What to Say in Your Autistic Child’s IEP Meeting (Word-for-Word)

IEP meetings can feel overwhelming. You sit there listening to the school’s perspective, and something just doesn’t feel right. Maybe you’re not sure how to explain what your autistic child needs, or the solutions the team suggests don’t sound like they’ll actually help.

I’m Andrea Pollack, parenting coach, educator, and mom to an autistic young adult. I’ve been where you are — crying after IEP meetings, wishing I’d said something different. These scripts and strategies changed everything for me, and I want you to have them too.

In this video, I’ll give you word-for-word IEP scripts so you know exactly what to say in the meeting. You’ll learn how to make clear requests, what to do if you’re not sure what to ask for, and how to respond when the school pushes back with things like:
👉 “We can’t do that.”
👉 “We don’t have the resources.”
👉 “That’s not how we do it here.”

You’ll also get the single most powerful line to use if the team still refuses your request, plus a mindset reframe that can help you get through these tough meetings without feeling powerless.

What you’ll learn in this video:
✅ What to say in your autistic child’s IEP meeting (word-for-word)
✅ How to ask for accommodations in writing so they don’t get brushed aside
✅ Gentle but effective responses when the school says no
✅ How to keep the focus on support instead of blame

💬 What’s the hardest part of IEP meetings for you — making requests, staying calm, or handling pushback? Share in the comments below — I read every one and often create videos based on your questions.

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Andrea J. Pollack, MSEd.
Autism Parent Solutions, LLC
[email protected]
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(646) 872-0500