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EP241: How to Make IEPs Neuro-Affirming and Student-Led with Chris Wenger
Wednesday, 19 November, 2025
Can changing a few words in an IEP change a child’s future? Speech Dude Chris Wenger shares how to reframe support plans to empower neurodivergent kids instead of pushing them to mask. Learn why connection, regulation, and self-advocacy matter more than compliance and how actually to build those skills into your child’s education plan.What to expect in this episode:Why IEPs often miss the mark and how to fix themHow to replace deficit language with strength-based reframesWhy connection and regulation need to come before learningHow co-creating goals with kids leads to better outcomesThe power of self-advocacy compared to complianceAbout Chris WengerChris also known as Speech Dude, is a high school speech-language pathologist with more than 20 years of experience supporting autistic and neurodivergent youth. As a neurodivergent educator himself, he brings a unique perspective to his work. Chris is also an internationally recognized presenter who shares practical, affirming strategies to improve speech therapy and better support neurodiverse students.Connect with ChrisWebsite: Speech Dude | NeuroAffirm Facebook: Speech DudeYouTube: Speech DudeInstagram: @speechdudeTiktok: @speechdudeX: @speechdude)Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools for Parents at https://impactparents.com/podcastgift Read the full blog here:https://impactparents.com/how-to-make-ieps-neuro-affirming-and-student-ledConnect with Impact Parents:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparentsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParentsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparentsSponsors"Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out" – A New ADHD InterventionDo you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com
