Imagine sending your deaf/hard of hearing child to school without captions, interpreters, or trained staff—hoping they’ll figure it out later. That’s what it’s like when accommodations aren’t in place from the start. I sat in on a patient’s IEP meeting the other day and man I was fired up! Adamant about making sure accommodations would be set up and ready to go this fall so our student could hit the ground running. I wanted him to experience how OPTIMAL services felt so he’d know what he needed if and when a situation was challenging. Building a strong foundation—early—sets your child up for connection, confidence, and success. Don’t wait until they struggle to advocate. Start strong. You’re not alone—I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Save this reel and share it with your child’s teacher or school team. Want help creating that strong foundation? Send me a DM and also check out my online program with exclusive bonus interviews with Educational Audiolgist Tina Childress ...