Development Desk

(Part 1) Cassie Romo, PhD : Advocacy, IEPs, and Finding Your Voice as a Parent

November 4, 2025·19 min
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Dr. Cassie Romo has sat on both sides of the IEP table — as a school administrator and as a parent of a child with Down syndrome. In this powerful conversation, she opens up about what it means to advocate for your child, the overwhelm parents face in special education, and the communication gaps that often leave families feeling lost. We talk about why your voice matters, even when you feel unsure, and how schools can create more compassionate spaces for parents navigating complex decisions....

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