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Listen "What You Should Know About Middle School with Vickie Vila"
Episode Synopsis
Parenting through the middle school years is a wild ride—and even more so when you’re raising a child with special needs.
In this open and deeply honest episode, Vickie Vila shares her family’s journey as her son Nino navigated middle school during COVID, while managing speech delays, behavior challenges, and the impact of
puberty.
From general ed classrooms to behavior intervention plans, Vickie gives a real-world look at what worked, what surprised her, and what she wishes she had known going in.
You’ll hear about:
The power of visual supports and scaffolding
How puberty + social inexperience can throw you for a loop
The importance of routines, independence, and respectful communication
The role of community inclusion, peer support, and positive school relationships
Why typical and special needs parents need each other
Whether you’re a parent of a child with disabilities, a parent of a typical child, or an educator, this conversation brings both practical advice and heartfelt wisdom.
Vickie reminds us that every child benefits from strong routines, community inclusion, and confidence-building experiences—and that
we're all doing our best.
“United we stand.” Tune in for real talk, shared laughs, and an invitation to grow the village—together.
In this open and deeply honest episode, Vickie Vila shares her family’s journey as her son Nino navigated middle school during COVID, while managing speech delays, behavior challenges, and the impact of
puberty.
From general ed classrooms to behavior intervention plans, Vickie gives a real-world look at what worked, what surprised her, and what she wishes she had known going in.
You’ll hear about:
The power of visual supports and scaffolding
How puberty + social inexperience can throw you for a loop
The importance of routines, independence, and respectful communication
The role of community inclusion, peer support, and positive school relationships
Why typical and special needs parents need each other
Whether you’re a parent of a child with disabilities, a parent of a typical child, or an educator, this conversation brings both practical advice and heartfelt wisdom.
Vickie reminds us that every child benefits from strong routines, community inclusion, and confidence-building experiences—and that
we're all doing our best.
“United we stand.” Tune in for real talk, shared laughs, and an invitation to grow the village—together.
In God we trust