Dec 30, 2020
Bonus Episode: Living With Auditory Processing Disorder
In this episode, Lewis discusses his experience with auditory processing disorder. Lewis was diagnosed with APD by an audiologist after a battery of tests. As a child, he would have difficulty understanding what his friends were saying to him, but he never knew...
Dec 28, 2020
Episode 70: Auditory Processing Disorder With Guest Dr. Lilach Saperstein
In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of auditory processing disorder (APD). Guest Dr. Lilach Saperstein noted that APD occurs when the brain can’t properly pick out what is important to hear vs what is noise. APD is more likely to occur...
Dec 23, 2020
Episode 69: Our Crises of Faith
In this episode, Jessica and Lewis discuss their own crises of faith. Jessica’s faith varied throughout her lifetime but was strong before having children. After both kids were diagnosed with special needs, the Jewish community in which she lives, her son was kicked out of a Jewish day...
Dec 17, 2020
Episode 68: Living An Extraordinary Life With Guest Jodi Samuels
In this episode, we discuss living an extraordinary life and experiencing crises of faith. Guest Jodi Samuels’ youngest daughter Caila was born with Downs Syndrome. Although she had had testing ahead of time, it was never suggestive of Downs Syndrome, so...
Dec 10, 2020
Episode 67: Bullying Prevention With Guest Dr. Claire Thomas-Duckwitz
In this episode, we discuss eliminating bullying against students with special needs. Guest Dr. Claire Thomas-Duckwitz defines bullying as being mean on purpose, imbalance of power, being one-sided, and happening over and over again. An...