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What to Do After an IEP Meeting: Follow Up Steps Schools Won’t Tell You

After the IEP meeting ends, most parents are left alone to follow up, track services, and fight for what was promised. This guide breaks down what to do after an IEP meeting, how to make sure the plan is followed, and why your exhaustion is not a failure—it’s part of the system’s design.

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How to Advocate Without Burning Out

Burnout isn’t a badge of advocacy—it’s a warning sign. Here’s how to fight for your neurodivergent child without losing yourself in the process.

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Why Schools Are Failing Neurodivergent Kids (And What We’re Going to Do About It)

If you’ve ever left an IEP meeting in tears, this is for you.
Neurodivergent kids aren’t failing school—the system is failing them.
This post dives into the real reasons why, from the hidden “IEP tax” parents pay to the rigid mold our children were never meant to fit.
It’s time for a new narrative—and a smarter rebellion.

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