There may be two sides of the IEP table, but at the end of the day, we’re all on the same team — the learner’s. I had the pleasure of chatting with Ryan Hogan, also known as @TheWorldsOkayestSchoolPsych, the creator behind the popular, lighthearted school psych meme account on Instagram. We talked about the intersection of ABA, special education, and school-based work in the social media space. Ryan shared some great insights, especially the reminder that you control your own online space . Protect your peace: block people, delete comments. Thoughtful questions and concerns deserve a response; negativity for its own sake does not. As both a school psychologist and an autism parent, Ryan brings a unique and deeply personal perspective to the IEP table. He knows firsthand what it feels like to be both the professional and the parent — and how overwhelming it can be. Sometimes, parents need not just data and research, but connection, empathy, and that parent-to-parent understanding. It was a meaningful and insightful conversation — one that reminds us that compassion and collaboration go a long way (and so does a joke!). #autism #speechtherapy What’s Inside: Navigating Negativity on Social Media What it's like to be a parent AND a professional A perspective from both sides of the IEP table Mentioned In This Episode: (@worldsokayestschoolpsych) on Instagram Speech Membership - ABA Speech ABA Speech: Home
