🌟 From Diagnosis to Advocacy: A 2-Week Parent Guide to Autism, Learning Disabilities, Other Health Impairments & School Support
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 15 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- 📘 SECTION TITLE 🧰 Parent & School Tools: IEP & 504 Support System✨ SECTION DESCRIPTION This section provides powerful, real-world tools to help you take action immediately in supporting your child’s educational journey. Inside this section, you’ll gain access to sample IEP (Individualized Education Program) and 504 Plan documents designed specifically for young children entering school with autism and other support needs. These tools are more than just examples — they are guides you can use to understand, prepare, and confidently participate in school meetings and planning discussions. Whether your child needs full specialized support or just accommodations, these resources will help you: Understand what schools are looking for Prepare for meetings with confidence Communicate your child’s needs clearly Advocate effectively using structured documentation 💡 Remember: When you are prepared, you are powerful.3
- 📘 SECTION 1 (WEEK 1): Understanding Your Child, Diagnosis & Early SupportThis section is your foundation 💜 In Week 1, we focus on helping you truly understand your child — beyond labels, beyond confusion, and beyond fear. You’ll gain clarity on what autism, learning disabilities, and other health impairments actually mean, and how they may show up in your child’s daily life. We will walk you step-by-step through the diagnosis process so you know what to expect, what questions to ask, and how to move forward with confidence. You’ll also learn how to access the right support services, therapies, and early interventions — without feeling overwhelmed or stuck. ✨ By the end of this section, you will: * Understand your child’s needs with greater clarity * Feel more confident navigating evaluations and diagnoses * Know what support options are available and how to access them * Begin creating a plan that supports your child’s growth and development This is where confusion turns into understanding… and understanding turns into action 💫7
- 2.1Course Video
- 2.2📚 Lesson 1: Understanding Autism, Learning Disabilities & Other Health Impairments
- 2.3Lesson 2: Getting a Diagnosis & Understanding Your Support Options Accessing Services (ABA & Beyond)
- 2.4📘 Lesson 3: (Week 1): What This Means for Your Child & Your Next Steps
- 2.5Lesson 4: 👉 Balancing Strengths & Support: Helping Your Child Thrive in School with Autism & Other Needs
- 2.6Activity: 👉 Whole Child Profile & First Action Plan
- 2.7✅ SECTION 1 QUIZ (10 Questions)10 Questions
- 🔹 Section 2 (Week 2): Behavior, School Challenges & AdvocacySection Description This section helps you manage real-life challenges at home and school—especially when your child is struggling behaviorally or academically—and teaches you how to advocate for the right supports.8
- 3.1Lesson 1: Supporting Your Child at Home (Behavior, Learning & Routines)
- 3.2Lesson 2: School Struggles, Behavior Calls & Getting the Right Support (IEP & 504)
- 3.3Lesson 3: 🎒 Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten: Supporting First-Time School Entry with Autism & Other Needs
- 3.4Lesson 4: 👉 Balancing Strengths & Support: Helping Your Child Thrive in School with Autism & Other Needs
- 3.5Activity: “Home + School Success Toolkit”
- 3.6Final Lesson: 👉 Advocating for Your Child: Speaking Up, Getting Support & Navigating the School System
- 3.7Quiz Title: Section 2 – Behavior, School & Support10 Questions
- 3.8✅ SECTION 2 QUIZ (10 Questions)10 Questions
- 📝 Final Quiz (End of Week 2)Description: A practical, confidence-building quiz to help you take action immediately. Topics Covered: Autism, learning disabilities, and OHI (including medical conditions like asthma) How to get a diagnosis and access services ABA and home strategies Managing behavior and sensory needs What to do when school keeps calling Differences between IEPs and 504 plans How to advocate for multiple types of needs1