Both sides of the table : Building Bridges in Special Education

You want to advocate for your child, but you also don't want to become "that parent"—the one whose emails get forwarded to lawyers, whose calls go unreturned, whose relationship with the school has turned toxic. In this episode, Dr. KAS draws on her ... more

Walking into an IEP meeting can feel like entering a room where everyone speaks a language you don't quite understand. You're outnumbered by professionals, the jargon is flying, and decisions are being made about your child's future. In this episode,... more

If you've ever sat in a school meeting feeling overwhelmed by paperwork and jargon, this episode is for you. Dr. KAS breaks down the key documents you'll encounter on your special education journey—from consent forms to evaluation reports to the IEP ... more

In this episode of Both Sides of the Table, Dr. KAS demystifies the school evaluation process for parents. She explains what evaluations involve, reassures listeners that an evaluation is simply a tool for gathering information—not a scary label that... more

Today's episode is going to bea little different. We're not going to talk about systems or strategies or whatto say in meetings. We're going to talk about you.

Because if you're on thisjourney—if you're parenting a child who's struggling, or who mig... more

This episode tackles the frustrating experience of knowing something isn't right with your child while teachers and others insist everything is fine. Dr. KAS explains why this gap exists—children often behave differently at school (structured, routin... more

You know something's not right. Maybe it's the nightly homework battles. Maybe it's the calls from school. Maybe it's just a feeling in your gut that won't go away. And when you try to get help, it feels like you're speaking a different language than... more