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Welcome to Starting with IEP! I am Flor De Amelia, an Autism Mom, BCBA, IEP Coach, and SpEd Teacher. I deeply understand the IEP journey, having navigated it for my daughter for 16 years. This podcast goes beyond paperwork to demystify the process and help you confidently advocate for your child's long-term success. We feature honest conversations with parents, young adults, and insightful professionals, ensuring you feel prepared, empowered, and never alone. My mission is to help families find clarity, build confidence, and ensure their child's voice is truly heard.IEP COACHING & FREE RESOURCES!IEP Coaching with Flor de Amelia: tinyurl.com/FlorIEPCoachFree Parent's Starter Toolkit: tinyurl.com/FlorIEPStarter Free Parent's Checklist to Meaningful IEP Goals: tinyurl.com/FlorSMARTGoals Free Parent's Guide to Giving Effective IEP Feedback: tinyurl.com/FlorIEPFeedbackLet's Connect!Turn IEP stress into confidence. I share useful resources every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday across a
Flor De Amelia Hoffman hosts Starting With IEP, a education show with 33 episodes published.
Have you ever walked out of an IEP meeting feeling overwhelmed, confused, or like decisions were already made without you? That feeling is more common than you think, and it does not mean you have to accept it. In Episod
Have you ever sat in an IEP meeting feeling confused, overwhelmed, or unsure if you can speak up? You are not alone, and more importantly, you are not powerless. In this episode 31 of Starting with IEP, Flor de Amelia is
ESY services and one-to-one support are some of the most misunderstood parts of the IEP process. Many families are told their child “needs” these services, only to realize that decisions are not always clearly explained
IEPs are meant to support students, but many families are told their plan is “too long,” “too detailed,” or “too complicated.” In Episode 29, we continue the conversation with Michael Plummer to unpack why that mindset c
Transition IEPs are one of the most critical parts of special education, yet they are often treated like a formality instead of a roadmap to adulthood. When transition planning is vague, delayed, or reduced to a single p
IEP eligibility is one of the most misunderstood parts of special education. Many families walk into their first evaluation meeting believing that a medical diagnosis automatically guarantees an IEP, only to discover tha
IEP meetings can shape a family’s entire educational journey, yet many parents leave feeling unheard, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the decisions being made. In Episode 26, we continue the conversation with Michael Plu
Grade retention is one of the most complex and emotional decisions in special education. Families often feel torn between academic data, emotional readiness, and school recommendations, without fully understanding how IE
Occupational therapy is one of the most misunderstood services in special education. Families are often told their child “doesn’t qualify” for school-based OT while simultaneously paying for private OT multiple times a w
Present levels of performance are one of the most important parts of an IEP, yet they are often vague, outdated, or disconnected from real data. When present levels are weak, goals stop being individualized and progress
Baseline data is one of the most important parts of an IEP, yet it’s often rushed, vague, or poorly explained. Without it, progress becomes subjective, goals can be recycled, and parents lose real leverage in advocating
Early intervention does not feel loud or urgent in the beginning. It often feels quiet, slow, and filled with doubt. Families start to wonder whether anything is actually happening, whether progress should look different
Early intervention doesn’t begin with a school meeting or an IEP document. It begins in the quiet moments when something feels off and you are deciding whether to trust your instincts or wait it out. That decision carrie
IEP meetings don’t just test your knowledge of special education, they test your emotional endurance. The self-doubt, the second-guessing, the feeling that everyone else knows something you don’t, it can be isolating in
Receiving a diagnosis can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you. The fear, the grief, the questions, and the pressure to “do the right thing” all arrive at once. I know this feeling deeply. In Episode 18, I’m spea
Planning for adulthood started early for me, long before Aliyah reached her teenage years. I realized quickly that her adulthood was going to look very different from other kids, and if I wanted her to have the best poss
Planning for adulthood started early for me, long before Aliyah reached her teenage years. I realized quickly that her adulthood was going to look very different from other kids, and if I wanted her to have the best poss
Guest: Solo episode with Flor De Amelia, Special Needs Mom, Advocate, and Host of Starting With IEP IEPs don’t only determine services, minutes, or goals. They influence the way our children connect with the world, the o
Guest: Solo episode with Flor De Amelia — Special Needs Mom, Advocate, and Host of Starting With IEP IEPs don’t just shape a child’s education, they shape entire families. In this solo episode, I open up about the weight
Guest: Dr. Carey Heller — Licensed Psychologist, Certified ADHD Professional, Executive Functioning Coach Psychological evaluations can feel overwhelming—pages of scores, terms you’ve never seen, and recommendations that
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