Advocacy and IEPs: Diving Deeper into What True Advocacy Is with Colleen Ashford MS, CCC-SLP
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Advocacy and IEPs: Diving Deeper into What True Advocacy Is with Colleen Ashford MS, CCC-SLP

Guest: Colleen Ashford MS, CCC-SLP

Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/advocacy-and-ieps

In this episode, Erin and Colleen discuss the depth of advocacy surrounding IEPs, EI, and the impact of recent policy changes. This vulnerable discussion touches on what it means to advocate for our families in the school setting and beyond. Colleen discusses the effects of variety in policy and laws state by state, and the importance of seeking resources and support to help you support your families. They also discuss how SLPs can tailor their services in private practice and resources to support you in this process. If you are ready to explore and expand your value and advocacy as an SLP, this episode is for you.

Here is the link of an organization Colleen would recommend donating to:

https://www.ilrc.org/donate-now

They are the same one that created these Family Preparedness Plan Packets that can be given to families:

https://www.ilrc.org/resources/step-step-family-preparedness-plan

Colleen's Courses (Colleen is an affiliate)

The Collaborative IEP with Ashley Barlow (two complimentary courses):

https://thecollaborativeiep.spiffy.co/a/0KLCN2r0pE/4345

https://thecollaborativeiep.spiffy.co/a/lkgsG1az5P/4345

YourSLPDaj's SIDE BIZ SLP Course (Colleen is an affiliate) -

https://ashford--cotreatcorner.thrivecart.com/sidebizslp/

If people want to hear The Unfiltered IEPs Podcast they can subscribe here to find out when new episodes are released!

https://theadvocateslp.myflodesk.com/dqt0sp358u


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