Plain-language summary
No more "least restrictive environment" jargon. Real sentences a tired parent can read at 10pm.
IEP Decoder
Decode a 40-page IEP in 30 seconds.
Upload your child’s IEP. Claude AI reads every page and gives you a clear, parent-friendly summary — goals, service hours, accommodations, and the questions to bring to the next meeting.
Average decode time: 28 seconds · HIPAA-compliant · Encrypted at rest
How the IEP Decoder works
Three steps. No software to install. Your IEP never leaves our HIPAA-compliant storage.
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Upload the PDF
Drop in the document the school sent home. PDFs, scans, photos — we handle them all. Your file is encrypted at rest and never used to train models.
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AI reads every page
Claude reads the entire IEP — goals, present levels, accommodations, services, modifications — and writes a parent-friendly summary in seconds.
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See what matters
Service hours, frequency, who delivers them, measurable goals, accommodations the school owes, and concrete next steps before the next meeting.
What you walk away with
Not just a summary — a working document for your next IEP meeting.
Service schedule at a glance
What service, how often, for how long, and who provides it — pulled into one timeline.
Measurable goals + baselines
Which goals have measurable criteria, which are vague, and what to ask the team to tighten.
Action items for the next meeting
Specific questions to bring to the IEP team, ranked by priority.
HIPAA-grade storage
Encrypted at rest, encrypted in transit, audit-logged. Your child’s data is not sold or shared.
Export your notes
Pro families can export a meeting-ready PDF with your annotations and questions.
Frequently asked questions
What is an IEP Decoder?▾
An IEP Decoder is an AI tool that reads an Individualized Education Program (IEP) document and produces a plain-language summary for parents. The Autism Universe IEP Decoder uses Claude AI to extract goals, accommodations, service hours, and recommended next steps from the school’s document.
How does the IEP Decoder work?▾
You upload your child’s IEP PDF to The Autism Universe. Our AI, powered by Claude, reads the document and returns a clear summary including measurable goals, accommodations, service frequency, service providers, and prioritized action items for the next IEP meeting.
Is the IEP Decoder free to use?▾
Yes. Family Free accounts can decode 1 IEP per year. Family Pro ($12/month or $99/year) includes unlimited IEP uploads, service tracking, meeting prep, and a printable export.
Is my child’s IEP private?▾
Yes. Uploaded IEPs are encrypted at rest and in transit, stored in a HIPAA-compliant Supabase bucket scoped to your account, and never used to train AI models. You can delete the file at any time.
Does the IEP Decoder replace an advocate or attorney?▾
No. The IEP Decoder is an educational tool that helps you understand your child’s IEP. It is not legal advice. For disputes, due process, or specific legal questions, you should consult a special education advocate or attorney in your state.
What file formats are supported?▾
PDF is the primary format. Scanned PDFs and photos of pages are also supported — our OCR pipeline handles both. Files up to 50 MB.
Can the IEP Decoder catch missing accommodations?▾
The IEP Decoder flags accommodations that are vague (e.g., "extended time" without a defined multiplier) and goals without measurable criteria. It cannot guarantee compliance with state IDEA rules, but it gives you specific questions to bring to the IEP team.
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Start freeEducational tool — not legal advice. For disputes, contact a special education advocate.