Find out how to Make IEPs Neuro-Affirming and Pupil-Led (podcast#241)
Can changing a few words in an IEP change a child’s future? Speech Dude Chris Wenger shares how to reframe support plans to empower neurodivergent kids instead of pushing them to mask. Learn why connection, regulation, and self-advocacy matter more than compliance and how actually to build those skills into your child’s education plan.
What To Expect In Our Conversation
- Why IEPs often miss the mark and how to fix them
- How to replace deficit language with strength-based reframes
- Why connection and regulation need to come before learning
- How co-creating goals with kids leads to better outcomes
- The power of self-advocacy compared to compliance
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About Chris Wenger
Chris also known as Speech Dude, is a high school speech-language pathologist with more than 20 years of experience supporting autistic and neurodivergent youth. As a neurodivergent educator himself, he brings a unique perspective to his work. Chris is also an internationally recognized presenter who shares practical, affirming strategies to improve speech therapy and better support neurodiverse students.
Connect with Chris
- Website: Speech Dude | NeuroAffirm
- Facebook: Speech Dude
- YouTube: Speech Dude
- Instagram: @speechdude
- Tiktok: @speechdude
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