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Understanding the results of a special education evaluation

Understanding the results of a special education evaluation

FromUnderstood Explains


Understanding the results of a special education evaluation

FromUnderstood Explains

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

Description

The first time you look at your child’s evaluation report, you might be overwhelmed. What do all of those numbers mean? And are some numbers more important than others? Host Dr. Andy Kahn unpacks this topic with Harvard psychologist Dr. Ellen Braaten, who co-wrote Straight Talk About Psychological Testing for Kids. Get tips on how to make sense of the results. And hear from parenting expert Amanda Morin on how to share the evaluation findings 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.