UNFILTERED IEPS

Welcome to Unfiltered IEPs—where parents and professionals can speak freely about their own IEP experiences, both the little victories and major frustrations. I want you to hear the unfiltered version of what it’s really like to be on the other side of the table. This podcast is for anyone on an IEP team, from parents to teachers, SLPs to OTs , advocates to administrators, I'm want to hear from everyone what it is really like to be in their role- the unfiltered version. Because now more than ever, these are the conversations we need to be having.

UNFILTERED IEPS is a kids podcast hosted by The Advocate SLP, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Advocate SLP hosts UNFILTERED IEPS, a kids show with 28 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  UNFILTERED IEPS

  S2 E12: Let Them In on the Plan; Colleen's Request To Tell Young People About Their Disabilities and Their IEPs

  May 20, 202622 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Colleen Ashford goes solo to talk about one of the most underutilized tools in a child's IEP journey; their own self-knowledge. Colleen makes the case that when learners actually understand their diagnosis, can talk about their IEP goals, and know what their accommodations and services are for, something shifts. Their self-concept gets stronger. Their ability to advocate for themselves grows. And it compounds over time in ways that show up in middle school, high school, college, and beyond.</p><p><br></p><p>Colleen digs into why there is no "right age" to start these conversations...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #11

  S2 E11: The Relatable School Psych on Autism Eligibility, Parent-Friendly Reports, and Building Trust in the Evaluation Process

  Apr 29, 202657 minS2

  <p>In this episode, Colleen Ashford talks with Amber Moore, school psychologist of ten years and creator behind @TheRelatableSchoolPsych account on Instagram. They dig into the often misunderstood world of autism evaluations in schools — what the process actually looks like, why it differs from a medical diagnosis, and how school psychologists can make the whole experience less overwhelming for families. Amber brings a decade of experience across PreK through 12th grade and a genuine commitment to showing up honestly, both in her work and online.</p><p>Amber and Colleen explore what it really means to evaluate a child — beyond the...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #10

  S2 E10: MoDE Foundation Director Tracey Bloch on Seclusion, Restraint, and Fighting for Student Safety in Missouri Schools

  Apr 22, 20261h 6mS2

  <p>UREGNT!  IF YOU ARE A MISSOURI RESIDENT PLEASE SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM FOR THE BILLS AND CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES BY MAY 15, 2026.</p><p>In this episode, Colleen sits down with Tracey Bloch — Executive Director of the Missouri Disability Empowerment Foundation (MoDE) — for an urgent and unflinching conversation about seclusion and restraint in Missouri schools. </p><p><br></p><p>Tracey Bloch brings both lived experience and hard-won expertise to this conversation. Once a self-described uninformed parent lost in a difficult IEP situation with nowhere to turn, she found MoDE, was guided through the process, and dedicated herself to doing the s...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #9

  S2 E9: From Your Living Room to a School Desk; Understanding IDEA Part C, Early Intervention, and What Happens When Kids Turn 3!

  Apr 15, 202627 minS2

  <p>In this episode, Colleen breaks down one of the most disorienting transitions families in the disability community face — the moment a child turns three and ages out of early intervention. If you've had therapists coming to your home and goals built around your family's life, and then suddenly found yourself sitting across a table from a school district team you've never met, this episode is for you.</p><p>We cover the history of how early intervention became federal law, the difference between an IFSP and an IEP, what the transition process is legally required to look like, why el...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #8

  S2 E8: DIR Floortime for Homeschool and for Life with Dr. Daniella Boyd Ed.D.

  Apr 1, 202641 minS2

  <p>In the second of two episodes, Colleen speaks with Dr. Daniella Boyd— creator of the account @autism.conmigo that blends the professional with the personal while thoughtfully documenting her family’s experiences with homeschooling, community integration with sound advice for parenting Autistic children and advocacy for all marginalized peoples.</p><p>Dr. Daniella brings a rare and powerful perspective. As a former public school teacher and instructional coach, she has spent over a decade supporting multilingual learners, disabled students, and teachers. She holds a master’s degree from Harvard and a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Flo...

  ListenShow Notes

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.