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How to talk to kids about getting evaluated for special education

How to talk to kids about getting evaluated for special education

FromUnderstood Explains


How to talk to kids about getting evaluated for special education

FromUnderstood Explains

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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Aug 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

“Mom, why are you making me do this?” Learn what to say to your child about getting evaluated. Hear perspectives from a psychologist (host Dr. Andy Kahn), an educator (Julian Saavedra), and a parenting expert (Amanda Morin). Get big-picture advice as well as specifics, like how to address your child’s worries about getting pulled out of class and other kids noticing. This episode also tackles one of the trickiest topics: how much of the evaluation report to share with your child. 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.  Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about Understood Explains and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts.  Copyright © 2022 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. Understood is not affiliated with any pharmaceutical company.    
Released:
Aug 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (31)

There’s a lot to learn about learning and thinking differences like dyslexia and ADHD. “Understood Explains” is a podcast that unpacks one important topic each season. Season 1 covers the ins and outs of the process school districts use to evaluate kids for special education services. Host Andy Kahn is a psychologist who spent nearly 20 years evaluating kids for schools. He explains each step of the evaluation process and gives tips on how to talk with your child along the way.