Students with special needs are entitled to a fair and appropriate education, commonly called FAPE. Sometimes parents idea of FAPE differ from the school district and can be met with resistance. In today's episode, we share 5 steps to take before presenting your idea to the IEP team. We also veer off topic to discuss: The importance of being age appropriate with our special needs teens & adults Peers and cultivating friendships (for more on this topic listen to episode #06) Use the show notes or www.lomah.org/podcast/34 to schedule: A consultation with Annette Book Matteo at a public speaking event The link to Matteo's website with his poetry, art, and weekly videos.