Bonus episode: What I wish I’d known sooner about evaluations for special education

Parents, teachers, and psychologists all have something they wish they’d known sooner about the evaluation process. This bonus episode offers tips from parents who have been through the evaluation process at least once — and experts who have been through it hundreds of times. 

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood. 

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Related resources

• How to talk to your child about getting evaluated
• What to say if your child is nervous about getting evaluated for special education
• What to do if your child says “I’m dumb”

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