The Advocate SLP

UNFILTERED IEPS

Kids EN ↓ 28 episodes

Welcome to Unfiltered IEPs—where parents and professionals can speak freely about their own IEP experiences, both the little victories and major frustrations. I want you to hear the unfiltered version of what it’s really like to be on the other side of the table. This podcast is for anyone on an IEP team, from parents to teachers, SLPs to OTs , advocates to administrators, I'm want to hear from everyone what it is really like to be in their role- the unfiltered version. Because now more than ever, these are the conversations we need to be having.

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The Advocate SLP

Episodes

Ep 3: What School Occupational Therapists Want You to Know with Gail Enriquez OTR 23.07.2025 57:05

In this episode of Unfiltered IEPs, host Colleen speaks with occupational therapist Gail Enriquez about her journey in the field, the role of occupational therapy in early intervention and school settings, and the importance of parent advocacy in the IEP process. They discuss the challenges faced by therapists, the differences between 504 plans and IEPs, and the need for collaboration among educat...

Ep 2: Advocating for Neurodiversity Affirming IEPS- How Christina Beta, MA-SLP Played The Long Game 16.07.2025 1:03:14

In this episode, Colleen is joined by Christina Beta, MA-SLP, a neurodiversity affirming SLP with over 24 years of experience in a public school for students who need a high level of behavioral support. They discuss the realities of school SLP workload, the barriers to effective IEP meetings that she has experienced and playing the long game when it comes to advocating for systemic and cultural ch...

Ep 1: Welcome to the Unfiltered IEPs Podcast with The Advocate SLP 16.07.2025 24:58

In this episode, you'll get to know your host, Colleen and more about why she created the Unfiltered IEPs Podcast. She discusses her career journey, what inspired her to leave public schools and start her private practice that offers special education advocacy services, a taste of the topics she will cover in future episodes and why she thinks honest conversations are so crucial at a time when...