Ep 23 // Seeing the Child, Not the Data — Reframing the IEP Process with Humanity and Curiosity for our Neurodivergent Children with Lisa Baskin Wright

Hey Momma,

In this fiery conversation our guest is Lisa Baskin Wright, a mom, advocate, and coach who has lived the IEP struggle firsthand and now helps families navigate it with more clarity and less fear. Together they pull back the curtain on the systemic barriers parents face—and the micro-shifts that bring humanity back into the process.

From the myth of the “perfectly regulated” child to the harm caused when schools ignore sensory needs, this episode validates your lived experience and offers a powerful reframe: What if advocacy could be curious, collaborative, and centered on your child’s full humanity?

You’ll walk away with:

• Language to invite curiosity, not confrontation
• A deeper understanding of how sensory needs show up—and get missed—in school settings
• One micro-shift that changes the IEP dynamic: leading with trust and shared humanity

Key Moments:

• (00:00) Lisa’s story: from privilege and connections to six NDAs and burnout
• (09:15) The gaslighting cycle: “We don’t see it at school”
• (18:30) The harm of not being seen—invisible stress vs. externalized “naughty” child
• (29:10) Why sensory needs are overlooked in schools (and why it matters)
• (41:45) Teachers, shame, and the myth of the “good” classroom
• (55:00) The micro-shift: reframing resistance into compassionate curiosity

Resources + Next Steps:

💡 Flip the Switch Newsletter – Nervous system tools and sensory strategies to anchor you through hard seasons. [Subscribe here]

💫 Ready to decode your child’s behaviors through the sensory system? Start with The Clarity Lab—a short, self-paced workshop designed to help you understand why your child reacts the way they do, and how to support them without overwhelm. Just $9 for Summer 2025   👉 Grab The Clarity Lab

🌟 Connect with Lisa – Explore her coaching community, 1:1 support, and resources for navigating IEPs with more clarity.  https://www.lisabaskinwright.com/  @lisabaskinwright