Listen to the trailer for Season 1 of Understood Explains, which covers the ins and outs of the process school districts use to evaluate kids for special education. Host Dr. Andy Kahn is a psychologist who spent nearly 20 years evaluating kids for schools. He explains each step of the process and gives tips on how to talk with your child along the way.

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Is your child struggling in school? Are you wondering what supports might help? This episode explains the basics of how schools evaluate kids for special education. Host Andy Kahn is a psychologist. He talks with educator Julian Saavedra about looking for kids’ strengths as well as their weaknesses. Andy also trades tips with parenting expert Amanda Morin on what to say to your child along the way.

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.

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Related resources

• What is an evaluation for special education?
• 6 benefits of having your child evaluated
• Different terms you may hear for evaluations
• Parent training centers: A free resource in your state

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give

How do schools decide if a child needs an evaluation? And what role do families play? Host Dr. Andy Kahn explains common reasons to evaluate now — or to wait. Educator Julian Saavedra addresses special education myths that can affect what families decide to do. And parenting expert Amanda Morin offers tips on how to talk to kids about next steps.

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at podcast@understood.org.

Related resources

• Deciding on an evaluation
• Are your child’s struggles serious enough for an evaluation?
• What is response to intervention (RTI)?
• 10 special education myths you may hear

Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give