The ABA Speech Podcast - Easy Strategies For Parents and Professionals #233: Navigating Both Sides of The IEP Table with Ryan Hogan
Jun 17, 2025
Ryan Hogan, a school psychologist from Fort Worth, Texas, and creator of the popular meme account @worldsokayestschoolpsych, brings unique insights to the conversation. He shares his experience navigating the IEP process both as a professional and a parent of a child with autism. Humor and empathy are key themes as he addresses the importance of protecting your online space while advocating for children with special needs. He emphasizes compassion in IEP meetings and the transformative impact of personal experience on professional practice.
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Ryan's Unplanned Career Path
- Ryan Hogan's path to becoming a school psychologist was unplanned and included a brief stint as a milieu therapist.
- He found school psychology appealing for its focus on children and summers off, despite initial uncertainties.
Protect Your Peace Online
- Protect your peace on social media by deleting negative comments and blocking troublemakers.
- Respond thoughtfully only to genuine questions or concerns to maintain a positive online environment.
Parenting a Child with Autism
- Ryan's son, diagnosed with profound autism, attends a life skills program and is highly independent and artistic.
- Ryan balances his professional expertise with the challenges and emotions of parenting a child with special needs.