Listen "Making Connections"
Episode Synopsis
Leander ISD’s Special Programs Parent Liaison Ashley Anderson is joined by Low Incidence Disability Coordinator Lisa Robertson to discuss Special Programs resources and ways to connect with your community.
Ashley starts by asking Lisa to share a little about her backstory as a person and a professional (00:40).
Later, Ashley and Lisa have a conversation centered around:
(14:29) Ways for Families to Collaborate
(01:37) Low Incidence Disabilities
(02:34) Individualized Community Academic Program aka ICAP
(03:15) Parenting Neurodivergent Children
(06:12) Getting Support for Your Family
(7:05) Preparing for Your Admission Review and Dismissal aka ARD Meeting
(9:26) Parent Questions
(11:55) Language Around Disabilities
Resources
Collaborative Partners Question Form
Special Programs Handbook
Ashley starts by asking Lisa to share a little about her backstory as a person and a professional (00:40).
Later, Ashley and Lisa have a conversation centered around:
(14:29) Ways for Families to Collaborate
(01:37) Low Incidence Disabilities
(02:34) Individualized Community Academic Program aka ICAP
(03:15) Parenting Neurodivergent Children
(06:12) Getting Support for Your Family
(7:05) Preparing for Your Admission Review and Dismissal aka ARD Meeting
(9:26) Parent Questions
(11:55) Language Around Disabilities
Resources
Collaborative Partners Question Form
Special Programs Handbook
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