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The Most Powerful Tool You Bring to Every IEP Meeting Isn't a Binder | Parent Tip #13
Parents often wonder if they know enough to contribute during an IEP meeting. The truth is that no report or evaluation can replace the knowledge you have about your own child. In this episode, Dr. Julie Lane reminds parents that their greatest strength is the perspective they bring to the table and why their voice is essential to every educational decision.
In this episode of Voices of Empowered Parents, Julie M. Lane welcomes Dr. Cynthia Zierhut Ursu, licensed clinical psychologist and Founder and Clinical Director of Early Days Autism Center. With more than twenty years of experience in autism, early intervention, research, and inclusive education, Cynthia brings a unique perspective on what it means to create environments where children with autism and other developmental differences can genuinely belong. Together, they discuss early intervention, the role of families, what parents should look for in inclusive early childhood programs, and how educators can develop the knowledge and confidence needed to support every child. This conversation invites families and professionals to think beyond simply placing children together and toward creating communities where every child is known, supported, and included.
Early Days Autism Center (Website) (http://www.earlydaysautismcenter.com/)
Early Days Autism Center (Facebook) (https://www.facebook.com/EarlyDaysAutismCenter)
Every Child Included (Website) (http://www.everychildincluded.org/)
Every Child Included (Facebook) (https://www.facebook.com/EveryChildOrg/)
Every Child Oaks (Website) (http://www.everychildoaks.com/)
Every Child Oaks (Facebook) (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575302390187)
4 Oct 2026
Five Habits That Make Parents Stronger Advocates | Parent Tip #12
Confident advocates are not born. They grow through experience, preparation, and a commitment to learning. In this episode, Dr. Julie Lane shares five habits that help parents become stronger partners in their child's education while building positive relationships with educators and remaining focused on what matters most.
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