Wouldn’t it be great if all IEP meetings started this way? We think so, too! Click the button above to download a free copy of this quote that you can post in your office or take to your next IEP meeting.
“Before we begin this IEP meeting, I just want to take a moment to tell you how amazing your child is. We’re going to talk a lot today about all of the things that your son can’t do but I need you to know that he is so much more than the sum of his deficits. Your son has his own personality with unique strengths and interests that make him such an awesome little guy. If we had more time, I would love to sit down with you over a cup of coffee and chat about all of the precious moments I’ve shared with your son. But today is about helping him. So yes, we’re going to focus on what he can’t do. But that’s only so we can make sure that he has exactly the right services to reach his full potential and shine through as the amazing person that you and I know him to be. Are you ready to tackle this with me?”
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I would love to use this video https://www.facebook.com/SpeechAndLanguageKids/videos/1986334608059794/ for a staff meeting. Is it on YouTube but I can’t find it? Is there anyway to get a copy of the file to upload. Google Slides is not letting me add it just using the URL. THANK YOU!!!
My Great Grandson is four and does not talk. He does say some words..We live in a rural area. We have been trying to get in home services for him for almost a year..Seems we get put off by the center for one reason or another.Another paper needs to be sent in to insurance or something. We need help. My heart is breaking. My River needs help. What to do. Please and thank you
Hi, Joan-I’m so sorry that your family is having such a difficult time getting the help your grandson needs. I found some free resources on non-verbal children on Carrie’s site that may be of some help to you: https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/functional-communication/. Please let us know if we can help with anything else.
Hello~We are writing a book on inclusion. Could we use your visual above that starts with “Before we begin this IEP meeting..” in our book? I just love love it! Michelle Tetschner
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Hi, Michelle-So long as you give Carrie the proper credit, please do so!