Understood Explains

There are 13 disability categories listed in a federal law called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA. And to get an IEP, or Individualized Education Program, your child will need...

18 Huhti 202413min

Kids don’t just get an IEP all of a sudden.Schools have an evaluation process to decide if a child qualifies for special education services. This includes getting an IEP.  On this episode of Understoo...

11 Huhti 202410min

If someone says something that makes special education sound bad or negative, chances are it’s just not true.  There are a lot of myths about IEPs, or Individualized Education Programs. And these inco...

4 Huhti 20249min

The terms IEP and 504 plan may come up a lot when you’re looking into special education for your child. These school supports do some of the same things, but one can provide more services and the othe...

28 Maalis 202413min

If your child has been struggling in school, you might be wondering if they need special education. And once you start exploring special education, you’re going to run into the term IEP, which stands ...

21 Maalis 202413min

Does your child need special education? How can you make the most of this school support? Listen to the trailer for Understood Explains IEPs, which covers the ins and outs of individualized education ...

8 Helmi 20241min

This bonus episode of Understood Explains shares personal stories about getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. For example, hear from a woman who waited years to see a specialist after her main doct...

29 Maalis 202315min

Doubting your ADHD diagnosis? Do you still think you have ADHD even after your doctor said you don’t? Or maybe you got formally diagnosed but aren’t sure you really have ADHD?  Concerns about ADHD mis...

29 Maalis 202310min