Standard back-to-school lists are built for a typical student and if you're raising a neurodivergent child, they leave out most of what actually gets your kid through the day. In this episode, Genie breaks down the sensory, adaptive, and academic tools that belong on your list, what schools are legally required to provide under IDEA […]
Are you worried your child might forget crucial academic skills during the summer break? Wondering how to keep them engaged, confident, and ready for the new school year — without turning your home into a classroom? In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, Pam Roggeman, Dean of the College of Education at the University of […]
Did your child's IEP team say no to Extended School Year (ESY) services this summer — or was the “assistive tech” box never checked at all? In this episode, The Parenting Cipher breaks down why an ESY denial isn't the end of the conversation, how to recognize if your child needs assistive technology, and […]
Is your child missing out on vital assistive technology now that school is out for the summer — or was the “assistive tech” box never checked at all? In this episode, The Parenting Cipher breaks down what assistive technology really means, how to recognize if your child needs it, and the concrete steps you can […]
Are you planning a summer adventure to an amusement park but worried about how to make the experience accessible and enjoyable for your child with disabilities? This episode dives deep into the essential tools, systems, and mindsets families need to know before heading out for summer fun—so you can spend more time making memories and […]
Are you feeling burnout from always putting your child and family first, and wondering how you can start caring for yourself—without guilt? In this bonus episode of The Parenting Cipher, "For you, not your child," is joined by Dr. from the award-winning Be Well Sis podcast. Together, they get real about the invisible load caregivers […]
Are you struggling to keep your child motivated with homework as the school year winds down, wondering why it suddenly feels so much harder for everyone? In this episode of The Parenting Cipher, revisits the topic of homework originally recorded at the energetic start of the school year to address why homework becomes a battleground […]
Is your child doing okay all year and then suddenly falling apart when spring hits? If you have a child with autism or an anxiety diagnosis, this might sound familiar: the school year is almost over, and somehow that’s when everything gets harder. More meltdowns. More school refusal. More tears at drop-off. You’ve tried the […]
