Ep 5: A Parent's Perspective on Navigating and Advocating within Special Education, with Gisela A Burks

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UNFILTERED IEPS

The Advocate SLP

15 episodes

4 days ago

Welcome to Unfiltered IEPs—where parents and professionals can speak freely about their own IEP experiences, both the little victories and major frustrations. I want you to hear the unfiltered version of what it’s really like to be on the other side of the table. This podcast is for anyone on an IEP team, from parents to teachers, SLPs to OTs , advocates to administrators, I'm want to hear from everyone what it is really like to be in their role- the unfiltered version. Because now more than ever, these are the conversations we need to be having.

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Ep 5: A Parent's Perspective on Navigating and Advocating within Special Education, with Gisela A Burks

UNFILTERED IEPS

45 minutes 29 seconds

3 months ago

Ep 5: A Parent's Perspective on Navigating and Advocating within Special Education, with Gisela A Burks

Join host Colleen and guest Gisela A Burks as they delve into the intricacies of the IEP process from a parent's viewpoint. Gisela shares her journey navigating autism diagnoses, the challenges of advocating for her child, and the importance of understanding and inclusion in education. Gisela A Burks is a dedicated mother and advocate for her autistic son, Jeremiah. With a background in human resources, she brings a unique perspective to the challenges faced by parents in the special education system.

Find Gisela on instagram @giselllaa

Find Colleen on instagram @theadvocate.slp

To submit a voice recording on what it feels like for you the night before an IEP meeting, go to https://www.speakpipe.com/UnfilteredIEPs

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Key Topics:

The emotional journey of receiving an autism diagnosis.

Differences between insurance and school evaluations.

Issues than can arise transitioning from a highly supportive special-education preschool to a general education kindergarten class.

Advocacy and the importance of being a "squeaky wheel" and "making yourself known."