Where Do IEP Teams Start With Behaviors with Dr. Annie McLaughlin

Special Education Advocacy with Ashley Barlow

Nobody has time for complicated, convoluted conversations about behavior supports at schools. When students struggle with behaviors, all members of IEP teams are left feeling frustrated, concerned, and exhausted. IEP teams need no-nonsense, effective, and efficient help supporting their students behaviorally, and the good news is that Dr. Annie McLaughlin is in this world. When I asked Dr. Annie where IEP teams should start with Behavior Supports, she said, "Believing that the child is trying to tell you something." Woah! What if we all started with mindset and communication? What if we all assumed positive intention from the child? What if we all looked for the need? Dr. Annie is the real deal, and in this episode she and I talk through behavior supports, collaboration amongst school teams, advocacy supports, and so much more! If you like Dr. Annie's episode, be sure to check out Episode 127 when I you first met her on our little pod!!!

Find Dr. Annie:

Dr. Annie is a full time educational consultant in Maryland where she helps families navigate the IEP process as well as train school systems on best practices in Special Education and behavior analysis. She began her career as a special education teacher and behavior analyst in clinics and schools before transitioning full time to consulting and advocacy. She has three elementary and middle school aged children and enjoys gardening with them.

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