115 | PDA and IEPs: bridging the gap between home and school for autistic learners

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇

Dr. Tay, Jessica Hanzo, and Lisa Baskin Wright discuss:

1. navigating the IEP process
2. working with your child's school to have a shared understanding of PDA (pathological demand avoidance), a theorized profile of autism
3. proposing appropriate accommodations and support strategies for PDA learners

RESOURCES

⚡️ keep learning and purchase the course Supporting PDA Learners: Centering Connection, Autonomy and Equality in the IEP Process 

⚡️ connect with Jessica Hanzo, LMFT on Instagram @pda.project and visit her website

⚡️ connect with Lisa Basking Wright, IEP coach on Instagram @lisabaskinwright, on Facebook, and visit her website

⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approach and current services offered? visit drtaylorday.com

⚡️ join the Evolve Facebook community to participate in the episode Q+As >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism

⚡️ learn from me and submit your questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>

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*please note: PDA is a theorized profile of autism and not a clinical diagnosis. however, it has been a helpful conceptualization for many parents to learn about how their child's brain is wired. our knowledge of PDA is currently unfolding and I do my best to share up-to-date, balanced information. to learn more about PDA, please listen to episode 110