260. The Most Important Page in the IEP (That Many Parents Forget to Use)

Not Your Average Autism Mom · Mar 5, 2026 · 47m

In this episode of the Not Your Average Autism Mom podcast, Shannon Urquiola dives deep into one of the most overlooked — yet powerful — tools in special education: the Parent Input Statement.

If you’ve ever walked into an IEP meeting feeling unprepared, intimidated, or unsure what to say, this episode is for you.

Shannon breaks down:

• What the Parent Input Statement actually is

• Why it legally matters

• What should (and should not) be included

• How to write about academics, behavior, communication, sensory needs, executive functioning, social skills, anxiety, and transition planning

• Why…