For many children with Dyslexia and other “hidden” disabilities, the hardest parts happen beneath the surface. In this episode of The Whole Child Advocate, Dominique McLellan, BCASE, explores the emotional toll of masking, anxiety, and exhaustion that students often carry silently every school day.

Dominique shares:

• why academic measures can miss the real struggle

• how masking erases internal distress

• how to track behavior and communicate student impact

• advocacy language that helps schools understand emotional burden

• ways to support your child at home with validation and regulation

💡 Quick Takeaway: A calm exterior doesn’t always mean there’s no struggle — focus on the impact on your child’s well-being, not just academic outcomes.

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Parent-teacher conferences are more than report card conversations — they’re powerful advocacy moments. In this episode of The Whole Child Advocate, Dominique McLellan, BCASE, shows parents how to use mid-year conferences and IEP progress meetings to review goals, adjust supports, and strengthen collaboration with educators.

You’ll learn:

• How to prepare for conferences with clarity and confidence

• What data-driven questions lead to productive conversations

• How to revisit accommodations that aren’t working

• Why follow-up documentation matters

• How to keep meetings centered on the whole child

💡 Quick Takeaway: Prepared parents shape productive meetings.

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Anxiety can quietly interfere with learning, behavior, and confidence — especially in the classroom. In this episode of The Whole Child Advocate, Dominique McLellan, BCASE, explains how anxiety shows up at school and shares practical strategies parents and educators can use to support students with compassion and clarity.

You’ll learn:

• Early signs that anxiety is impacting learning

• The difference between anxiety-driven avoidance and noncompliance

• Classroom strategies that reduce stress and support engagement

• How parents can partner with teachers without feeling like they’re overstepping

• Why emotional safety is foundational to learning

💡 Quick Takeaway: When we reduce stress, we increase learning capacity.

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