Episode 4: Educational Issues in TSC and How to Advocate for Your Child in School

In the fourth episode of TSC Now, host Dan Klein talks to Lilian Ansari, MS, Special Needs Advocate, Co-Chair of the TS Alliance of Northern California and Education Parent Mentor. They discuss why she volunteered as an Education Parent Mentor, what types of challenges kids with TSC face in the classroom, and what resources and benefits are available to families under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. She also shares what advice she gives to parents as they are preparing for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting, including to record the meeting, take time to review the plan and get everything agreed upon in writing. Finally, she encourages others to volunteer as Education Parent Mentors and provide support in their communities.

If your child is having school issues please call Dena Hook, Vice President of Support Services, at (800) 225-6872 or email her at dhook@tsalliance.org. You may fax documents, such as IEP reports or other correspondence, to Dena at (888) 330-1853.

To learn more about school issues visit: https://www.tsalliance.org/individuals-families/school-issues/

To learn more about the Education Parent Mentor Program and to apply visit: https://www.tsalliance.org/engage/volunteer-opportunities/educator-parent-mentor/