EP15: Differences between 504 and IEP plans, getting the school on board with treatment, building social skills & more

Dr. E is joined once again by SMart Center Lead Clinician Jennifer Brittingham to discuss the differences between 504 and IEP plans, ways to get your child’s school staff on board with treatment, how to make progress without a formal 504 or IEP plan, and more. This episode is the perfect primer for the new school year ahead.  

Topics: 

(2:46) The difference between IEPs and 504s 

(11:03) You can make progress without a formal 504 or IEP 

(17:29) 504 vs IEP: When’s a good time for each.    

(31:26) Ways to get the school on board with treatment  

(35:49) School isn't all about academics. It's about building social skills, too. 

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Learn more about the host, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum 

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Listen to other episodes of Unspoken Words here. 

Additional Back to School Resources:

• PODCAST EPISODE: Ep5: Back to School
• PODCAST EPISODE: Ep9: Importance of School-based accommodations and interventions
• BOOK: Summer Vacation & Back-to-School Guide (download eBook)
• BOOK:Easing School Jitters for the Selectively Mute Child (download eBook)

This podcast was produced by New Edition Consulting 

For all podcast inquiries please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org