Special Education Advocacy with Ashley Barlow

Oct 29 2024 206 ep. 34 mins 7
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Welcome to Ashley Barlow Co. podcast!  This business has been in my heart for so many years, and I so excited to share it with you.  In these podcasts we’ll discuss all things special education – from eligibility to implementation of the IEP.  We’ll talk about basic concepts and dive deeper into specific topics.  We’ll talk about self-care for caregivers and professionals that support children on IEPs.  We’ll discuss best practices, behavior, therapies, and more!

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Supporting Complex Interfering Behaviors With Dr. Rachel Schwartz

Oct 29 2024 37 mins  
We wrap up our 200th episode celebration today with one of your favorite repeat guests, Dr. Rachel Schwartz, and man did we ever have fun! Dr. Rachel and I set out with a loose idea of discussion topics, but what you really get in this episode is a discussion between someone who supports IEP teams in supporting students' behavior and an advocate who sees the trends when things go s

Reckoning with IQ testing with author and mother, Pepper Stettler

Oct 22 2024 46 mins  
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A Student's Success Story with Mandi Jamison

Oct 15 2024 31 mins  
As we wrap up this 200th celebration In this inspiring episode, I sit down with my friend Mandi Jamison, whose daughter, Clara, has defied expectations. Clara, who has Down syndrome, was a varsity cheerleader and is now pursuing her dreams as a model. Mandi shares her journey as a dedicated advocate, working tirelessly to secure Clara's inclusion in extracurricular activities, acad

Navigating PDA and More with Our Fave, Dr. Taylor Day

Oct 08 2024 47 mins  
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What To Ask Your School and How with Special Education Assessment Reports with April Rehrig

Oct 01 2024 29 mins  
As we continue to celebrate our 200th episode, we welcome school-psych-turned-advocate, April Rehrig to the pod this week! April's been on the pod twice before, and you all have loved her. I think that's because she's a) so incredibly knowledgeable and b) really good at explaining hard stuff. Because April's a school psych, she's really good at special education eligibility and rea

Beyond the Basics of Potty Training with Molly Johnson

Sep 24 2024 39 mins  
Whenever we have a potty training expert come to our local Down syndrome association, spots fill up instantly. That's one of the reasons I was so drawn to Molly Johnson's account on IG years ago. The other reason: She's just amazing! We hosted Molly back in Episode 136, and her episode was so popular that we invited her back to go Beyond the Basics in potty training! Molly makes th

200th Episode Celebration

Sep 17 2024 65 mins  
It's time to celebrate—200 episodes of Special Education Advocacy with Ashley Barlow! In this special milestone episode, I’m answering YOUR questions! You all made me think, reflect, and grow, and I couldn’t be more grateful. 💙 Thank you to each and every one of you for tuning in, sharing your stories, and being such loyal listeners. It’s been an incredible journey, and

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Sep 10 2024 41 mins  
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 a

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Sep 03 2024 55 mins  
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Preparing to Meet Your Attorney to Advocate for the First Time

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