IEP & 504 Meeting Prep Kit for Autism Parents

Have an IEP or 504 meeting coming up? Here’s everything you need to prepare, in one printable kit.

School meetings about your autistic child can feel rushed and overwhelming. Reports you haven’t had time to read, a room full of professionals, and a document you’re asked to sign on the spot. This kit helps you walk in organized, calm and clear about what your child needs.

What’s inside (15 printable pages):

• IEP or 504? A one-page comparison of who qualifies, what each plan provides, and which fits your child
• Three-week countdown checklist, so you know exactly what to do and when
• Parent concerns statement template, your voice in the IEP, written with specific examples that are hard to dismiss
• “All About My Child” profile, a one-page snapshot for every teacher, aide and substitute
• Evidence folder checklist + home log, to organize reports, emails and incidents in minutes
• Accommodations idea bank: 30+ supports commonly discussed for autistic students (sensory, communication, transitions, testing, social)
• Questions to ask at the meeting, about goals, services, behavior and next steps
• Meeting notes and action items sheet
• 5 fill-in-the-blank letter and email templates: request an evaluation, request a meeting, request records, post-meeting summary, and request a written explanation of a decision
• If you disagree: your options, from the least formal to the most formal
• Progress tracker for goals and accommodations all school year
• Plain-English glossary: FAPE, LRE, PLAAFP, FBA, IEE, ESY and more

Who it’s for: Parents and caregivers of autistic children in U.S. public schools, whether it’s your first IEP or your fifth.

Format: Instant PDF download, US Letter size. Designed to print and fill in by hand.

This kit is an organizing tool, not legal advice. Special education rules vary by state. For personal, single-family use.

Created by Dror Arbel, founder of 101Autism.com.