Ep 125 Why Resilience Through Failure Is the Key to Student Success
05/14/25 • 12 min
What if I told you that failing is one of the most important skills your child can learn? I know, it sounds backwards. As a parent, especially of a child with learning disabilities,it’s painful to watch. But what if the real strength lies not in avoiding failure—but in how you handle it? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the psychology of resilience—what it really takes for your child to succeed by learning to fail well. Because the truth is: resilience isn’t built in success; it’s forged in struggle. If you listened to Ep 123, you know what I mean. And you're about to learn how to help your child succeed—not in spite of failure, but because of it.
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What if I told you that failing is one of the most important skills your child can learn? I know, it sounds backwards. As a parent, especially of a child with learning disabilities,it’s painful to watch. But what if the real strength lies not in avoiding failure—but in how you handle it? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the psychology of resilience—what it really takes for your child to succeed by learning to fail well. Because the truth is: resilience isn’t built in success; it’s forged in struggle. If you listened to Ep 123, you know what I mean. And you're about to learn how to help your child succeed—not in spite of failure, but because of it.
Click the link below to get the College Accommodations Checklist.
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Ep 124 What to Do After College Acceptance: 3 Essential Steps
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In this episode of After the IEP, we break down the three most important steps to take after receiving college acceptance letters:
- Apply early for disability accommodations – why waiting can cost you time and access.
- Evaluate college support services – what to look for beyond academics, including writing centers, counseling, and more.
- Make smart financial decisions – how finances can affect college success and why budgeting matters now more than ever.
You'll also learn how to use the free College Services Planner to compare schools, services, and requirements so your student is fully prepared—academically, emotionally, and financially.
Whether your student has a learning disability, ADHD, or a mental health condition, this episode will help your family make confident, informed decisions for the journey ahead.
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