💬 “Even as a special ed coordinator, I still struggled to get support as a parent. It's a totally different game.”If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed navigating 504s, IEPs, or long waitlists for evaluations—you’re not alone. 👩‍👧‍👦 Megan Surso is a mom of three and a special education expert. She joined us on the Launch Family Podcast to talk about the real-life challenges families face—from hidden disabilities like selective mutism to long waits for ADHD evaluations.🧠 What helps? 🔹 Visual schedules that actually work (even if they need a Minecraft theme 😉) 🔹 Taking notes on everyday routines—home insights matter at school 🔹 Asking teachers questions, not just making statements 🔹 Talking to kids about their diagnosis and celebrating their superpowers💡 “There’s no such thing as ‘normal’—just the journey your child is on.”🎧 Listen now for practical tips, mindset shifts, and encouragement for every parent trying to advocate with confidence and love.#ParentAdvocate #IEPJourney #504PlanSupport #ADHDParenting #SelectiveMutismAwareness #SpecialEducationMom #ParentingNeurodiverseKids #LaunchFamilyPodcast #ModernParenting #ParentingSupport #GraceNotGuilt #AskEmmie #AdvocateWithLove #EmmieKnows #NeurodivergentSupport #ParentingWins–🌐 Visit Our Websitehttps://www.LaunchFamily.com📱 Follow Us on SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/launchfamily/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@launchfamilyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/launchfamily/🧠 Take Our Parenting Style QuizDiscover your unique approach to parenting: https://form.typeform.com/to/LKvaqLSV