Neurodiversity-Affirming IEPs: Moving Beyond Compliance with Breea Rosas

Season 4, Episode 434, Jun 03, 11:00 AM

What does it really mean to be neurodiversity-affirming? Breea Rosas, licensed educational psychologist and founder of the Neurodiversity Affirming School Psychologist Group, joins Wendy Taylor to unpack how schools, families, and IEP teams can shift from a deficit-based lens to an affirming, strength-centered approach. From actionable language swaps to rethinking token boards and goal-writing, this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to do better—for real.

Top 3 Takeaways:

Language is the First Shift: Changing “non-compliant” to “self-directed” transforms perceptions—and outcomes.
Parent Power is Real: Input statements and pre-meeting advocacy can reframe the entire IEP experience.
Affirming ≠ Ignoring Needs: Reframing challenges as “support needs” aligns goals with neurotype, not pathology.

Connect with Breea Rosas:
Instagram: @NDaffirming_SP
Website: Neurodiversity Affirming SP Resources

Connect with Wendy Taylor:
Instagram: @learningessentials
LinkedIn: Wendy Taylor
Facebook: Learning Essentials
Website: LearningEssentialsEDU.com
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