A Peaceful Path
A Peaceful Path
Podcast Description
A Peaceful Path is a podcast focused on special education legal advocacy for families with children that have special needs. The show aims to provide valuable information and resources to help parents navigate the complex world of special education rights and services.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast delves into topics related to special education laws, advocacy strategies, and parental rights, featuring episodes that address personal journeys like Michelle Becker's, challenges in navigating the education system, and case studies showcasing common legal scenarios faced by families.
A Peaceful Path is a podcast focused on special education legal advocacy for families with children that have special needs. The show aims to provide valuable information and resources to help parents navigate the complex world of special education rights and services.
Episode Summary
In this episode of A Peaceful Path, special education attorney Michelle Becker explores how mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and school avoidance, are addressed—or overlooked—within the public school system. She breaks down what emotional disturbance (also called emotional disability) eligibility under IDEA really means, how it is assessed, and the legal and educational rights of parents when schools fail to provide appropriate services.
Michelle also highlights the critical difference between private counseling and educationally related mental health services (ERMHS) provided through schools, emphasizing how parents can advocate effectively to ensure their child receives the support they need.
Key Timestamps
00:55 – Defining Emotional Disturbance Under IDEA
03:45 – The Impact of COVID on Student Mental Health
06:22 – The Evaluation Process and Levels of School-Based Mental Health Services
10:48 – Why Private Therapy Is Not a Substitute for School-Based Mental Health Services
13:10 – Practical Accommodations for Students with Anxiety and School Avoidance
15:55 – Parental Concerns About Emotional Disturbance Labels
17:40 – What Parents Can Do If Schools Deny Services
About the Show:
A Peaceful Path is the podcast that empowers parents of children with special needs to navigate the special education system with clarity, courage, and legal insight. Hosted by Michelle Becker, a Los Angeles–based special education attorney, the show covers practical guidance on IEPs, 504 plans, assessments, disputes, and more.
Learn More:
Visit michellebeckerlaw.com to schedule a consultation or explore more resources for special education legal advocacy.
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