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201. The Movie Every SLP and Special Educator Needs to See: 5 Hard Lessons on Parent Collaboration

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If you work with parents of children with special needs, this episode is non-negotiable. Instead of diving into research, we’re heading straight into a film that delivers the kind of uncomfortable clarity our field rarely gets.

Today, we break down If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You—Mary Bronstein’s raw, emotionally accurate look into the lived experience of parenting a neurodivergent child—and why every SLP, special educator, and early-intervention professional needs to watch it.

This movie exposes a blind spot in our practice: how we show up for families. And more importantly, how often we get it wrong.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why judging parents instantly destroys trust
• How our “professional persona” blocks genuine connection
• The simple shift that makes parents feel heard instead of dismissed
• When your “support” becomes a burden—and how to stop doing it
• Why burnout in families is invisible until it explodes
• How to rebuild capacity for parents and for yourself

This is not a feel-good conversation. It’s a necessary recalibration for anyone who works with families navigating neurodivergence, chronic medical needs, and overwhelming daily demands.

If you want to do better for the families you serve, start here.

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