much)

What does a realistic IEP goal actually look like? In this episode of our Summer Question Series, host Wendy Taylor is joined by Jackie Beach, M.Ed., founder of Rally Fam

137: What Do IEP Services Actually Look Like?

Ever stare at your child’s IEP and wonder, “What actually happens during those service minutes?” You’re not alone—and we’re breaking it down. In this kickoff to our 12-we

136: Dyslexia Advocacy & Assessment: How Parents Can Partner with Schools to Identify and Support Struggling Readers

In this episode of The Special Ed Strategist, Wendy Taylor is joined by Jenny Ponzuric, a Licensed Educational Psychologist and certified school neuropsychologist with ov

135: Neurodiversity-Affirming IEPs: Moving Beyond Compliance with Breea Rosas

What does it really mean to be neurodiversity-affirming? Breea Rosas, licensed educational psychologist and founder of the Neurodiversity Affirming School Psychologist Gr

134: Rethinking Behavior: Play, Regulation & Neurodiversity

Is it misbehavior—or a regulation challenge? In this powerful episode, Wendy Taylor sits down with Polina Shkadron, trauma-certified speech language pathologist and found

133: How to Write a Parent Input Statement That Drives Services

Your voice isn’t just welcome at the IEP table—it’s legally required. In this episode of The Special Ed Strategist, host Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., ET/P, breaks down how to wri

132: Early Intervention, Empowered Parents: Real Talk with Jackie Beach, M.Ed.

What should you really be looking for in early childhood development—and what do you do when it feels overwhelming? Wendy sits down with Jackie Beach, founder of Rally Fa

131: When College Feels Like Too Much (or Not Enough): Finding the Right Fit

Is your teen overwhelmed by the idea of college? Or maybe you’ve realized that mainstream college—or even high-support programs like CLE—just don’t feel like the right fi

130: Go Gray with Me: The Story Behind My Mission

This solo episode is raw, real, and rooted in love. Host Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., ET/P, shares her family’s deeply personal journey—how her son’s brain tumor diagnosis flippe

129: Out-of-Sync No More: Playful Tools for Sensory Success with Carol Kranowitz (Part 2)

Feeling overwhelmed by your child’s sensory needs? In Part 2 of our conversation, sensory integration expert Carol Kranowitz returns to share practical, joyful strategies