Episode 6 · Phases
My Child Has a Learning Disability, What Now?

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What this conversation covers
You've noticed the signs. Now what? In part two of this series, Courtney and Scott break down the actual steps you can take when you suspect your child has a learning disability. Who to call first, what to ask for, what evaluations look like, and what rights you have as a parent (more than you probably think).
In this episode:
- Where to start when you suspect a learning disability
- The difference between school evaluations and private evaluations
- What to say to your child's teacher (and what to ask for)
- Your legal rights as a parent and how to use them
- What an IEP and 504 plan actually are and how to get one
- How to advocate for your kid without feeling like you're fighting the system
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