Tag: related services

What counts as a “related service” in an IEP — and how do you know if your child is getting the right support? In this episode, Dr. Sarah Pelangka, special education advocate and owner of KnowIEPs, breaks down services like speech therapy, OT, 1:1 aides, AAC, counseling, and more. She explains how these supports are determined ...

Related services like assistive technology, therapies, parent training, nursing services, vision services, 1:1 aide support, and more help students meet their IEP goals, make progress in the general education curriculum, and participate in school activities alongside peers with and without disabilities. But they often come with a lot of questions: how do we know which ...

When it comes to related services, a question many parents find themselves asking is, ‘How do I know if my child actually NEEDS related services?’ According to special education advocate Dr. Sarah Pelangka: “It’s really a matter of knowing and understanding your child and what you know can benefit your child. Like, ‘Hey, my child …

Does your child participate in a counseling or social skills group at school? Maybe they have a speech therapist they work with once a week? Or perhaps they have a 1:1 aide in the classroom? These are called related services in an IEP — services and specialized supports that a child needs to meet their …