Encore: Advocating for Support in a School Setting

Don't miss this interview! Amanda Tipkemper discusses ways you can advocate for support on behalf of your child in a school setting. Amanda Tipkemper serves as the Vice President of Education and Superintendent for The Children’s Home, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. She oversees the K-12 specialized education programs, as well as the transition to adulthood services, including a transition program for 18- to 21-year-olds with autism and related diagnoses. Amanda has been working and volunteering in the disability and special education field since 2004. She has acted as a behavior therapist to children, advocate for families, education specialist overseeing programs and IEPs, and coach/ mentor to staff and professionals in the field. She has a passion for developing programs infused with evidence-based practices.