Episode 19: Both Sides of the Table — A School Psychologist & Autism Parent’s Perspective

What happens when a school psychologist is also the parent of an autistic child? You get insight that’s honest, nuanced, and deeply human.

In this episode of Wholistically PsychEd, I sit down with Ryan Hogan—known online as @worldsokayestschoolpsych—to talk about what it’s really like to sit on both sides of the IEP table.

Ryan is a Texas-based school psych, a content creator, and a dad to an autistic teen. His voice has resonated across the internet for being real, witty, and unflinchingly transparent about the broken parts of the system—and the people doing their best within it.

Together, we explore:

• How Ryan’s perspective shifted after his son’s diagnosis
• The emotional weight of IEP meetings as both a parent and a professional
• What parents often don’t see from the school side—and what educators often forget about families
• What Ryan would overhaul about special education
• How his online platform became an outlet for advocacy, connection, and some much-needed humor

This episode is for every parent who’s ever felt unheard… and every professional who’s ever felt stuck in a system that needs change.

Plus: Ryan shares real advice for parents in constant advocacy mode and school psychs trying to stay afloat without burning out.

Tune in for a raw, refreshing, and much-needed conversation that bridges the gap between schools and families.

Connect with Ryan on IG: @worldsokayestschoolpsych

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