Parenting Special Needs Podcast

Our feature article this month is our podcast with Irisa Leverette, a math professor by day and warrior mom 24/7 to her 20-year-old son Darius, also known as Darius, King...

What Do School Nurses Really Do? If you were asked what a school nurse does, would you know the correct answer? Would your answer include words like ice packs and...

Starting discussions about sexuality and relationships early can help make these conversations easier as your child ages. Discover how to foster open and honest communications with your child throughout their...

Exercise is a crucial life skill that can benefit our children (and ourselves) with physical development, cognitive functions, anxiety reduction, mobility, and more. Learn how to motivate your child to...

  [Click to Listen to Podcast]   Tony would like you all to know that if you read his previous article, “Tony's Advice: A Dad's Insights Toward Finding His Son...

.    [Click to Listen to Audio] How Did a Mindset of Appreciation for All Make Amazing Things Happen Including a Company That Welcomes Everyone Are You the parent...

Imagine starring in a movie with Woody Harrelson. Down's syndrome didn't stop actor Mathew Van Der Ahe from doing that. [Click to Listen to Podcast] Do you wonder just what...

Dr. Najarian knows firsthand that Winter fun does not have to be on hold for kids with physical challenges. [Click to Listen to Podcast] Are you a family that loves...

Are You In The Sandwich Generation and Need Help Doing It All? [Click to Listen to Podcast] Are you a caregiver for a child with special needs and an aging...

Yes, your whole family can go skiing. Learn how adaptive skiing can make this an actual reality. [Click to Listen to Podcast] Adaptive ski programs are there to make skiing...

Do you ever feel like what you're doing with your life isn't really what you should be doing? Or that you aren't where you need to be in your life? ...

Without communication we are not in the world Ways to Better Understand Communication [Click to Listen to Podcast] Connect and understand your child better by learning how pick up on...

Are you a busy parent of a toddler but want to impact your child's growth and development? Well, you can in minutes a day. [Click to Listen to Podcast] If...

Do you share about your child with special needs? [Click to Listen to Podcast] Why is it so easy for some to share on social media? Today we are talking...

What do an inhaler, music, and food have in common? Find out in this video. [Click to Listen to Podcast] Check It Out! In this, Live video, the answer is...

[Click to Listen to Podcast] How a dad listened to what his son (Prader Willi) wanted to do in his life, and they co-founded the company Let's Go Fitness. Whose...

[Click to Listen to Podcast] Eric Goll asked over 9,500 families, “What their #1 Strategy was for helping their loved one with a developmental disability gain more independence?” He received...

Click to Listen to Podcast] Dr. Elizabeth Biggs is leading the research focused on promoting friendship between elementary school students with and without disabilities.  Today Dr. Elizabeth Biggs, assistant professor of...

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Click to Listen to Podcast]   Do you know what adaptive clothes are currently available and may help your loved one? Today, you can learn the A-Z's of adaptive wear...

[Click to Listen to Podcast] Would you say taking a vacation with your child with special needs is relaxing? Or anything but?? Vacation means to rest or break from work,...

[Click to Listen to Podcast] FACT – Our children are the most vulnerable!!! What Can We Do to Help them? Have you set rules or establish healthy boundaries for touch...

[Click to Listen to Podcast] Did you know you could create a calming sensory space in a corner? WHO KNEW??? Well, Alex Lopiccolo from Sensory Digest, aka The King of...

[Click to Listen to Podcast] SUMMER TRIP SAVERS Summer typically means family vacation, travel, or trips to see relatives. But does the thought of taking a trip with your child...

[Click to Listen to Podcast] Life Coaching? Do you know what it is? Hey, Special Needs Moms… could life coaching help you meet your own needs? Could it provide you...

[Click to Listen to Podcast] What parents need to know about incontinence and how Medicaid can help, plus 3 secret tips! Today, on Parenting Special Needs Live, our guest is...

[Click to Listen to Podcast] Welcome to Parenting Special Needs Live Show Today Special Guest is Kevin Whalen from the WRENS. Ever feel like you had to put your dreams...

[Click to Listen to Podcast] In this video, I talk with siblings about their TRUE & REAL feelings about being a sibling to a brother or sister with special needs....

  [Click to Listen to Podcast] Today I've asked Robin Suzelis to join us. Robin is a mom with two beautiful boys on the autism spectrum. She's the Director of the Autism...

[Click to Listen to Podcast]   Mandy lost her hearing but found her voice and is using it to change the world to advance disability inclusion and accessibility. Do you...

Today, I want to share this riddle with you because I think it is perfect and maybe even a fun way to help you understand YOUR SIGNIFICANCE during IEP meetings...

[Click to Listen to Podcast] We all know the pandemic has taken a toll on all of us. But, how is the pandemic showing up in your loved ones' mental...

  [Click to Listen to Podcast] Is weight an issue for your loved one? Can they be healthy at every size? Do you struggle with what foods they should eat...

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[Click to Listen to Podcast] Do You Need Help Tackling Social Media for your Loved One? We certainly did! In this video, parents share their loved ones' real-life experiences with...

Does thinking about your child's future give you NIGHTMARES?? Well, today, we're talking about LIFE PLANS…. with Eric Goll. He sheds some light on why life plans are essential for...

As special needs parents, we focus on goals and plans, but they are not enough!!! I've learned a few things I like to share that may help you. [Click to...

  This video talks about creating systems to help you maximize your time and achieve your desired goals in all areas of life to get the results you want! [Click...

As 2021 draws to an end we want to take the time to reflect, not only on the lessons we have learned but the insights we have gained. Both help...

Join us in today's live with Temple Grandin, Ph.D., and co-author Debbie Moore, Ph.D., as they share great information on their new book Navigating Autism: 9 Mindsets to Help Kids...

? Have you ever wished for a “Blankin” BREAK ??? Today, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Mintz to discuss “Breaks,” “Me Time” or Respite, And discuss ways we can...

Disclaimer: Dr. Chiarella is going to talk with us about Santa? You may want to listen privately or with your earbuds in. [Click to Listen to Podcast] How to talk...

[Click to Listen to Podcast] Staying calm while in the chaos of the storm In today’s Purposeful Conversation, we’re talking with Dr. Paula Petry, about “staying calm while in the...

[Click to Listen to Podcast] DYSGRAPHIA: What parents need to know In today’s Parenting Special Needs Podcast’s Purposeful Conversation, we’re talking with Cheri Dotterer. She is the author of Handwriting...

Episode #36: Drowning in paperwork? Here’s what helps us [Click to Listen to Podcast] The Overwhelming Amount of Paperwork Required When You Have a Child with Special Needs  In today’s...

[Click to Listen to Podcast] I learned a great life lesson the other day, and I wanted to pass it along to all of you. I was watching Oprah (not...

Episode #35: Biophilic Design: What it is? Why it matters? How it can benefit people with special needs [Click to Listen to Podcast] Understanding Biophilic design with Architect Merilee Meacock:...

Episode #34: Super Dadvocate Tom Petrik [Click to Listen to Podcast] In today’s Purposeful Conversation, we are talking with advocate, Tom Petrik. We selected Tom to be our 2019 Dadvocate....

Episode #33: Encourage Traveling without Limits [Click to Listen to Podcast] In today’s Purposeful Conversation, we’re talking with Mom entrepreneur, Julie Jones, from Have Wheel Chair will Travel. Julie talks...

Episode #32: Raising a child with special needs: Know what is Predictable? [Click to Listen to Podcast] Do you want to know what’s “predictable” and “constant” about raising a child...

  Episode #31: Do you suffer from decision fatigue? [Click to Listen to Podcast] Do you suffer from decision fatigue? Here’s Help The other day, a friend and I “jinxed”...