Are you a parent to an autistic child, a child with ADHD, or a child with a disability? If so, this show is for you. Learn everything you need to know about IEPs, from an IEP expert, and go into your next IEP meeting empowered with the knowledge needed to better navigate the system. This episode with help you ensure your child has access to the support and accommodations needed for them to succeed in their educational journey. \nGuest Bio: \nShelley Kenow is a wife of 30 years, a mom for 22 years, a trained human to a Chihuahua for 13 years, a special educator for 30-plus years, author, Education Consultant, and live streamer for #nolimits and Friday with Fran, provider of professional development for school districts, and Master IEP Coach\xae. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is to prepare an individual child for further education, employment, and independent living...whatever that looks like for each individual.\xa0Shelley believes we know who we are, but not who we will be. These are the two driving factors in her approach to working with families and schools.\xa0\nConnect with Shelley Kenow:\nAll of Shelley's information is found atshelleykenow.com\nHost Bio:\nRob Gorski\xa0is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys as well as Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, digital marketer, social media influencer, and respected public figure for well over a decade.\nConnect with Rob Gorski:\nOfficial Podcast Homepage\nOfficial Blog\nPodcast Discussion\nAutism Parenting Support Forum\nMentioned in this episode:\nJust two Dads Podcast\nShawn Francis and Brian Altounian host "Just two Dads." A weekly conversation with two dads about raising children with special needs. Listen, every Wednesday at 12PM PST. Find them on Facebook and anywhere you get your podcasts. \nJust two Dads Podcast\nHappy Ladders\nHappy Ladders is Parent-Led Early Autism Therapy that empowers you, the parent, to teach your toddler essential developmental skills through play. Studies have shown that the parent-led model is highly effective while eliminating frustration over long wait lists, or the worry about losing precious developmental time. All without the disruption of people coming into your home\n\nHappy Ladders includes activities that target 150+ essential developmental skills every toddler needs as well as assessments in 4 different developmental areas. There\u2019s also an exclusive community of parents just like you, and professional coaching to ensure success for both you and your toddler.\n\nTo learn more, get a free trial, and take advantage of an exclusive, limited-time offer for my listeners, visit happyladders.com. Use the code "theautismdad" at checkout to save 50% off the monthly membership. Plus get a free one-on-one session as well as access to the Tantrums and Meltdowns mini-course. This is a limited-time offer so act now.\nVisit Happy Ladders\n \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices