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Special Education Strategist: Expert Advice for IEPs, 504 Plans, Dyslexia, Parent Advocacy, Learning Disabilities, Executive Function, Dysgraphia, ADHD, Autism, Neurodivergent

Special Education Strategist: Expert Advice for IEPs, 504 Plans, Dyslexia, Parent Advocacy, Learning Disabilities, Executive Function, Dysgraphia, ADHD, Autism, Neurodivergent

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 Overwhelmed, lost, dismissed in IEP/504 systems — seeking help, clarity, and support? You're not alone!

Hosted by Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., ET/P, a certified educational therapist, IEP coach, and parent advocate with over 20 years of experience helping families navigate special education. Wendy is the founder of Learning Essentials and a trusted voice in decoding IEPs, literacy challenges, and executive function needs. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or professional, Wendy brings compassionate expertise, real-life strategies, and empowering guidance to help you support the child you care about. Éducation
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  • 144: Different Thinkers: Turning a Diagnosis into Empowerment

    144: Different Thinkers: Turning a Diagnosis into Empowerment
    Sep 16 2025
    In this episode of The Special Ed Strategist, host Wendy Taylor sits down with pediatric neuropsychologists Dr. Yael Rothman and Dr. Katia Fredriksen—co-authors of the Different Thinkers children’s book series—to explore how families can help children understand diagnoses with compassion and clarity. With a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming lens, they offer practical ways to shift conversations from “what’s wrong” to “what’s unique,” empowering both home life and school advocacy.

    Three Key Takeaways:
    • Reframe diagnosis as a narrative shift toward understanding, not limitation.
    • Use personalized storytelling and concrete examples to highlight what the child does best.
    • Equip children with words and self‑advocacy tools early and revisit them as they grow.
    Listeners: Connect with me, Wendy Taylor
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learningessentials/
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy‑taylor‑7106b6a6/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TutoringLE
    • Website & Course: www.LearningEssentialsEDU.com | Cracking the Code: https://learningessentialsedu.com/course/
    Find the full episode here:
    • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the‑special‑ed‑strategist‑podcast‑with‑wendy‑taylor‑m‑ed‑et‑p/id1639953041
    Other platforms: https://pod.link/1639953041
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    50 min
  • 143: Building Independence One Microstep at a Time

    143: Building Independence One Microstep at a Time
    Sep 9 2025
    In this episode of The Special Ed Strategist, Wendy Taylor sits down with Kristin Lombardi, MA, BCBA, founder of Zeal Behavior Analysis, and Dr. Christine Drew, BCBA-D, Assistant Professor at Auburn University, to discuss their groundbreaking book, Spectrum of Independence: How to Teach Your Neurodiverse Child Daily Life Skills.

    Kristin and Christine share practical, science-backed strategies for helping neurodiverse children gain independence—one “microstep” at a time. From scaffolding skills at home to collaborating with IEP teams at school, this conversation empowers parents to reduce overwhelm, celebrate small wins, and build confidence for both kids and families.

    Three Key Takeaways:
    1. Small Steps, Big Wins: Break routines into microsteps to build confidence and independence without overwhelm.
    2. Home-to-School Bridge: Align daily routines at home with IEP goals to support skills that are relevant across settings.
    3. Progress Over Perfection: Independence looks messy sometimes—celebrate the small victories along the way.
    Connect with Wendy (Host):
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learningessentials/
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy‑taylor‑7106b6a6/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TutoringLE
    • Website & Courses: www.LearningEssentialsEDU.com | Cracking the Code: https://learningessentialsedu.com/course/
    Connect with the Guests:
    Spectrum of Independence website: https://www.spectrumofindependence.com/
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    1 h et 4 min
  • 142: How Will the General Education Teacher Know What’s in My Child’s IEP?

    142: How Will the General Education Teacher Know What’s in My Child’s IEP?
    Aug 12 2025
    In this solo episode of The Special Ed Strategist, Wendy Taylor, M.Ed., ET/P, unpacks a question many parents whisper with concern: How will the general education teacher know—and follow—my child’s IEP?

    Discover what the law requires, what often happens in practice, and proactive ways you can bridge the gap between the IEP document and daily classroom implementation.

    3 Key Takeaways
    • Ask the right questions: Clarify how general education teachers are updated after an IEP is finalized.
    • Share a one-page student snapshot: Highlight strengths, needs, and preferred strategies in a friendly, visual format.
    • Foster ongoing collaboration: Keep communication open, start with gratitude, and track patterns at home to share with the team.
    Contact Wendy
    Website: LearningEssentialsEDU.com
    Instagram: @learningessentials
    LinkedIn: Wendy Taylor
    Facebook: TutoringLE

    Explore the Course
    Cracking the Code to Special Education Eligibility – Learn the 4 Es and unlock services your child deserves: Click here
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    9 min
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