Can changing a few words in an IEP change a child’s future? Speech Dude Chris Wenger shares how to reframe support plans to empower neurodivergent kids instead of pushing them to mask. Learn why connection, regulation, and self-advocacy matter more than compliance and how actually to build those skills into your child’s education plan. What to expect in this episode: Why IEPs often miss the mark and how to fix themHow to replace deficit language with strength-based reframesWhy connection an...
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Can changing a few words in an IEP change a child’s future? Speech Dude Chris Wenger shares how to reframe support plans to empower neurodivergent kids instead of pushing them to mask. Learn why connection, regulation, and self-advocacy matter more than compliance and how actually to build those skills into your child’s education plan. What to expect in this episode: Why IEPs often miss the mark and how to fix themHow to replace deficit language with strength-based reframesWhy connection an...
EP234: How To Support Young Adults Through Nonlinear Life Paths
Parenting with Impact
26 minutes
1 month ago
EP234: How To Support Young Adults Through Nonlinear Life Paths
What if growing up doesn’t follow a straight line anymore, and that’s perfectly normal? This episode explores the evolving journey of emerging adulthood, the hidden challenges today’s young people face, and how parents can support them without falling into outdated expectations. From delayed independence to collaborative planning, discover why there's no one-size-fits-all path to thriving. What to expect in this episode: Why the path to adulthood looks different nowWhat college readiness re...
Parenting with Impact
Can changing a few words in an IEP change a child’s future? Speech Dude Chris Wenger shares how to reframe support plans to empower neurodivergent kids instead of pushing them to mask. Learn why connection, regulation, and self-advocacy matter more than compliance and how actually to build those skills into your child’s education plan. What to expect in this episode: Why IEPs often miss the mark and how to fix themHow to replace deficit language with strength-based reframesWhy connection an...
