In this episode of The Complicated Kids Podcast, I’m joined by Maedi Tanham Carney—financial planner and founder of Integrated Living Opportunities. We dive into the world of financial planning for families raising kids with disabilities. From special needs trusts to ABLE accounts to the importance of neuropsych evaluations for accessing benefits, Maedi lays out the roadmap with grace and clarity.

To find out more about Maedi, visit her website at www.specialneedsplanning.net.

About your host, Gabriele Nicolet

Join Gabriele Nicolet, podcast host, parenting life coach and speech therapist, weekly for practical strategies and tips on raising complicated kids. Learn how to go from surviving to thriving and create a family culture in which every family member can feel valued, seen and heard. With a practical, relationship-based, family-friendly approach, Gabriele provides tools and insights parents need to create a more balanced and fun family life.If you've been listening and wondering what next steps to take to help your child, I am here for you. Maybe you're wondering whether your kiddo needs a speech and language evaluation, or occupational therapy, or some behavioral intervention to deal with picky eating, anger, meltdowns, hitting and biting. With over 20 years of experience, my knowledge of child development and the available options goes deep. Maybe you just want some practical tips on how to get through the day and feel like a better parent. We can unpack that too. Sound good? Learn more at www.gabrielenicolet.com.

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