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Thriving in the Midst of Chaos: Parenting With Special Needs Kids

Apr 30, 2020

Episode 33: Planning for Transition To Adulthood With Autism With Guest Dr. Matt Segall

In this episode, we discuss preparing for the transition to adulthood in teenagers with autism. Dr. Matt Segall discussed that it is important to realize that autism is not a disorder of childhood. He noted that although some...


Apr 23, 2020

Episode 32: Successfully Homeschooling Children With Special Needs With Guest Cindy La Joy

In this episode, we discuss homeschooling children with special needs, working as a team with your children, and grieving the loss of normal. Guest Cindy La Joy has homeschooled her 5 children for the past 11 years. Cindy adopted...


Apr 17, 2020

Coronavirus Update: Part 2

This episode is chock full of recommendations for if your child is having trouble sleeping, trouble keeping a schedule, or trouble meeting his/her sensory needs. 

 

Check out these resources:

Easter Seals

School Closure Toolkit

Social Distancing Social Story

Coronavirus...


Apr 16, 2020

Episode 31: Hearing Loss And Achieving Your Fullest Potential With Guest Theresa Harp


In this episode, we discuss learning helping your child learn language when they have hearing loss, as well as helping your child to achieve their fullest potential. When guest Theresa Harp was about 10 years old, her brother was...


Apr 9, 2020

Episode 30: Raising Twins In The Special Needs World With Guest Cecily White-Cooper


In this episode, we discuss raising twins, one neurotypical and one with autism. Cecily White-Cooper's son was diagnosed with autism at age 4. However, she noticed around age 18mo that he was having delays, and he received services...