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Episode #233: Navigating Both Sides of The IEP Table with Ryan Hogan

There may be two sides of the IEP table, but at the end of the day, we’re all on the same team — the learner’s.

I had the pleasure of chatting with Ryan Hogan, also known as @TheWorldsOkayestSchoolPsych, the creator behind the popular, lighthearted school psych meme account on Instagram.

We talked about the intersection of ABA, special education, and school-based work in the social media space. Ryan shared some great insights, especially the reminder that you control your own online space. Protect your peace: block people, delete comments. Thoughtful questions and concerns deserve a response; negativity for its own sake does not.

As both a school psychologist and an autism parent, Ryan brings a unique and deeply personal perspective to the IEP table. He knows firsthand what it feels like to be both the professional and the parent — and how overwhelming it can be. Sometimes, parents need not just data and research, but connection, empathy, and that parent-to-parent understanding.

It was a meaningful and insightful conversation — one that reminds us that compassion and collaboration go a long way (and so does a joke!).

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Today’s Guest:

Ryan Hogan is a School Psychologist based in Fort Worth, Texas. He has worked in public education for more than 20 years and currently serves in a local school district where he provides support through Autism and Emotional Disability evaluations, counseling, consultation, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), and Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA). He collaborates with a strong team of colleagues to support student success across a variety of settings. He earned his graduate degree in School Psychology from Abilene Christian University and has worked in multiple districts across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Ryan is also the proud parent of a 14-year-old son with profound autism, a personal experience that has significantly shaped his perspective as both a professional and a father. He is passionate about fostering empathy-driven and student-centered support for all learners. He also creates relatable and humorous content for School Psychologists on Instagram at @worldsokayestschoolpsych .

What’s Inside:

  • Navigating Negativity on Social Media
  • What it’s like to be a parent AND a professional
  • A perspective from both sides of the IEP table

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