Your Child Doesn't Qualify for Services? Do This Instead

In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, Dana sits down with attorney and licensed clinical mental health clinician Paula Yost to break down exactly why these meetings feel so difficult and what you can do to change that. *****Join my FREE Webinar & learn EXACTLY how to naturally REDUCE ADHD symptoms! 👉https://bit.ly/437HECr 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 📘 Connect with Paula Yost ➡️ Website: https://paulayost.com ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulajyostauthor ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulayostauthor KEY TAKEAWAYS ⏱️ Timecodes ⏱️ [00:01] Why parents often leave school meetings feeling unheard [04:34] The real reason IEP meetings feel so difficult [06:08] The mismatch between parent and school goals [06:47] What FAPE means and why it matters [07:17] Key difference between IEP and 504 [09:13] Why IEPs matter long-term for your child [10:20] High IQ masking ADHD struggles [13:00] Signs your child isn’t properly supported [16:18] Common mistakes parents make in meetings [19:36] What to say when you’re not being heard [21:11] What to do if your child doesn’t qualify [24:13] Why after-school crashes matter [26:39] 3 things to prepare before a meeting [27:47] Emotional reality of advocacy [29:31] You always have the right to another meeting Paula brings a rare and deeply valuable perspective, combining legal expertise with real-life experience as a mom navigating the system herself. She is the author of Tumbleweeds: How to Be an Advocate for Your Children and Yourself in a Failing System. You’ll learn the critical differences between IEPs and 504 plans (and why many children with ADHD are often placed in the wrong one), how to recognize when your child isn’t truly being supported (even if their grades look “fine”), and what to say in the moment when you feel dismissed or unheard. 🔗Link mentioned in the episode: Paula’s Website - https://paulayost.com Paula’s book, Tumbleweeds - https://amzn.to/3O2ej9y ★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ★☆★ Apple - https://apple.co/3LGJdhj Spotify- https://spoti.fi/3jY7Klt Google - https://bit.ly/google-soaring-child ★☆★ ABOUT ADHD Thrive Institute ★☆★ ADHD Thrive Institute is dedicated to helping families impacted by ADHD with all natural strategies. ★☆★ WORK WITH US ★☆★ Are you a parent with a child who has ADHD? Then chances are you’ve got some big goals to achieve to gain control over your child’s symptoms. ✔️ You want to help your child. ✔️ You want a calmer household. ✔️ You want to feel less stressed and more in control and to start enjoying your child again. 🗓️Then book a free call to chat with one of our expert coaches → https://bit.ly/3iPknCA 📩 Sign up for our newsletter → https://bit.ly/48HzkKL 🕒 Watch our 15 mins ADHD Fast Class → https://bit.ly/3GE3cLX ★☆★ FOLLOW US ★☆★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdhdAnxietyParentSupport Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com #adhdnaturaltreatments #adhdthriveinstitute #DanaKay I am not a medical doctor and this video is based on my experience. No information in this video should be relied upon to make a medical diagnosis, treat, prevent or cure any disease or medical condition.