individualized education plans

A productive IEP meeting tracks my son’s amazing progress in school

Last week, I sat down with the folks who assisted my 6-year-old son, Cayden, during this past school year. The team included a learning support teacher, his kindergarten teacher, and his three therapists — an occupational therapist, physical therapist, and speech therapist. The purpose of the meeting…

Reaching a Milestone as We Prepare for Kindergarten

Soon, I will attend a meeting to discuss transitioning my 4-year-old son, Cayden, to elementary school during the next school year. I’m both nervous and excited about the meeting and the transition. I knew this day would come, but it feels as if it snuck up on us faster than…

What’s an IEP, and How Can It Help Children with Pompe Disease?

Children with Pompe disease, like other children with special needs, may benefit from an individualized education plan (IEP; also called an individualized education program). What is an IEP? An IEP, authorized under the federal “Individuals with Disabilities Education Act,” is a plan or program intended to…