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314: Don’t Be “That Parent:” How to Advocate Effectively & Compassionately, with Scotti Weintraub

314: Don’t Be “That Parent:” How to Advocate Effectively & Compassionately, with Scotti Weintraub

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Walking into school meetings can feel like navigating a minefield while carrying the weight of your child’s future.

You're not alone — and in this episode, I sit down with education advocate and parent coach Scotti Weintraub to unpack how to have better, calmer, more productive conversations with your child’s teacher, especially when things are hard. We dig into the reality that most teachers aren’t trained in neurodivergence, and how parents can advocate without alienating and burning bridges. From leading with curiosity to asking, “Can I share this with you?,” instead of handing over a stack of articles, this conversation is packed with strategies for fostering mutual respect, trust, and teamwork.

If you’ve ever dreaded that parent-teacher conference or IEP meeting, this episode is your roadmap to more effective and empowering communication.

Tune in now to learn how to build the kind of teacher partnerships that actually help your neurodivergent child thrive.

You can find additional resources at parentingadhdandautism.com and Regulated Kids.com — because it’s not just about the struggles, it’s about progress, one step at a time.

Show notes and more resources at parentingadhdandautism.com/314.

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