Podcasts about parent advocate

Middle Ground with JLE L.L.C. “Where We Treat You Like Family” welcomes Parent Advocate, Academic Interventionist, Hezekiah Kidz, Inc. Founder & CEO Dr. VerTongie Kendrix-Bailey as she shares her journey helping her Autism son to starting a to help parents and their Autism kids and other disabilities.

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In this episode, host Kate from ADHDKidsCanThrive.com is joined by Jennifer Gay Summers, an esteemed author and writer. Jennifer, a mother of a neurodivergent child, shares her personal journey from initial denial to becoming an empowered advocate for her child. Jennifer offers valuable insights drawn from her experiences, providing guidance for parents on supporting children with ADHD. The conversation delves into the challenges of addressing sensory processing disorders, the importance of self-advocacy, and how to empower children by focusing on their strengths. Jennifer also discusses the impact of parenting a transgender child and emphasizes the significance of unconditional love in embracing unexpected life journeys. Join Kate and Jennifer as they discuss overcoming obstacles, educating oneself, and nurturing a supportive environment for ADHD children to thrive. Whether you're starting or already on this journey, this episode aims to bring understanding, advice, and a sense of community to parents navigating similar paths. Learn more from my guest: https://jennifergaysummers.com/ Learn more from Kate at: http://adhdkidscanthrive.com/   #adhd #adhdkid #adhdparent #adhdkidscanthrive #adhdparentsupport #adhdsupport  #specialed #parenting #ADHDkidhealth #brainhealth #anxiety #depression #learningdisabilities #dyslexia #executivefunctioning #neurodiverse #ADHDchild

Stephen Chukumba is a trusted voice on issues of race, gender, and intersectionality. He stops by class to share some of the lessons he learned along his parenting journey, including the importance of mourning the loss of the life you imagine for your child to make space for the one they design and celebrating your child's wins. Stephen talks about the first-ever Trans Prom, which took place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the Netflix documentary short, The Dads, and being a dope-ass father.Rainbow in Black- dedicated to providing unwavering support, resources, and advocacy for Black families of transgender and gender-diverse youth.The Dads (2023): Five fathers of trans children join Dennis Shepard—the father of Matthew Shepard—for a weekend fishing trip. On this trip, they find common ground across racial, geographical and generational lines: their unconditional love for their children.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.

Send us a textOur special guest, Mary Judy, brings her vast experience as an advocate for neurodiverse families to the table. Mary Judy shares her compelling journey and the challenges her son faced despite his academic success. She discusses the importance of creating individualized support teams for those who may not outwardly appear neurodiverse but still require assistance. Mary Judy's story is a powerful testament to resilience and the necessity of tailored support systems for fostering independence in neurodivergent individuals.About Mary Judy:  I grew up in a Neurodiverse Family and that is my sense of normal. Not surprisingly, I married a man with a neurodivergent mind, and we have our own Neurodiverse Family. I was extremely fortunate to have the example of my mother Margaret's support for my father and my brother who were the most impacted in our household while I was growing up. She was completely alone in her advocacy for our family, but she just did what was right because she loved us. My mom protected us all fiercely and meekly, using her gut to decide what was right and what was wrong. She was brilliant! After her death in 2008, my son was diagnosed with learning disabilities (2E) and eventually with Asperger's Syndrome. When he was in high school, I realized that his father too has Asperger's. There are only two choices you have when faced with this kind of knowledge; you can go all in or you can run. I went all in with the help of a wonderful network of friends and supporters that I had created for myself while raising my kids, and the example of my amazing mother who always showed me the way to love people unconditionally and with her whole being.Now I'm helping other families bridge the gap to independence and adulthood professionally. When challenged daily with how to help my clients without enabling them, I think to myself “What would Margaret do?”With the birth of our second child just prior to Y2K, I left the tech world to manage our significant real estate investments and educated myself about the residential design business and real estate management. We divested our North Carolina real estate holdings in 2005 to move to Chicago. There I earned my Illinois real estate and certified property management licenses. I renovated and flipped our family residences and managed the sales and renovation of client properties.During these years our second child was identified as Twice Exceptional, eventually leading to an Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis. I sought training through the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy, and became a contracted Parent Advocate for the Illinois State Board of Education. With my neighbors we started the Riverside Area Inclusion Network (RAIN) to support families and work with the school systems to create more inclusive educational and community opportunities for our exceptionally identified children. Public educators and the state systems were just adapting to this new normal and by high school we moved our exceptional child to a Catholic single sex high school with wonderful supports, and MOST importantly, a sense of belonging not experienced anywhere before. A wonderful priest (to whom I will always be grateful) also helped me to see that my husband is on the spectrum. This insight saved our marriage!Recognizing a family dream to live in the Rockies, we relocated to Colorado in 2018. Here I went to work for state licensed program approved service agencies (PASA) to learn the supportive ropes for the Neurodiverse community. I earned my Association of Community Rehabilitative Educators (ACRE) certification, and have built a network within the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF), the Department of Vocational Rehabil

NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan teams up with Sarah Birnbaum, a Special Needs Parent, Special Education Advisor, and Parent Advocate, to explore the intricacies of transitioning from early intervention to preschool and kindergarten for children with special needs. They illuminate the significant hurdles parents may face, beginning with the acceptance that their child may not fit the mold of "typical." Sarah courageously shares snippets of her personal journey with listeners, underscoring the importance of learning how to advocate for her child within the “system” as well the benefits of seeking support and guidance from the special needs community. Together, Adam and Sarah offer invaluable insights for parents navigating similar challenges.

On this episode of Leading Literacy, we are thrilled to have our first parent advocate, Denise Morgan. Denise is no ordinary parent – she's determined and dedicated to helping all students and families get the literacy support they need. Denise began working at the California Charter Schools Association in 2017 and currently holds the role of Paralegal Director on the Legal Advocacy Team which supports and engages in successful advocacy work on behalf of California's public schools' students and families. Denise also volunteers a significant amount of time supporting the California State PTA at the state, district, and local levels. She proudly co-authored the Equitable Literacy for All Students Resolution that successfully passed in 2023.  So, sit back and enjoy this conversation with the amazing, Denise Morgan.

Do you hear the word parent advocate and immediately anticipate a contentious IEP meeting with an US vs THEM mentality? It doesn't have to be that way. April Rehrig is an advocate with over 20 years of experience as a school psychologist, teacher, and parent in the public school system. In our conversations, April explains how her philosophy is about reaching across the table to work together and resolve concerns. She is a virtual advocate working with clients across the country and offering an embedded coaching model with on-demand online courses, letter templates, and parent training. This model goes beyond advocacy and helps parents learn and understand how they can themselves advocate for their child.Not everyone can afford an advocate, April affirms, which is one reason she provides coaching and training to empower parents for future IEP meetings. Most advocates are fee-based, but you can also find low-cost and sliding-scale options too. She shares some great insight when it comes to looking for an advocate, like understanding the difference between advocates, attorneys, and coaches. It's important to know what you need and want with this support. April provides examples of questions to be sure to ask when finding the right fit.There is a lot of value for parents and families as well as provider teams when it comes to providing advocacy support, especially when the goal for all is positivity and collaboration. If you like this episode and want to see more of this type of content, be sure to rate and review on Apple Podcasts. #autism #speechtherapy What's Inside:The value an advocate can bring to an IEP meeting.How to resolve core concerns of the parents.What's the difference between an advocate, attorney, or coach?How to find an advocate near you.Mentioned In This Episode:ABA SPEECH Connection MembershipRise Educational AdvocacyJoin the bootcamp here

Dr. Luis Oliviera is parent to a son with an ultra-rare developmental and epileptic encephalopathy.  He's also a researcher with the Michael J. Fox Foundation.  He created an organization bringing parents and researchers together to better understand his son's disorder, which is part of a  group of disorders caused by rare mutations in v-ATPase genes. Dr. Oliviera was interviewed by Dr. Alina Ivaniuk.Visit the v-ATPase Alliance websiteContact the v-ATPase AllianceWhat is v-ATPase?  The International League Against Epilepsy invites you to explore the ILAE Academy: Interactive, practice based online courses for health care professionals who diagnose and treat epilepsy. Find more information at ilae-academy.org. Support the showSharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.The International League Against Epilepsy is the world's preeminent association of health professionals and scientists, working toward a world where no person's life is limited by epilepsy. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

WARNING: Controversial TopicLet me ask you a question. What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “financial literacy”? Is this something that only parents should teach their children or do you think the schools should add this as a part of the education system? I've heard many old school parents say that they took a class or two in this area where they learned how to balance a checkbook and learned about basic financial principles that may not have been taught at home. I've also seen on rare occasions, classroom teachers who turn their entire class into a token economy where students pay rent for desk and earn class money for doing their work. The token economy may work in an elementary school or middle school setting but what about in a high school setting? Should it be a separate class period dedicated to teaching financial principles? Well, believe it or not, some states are requiring this to be included in the standard curriculum while others are not. But why? To help us take a deeper dive, our special guest is going to shed some light on this situation and give you tools you need to address the issues with your school board. About This Episode's Special Guest:Website: https://www.financialeducatorscouncil.org/all-states-fail-financial-literacy-mandates/*EMAIL LIST*Click here to join my email list for more free content to help you on your parenting journey!or go to strongermindsstrongeryouth.com/jointhelist*REACH OUT & SHARE*Email me your stories to share with others parents just like you @ jessika@strongermindsstrongeryouth.com *CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!!* & *TAG ME IN YOUR STORIES!!!*#jessikashields or @strongermindsstrongeryouthGet Social to Stay Connected!!!FB: @StrongerMindsStrongerYouthInstagram: @StrongerMindsStrongerYouthLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jessikashieldsTo access more Podcast resources, visit strongermindsstrongeryouth.comThank you for listening!

When Jeannette Passanisi landed on my TikTok For You Page (‘the FYP' if you're familiar with the popular social media platform), I knew I had to have her on the show. Jeannette is a mom of 3, with her youngest son, Robbie, being autistic. Jeannette shares his developmental delays, swept aside early on as being the baby of the family; however, she soon realized he was not developing like her older girls and sought advice. Eventually leading to a diagnosis of PDD NOS at age 4. At the time, autism diagnoses were harder to get, especially at a young age. During our conversation, she shares how his diagnosis changed in 2017 to level 3 autism and, more recently, to more profound autism.Having a profoundly autistic son requires a lot of direct care. As Jeannette mentions his lack of sleep, tendencies to rage pace, and other behaviors, Robbie needs to always be accompanied and needs assistance with a lot of daily tasks. Jeannette is also Robbie's #1 advocate, always making sure that he receives the best quality and most positive therapy techniques. She provides great examples of how she advocates for her son. “Everyone has the ability to improve at their own pace” is just one gem from Jeannette's and my talk. You can learn more about her family and autism journey on TikTok @Running4Robbie.#autism #speechtherapyWhat's Inside:A mother sharing her autism journey on TikTok.Seeing signs of autism at age 4.How availability and quality of diagnosis has changed over time.Navigating and advocating therapy services for older autistic children and adults.Mentioned In This Episode:Running4Robbie - TikTokMembership - ABA Speech

Do you want to become a confident advocate for your child's medical needs? Are you searching for a solution to navigate the complex world of medical care for children with conditions? Join us as we welcome Kayleigh Koehler, a Child Life Specialist who has transformed into a medical parent. She will be sharing valuable insights and strategies on how you can achieve the ultimate goal of becoming a knowledgeable and effective advocate for your child's medical journey. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey towards becoming the empowered advocate your child needs. Kayleigh Koehler is a remarkable and multifaceted individual who navigates through life wearing various hats. As a wife to her high school sweetheart Mitch and a mother to their charming four-year-old son, Hudson, Kayleigh's world is filled with love and profound resilience. Professionally, she is a dedicated child life specialist working tirelessly in a cardiac ICU. Her firsthand expertise and personal connection to her job started to take a unique and powerful perspective when her unborn son was diagnosed with a heart condition. Kayleigh's courage, wisdom, and gutsy perseverance inscribed an unforgettable chapter in her life story where her professional and personal world astoundingly intertwined. Because of this experience, I am a better child life specialist. Because I understand the world in a different way that I simply could not understand when I wasn't a mom. - Kayleigh Koehler    The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introduction, 00:01:42 - Reflections on Trauma and Mental Health, 00:09:47 - Advocacy and Empathy in Child Life, 00:13:21 - Permission to Coexist with Messiness, 00:13:56 - Conclusion, 00:16:17 - Introducing a New Course for Parents, 00:17:25 - The Importance of Advocacy, 00:21:05 - Speaking Up for Change, 00:24:35 - The Pressure of Being a Parent Advocate, 00:27:08 - Differentiating Between Healthy and Unhealthy Advocacy, 00:30:45 - The Importance of Support and Self-Care, 00:31:38 - Utilizing Social Media for Connection, 00:32:03 - Prioritizing Mental Health, 00:33:08 - Dreams and Future Aspirations, 00:33:28 - Resources and Support Whether you are a parent or professional, we want you to join our community. Sign up for our newsletter here. Parents, download our free parent starter kit. When you download our starter kit, you'll learn how to: Give medicine to your child without it becoming a wrestling match Prepare your child (and yourself) for a shot so they can feel less anxious Create and use a coping plan for any medical appointment or procedure The first sign of sniffles, or worse, shouldn't send you into a tailspin. Feel confident in your role as a parent and advocate, no matter what medical situation you're facing. Child life specialists, get affordable PDUs on-demand here. Shop for your CLOC gear here. Feel empowered with Child Life On Call's Mastering Immunizations: Expert Tips to Prepare, support and respond like a Child Life Specialist  Course for Parents, Child Life Specialists and Clinicians!

In this episode, we talk about parent advocacy. Those of you who have children with special needs know the importance of advocating for your child to get a quality education. Whether your child has ADHD, Autism, a Learning Disability, or Medical Needs…whatever the case may be, it's important to know if and when you need an advocate to assist you in ensuring that your child has a proper free and appropriate public education (FAPE). It's definitely hard to advocate alone, and sometimes it's just simply necessary to hire help. So stick around as we explore the benefits and process of obtaining an advocate. Click here to join my email list for more free content to help you on your parenting journey!or go to strongermindsstrongeryouth.com/jointhelist*REACH OUT & SHARE*Email me your stories to share with others parents just like you @ jessika@strongermindsstrongeryouth.com *CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!!* & *TAG ME IN YOUR STORIES!!!*#jessikashields or @strongermindsstrongeryouthGet Social to Stay Connected!!!FB: @StrongerMindsStrongerYouthInstagram: @StrongerMindsStrongerYouthLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jessikashieldsTo access more Podcast resources, visit strongermindsstrongeryouth.comThank you for listening!

Hello and welcome to another episode of Rad Mom Radio!This week my guest is Anastascia, a local wife, mom, and college counselor. Anastascia has two sons, her youngest, Caleb, is a senior in high school and is diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome. In this episode we talked all about Angelman Syndrome, Anastascia's experience as Caleb's parent advocate in the school system, and what an inclusive classroom should be.Thank you so much for listening!

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Tade Akere, a mother, wife, businesswoman turned psychologist and advocate. She is the mother of an adult autistic son and a neurodivergent and mental health advocate serving patients through her Illinois based practice. She is also the host of the webseries Dr. Tade Talks and the author of the book, No! Not My Son!: An African Mother's Journey Through Life with Autism. In this episode, we walk through her family's autism journey, cultural stigma associated with a diagnosis within her Nigerian-American household, how she decided to enter the field of psychology after becoming a parent caregiver and the advice she gives others on the journey (along with some other nuggets). I appreciated her candor and hope you get something out of this episode. This episode is also available in video on YouTube.https://notyourmamasautism.com/https://www.instagram.com/notyourmamasautism/https://www.facebook.com/NotYourMamasAutism/

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Tade Akere, a mother, wife, businesswoman turned psychologist and advocate. She is the mother of an adult autistic son and a neurodivergent and mental health advocate serving patients through her Illinois based practice. She is also the host of the webseries Dr. Tade Talks and the author of the book, No! Not My Son!: An African Mother's Journey Through Life with Autism. In this episode, we walk through her family's autism journey, cultural stigma associated with a diagnosis within her Nigerian-American household, how she decided to enter the field of psychology after becoming a parent caregiver and the advice she gives others on the journey (along with some other nuggets). I appreciated her candor and hope you get something out of this episode. This episode is also available in video on YouTube. https://notyourmamasautism.com/https://www.instagram.com/notyourmamasautism/https://www.facebook.com/NotYourMamasAutism/

Sylvia Lopez, her home, & spirit are all a bastion of inclusion. Much of the credit goes to the home her parents provided and raised her & her siblings in. It's also why she's such a staunch advocate for the marginalized and underserved. She's a wife and mother of four adult children which includes one daughter who is neurotypical & 3 boys who are each on the autism spectrum. Sylvia & her husband had to make the unenviable choice to find alternative housing for one of her sons…then face the challenge of not being able to see him for months at a time during the Covid pandemic. She joins Shawn to share her journey…& her hope. — eMail:wearejusttwodads@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/justtwodads LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justtwodads Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearejusttwodads YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-GN4T9fkHEVR5R_16w_7bw The Den Men's Group: https://forms.gle/xe8ujJunPCMzBgw49 Sponsored by Billy Footwear: https://billyfootwear.com/?ref=just-two-dads #SylviaLopez #SpecialNeedsNetwork #ParentAdvocateMentor

{This episode was first broadcast live on June 18, 2023 on WPKN} Host Mike Merli sits down with Ramon Garcia, a New Britain resident and Parent Advocate with ConnCAN engaged in education equity work here in Connecticut. For more on ConnCAN: https://conncan.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ConnCAN/ https://twitter.com/conncan

Welcome to another episode of Rad Mom Radio! This week my guest is Scotti Weintraub of Reframe Parenting - Scotti is the mom of 2 teen boys.  After supporting her kids when they struggled at school, she's using her hard-won experience to save other parents time and heartache with Reframe Parenting. She loves nothing more than helping other parents find the knowledge & resources they need. You can learn more about Scotti and her work by visiting her website; www.reframeparenting.comThank you for listening!

Today, we have a very special guest  Lisa Bachman (@lisatheparentadvocate) is a Parent Advocate, In her book The Book We Wih We Had  she discusses her journey as mom to a son who was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome.  It was a hard fight and long battle to be able to get him the correct diagnosis and help that he needed to thrive.Their story is one of anger, heartbreak, hope, and love. No matter your childs diagnosis, you will be able to relate to many parts of this book. This book had us in tears and  had us cheering over the victories.  It is worth the read, or if your an audiobook fan, a listen. How to find LisaWebsite: https://www.canyouhearit.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lisatheparentadvocate/IG: https://www.instagram.com/lisatheparentadvocate/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisatheparentadvocate/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisatheparentadvocate?_t=8bZlvjBF8JS&_r=1Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/LisatheParentAdvocate/The Book We Wish We Had  is available in print, ebook and audio!Yo can find it at these retailers.Amazon (print,kindle,audio)  https://amzn.to/44NuCdLBarnes & Noble AudibleSpotifyVarious other book sites!Follow Us @ https://www.instagram.com/sothisishollandpodcast/Want to join a kick ass supportive community with other special needs parents? We got you! Check out So...This is Holland | FacebookConnect with Michelle@ https://www.instagram.com/michellefinncoaching/If you are interested in having Michelle as a coach Visit https://michellefinncoaching.comConnct with Donna @ https://www.instagram.com/determineddonna/

This week's IEP Team BONUS Series has a special guest! Meet Amy Sorrow, Doctor of Audiology! In this episode we discuss: 1) What audiologist do 2) The overlap and difference between Audiologists and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teachers (DHH) 3) Auditory Processing and why it's so controversial 4) Qualifications of Audiologists Download FREE IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide Join the Facebook Group Shownotes Connect with Amy!

Description: Jennifer Turner, LCSW, Senior Research Associate at the University of Missouri Kansas City Institute for Human Development and Assistant Director of the LifeCourse Nexus Training and Technical Assistance Center, discusses the Charting the LifeCourse Framework and how it can be used in the person-centered planning process. Interviewers: Jaime Zahid, BA, Training & Consultation Specialist at The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities & Melanie Ayers, Parent Advocate and Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador Click for Full Transcript of Episode 11

Marcy Galle is a Parent Advocate and Co-Founder of Families Engaged For Effective Education. She is a former city councilmember of Willow Park just north of Aledo, Texas. Marcy is an expert in public information requests, the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) and the public education grievance process. When local ISDs lawyer up, she steps in to help families exercise their parental rights as outlined in the Texas Education Code. There is a pattern of ungodly behavior in Godley ISD where she has dealt with the administration, the school board, and superintendent shirking their responsibilities and circumventing the law by propping up their lawyers against parents. She is also advocating for parents in Joshua ISD, Fort Worth ISD and others. Parents are being denied their constitutional right to speak at school board meetings. Districts across Texas are deploying antagonistic and disrespectful tactics to dissuade parents from testifying at board meetings. They often go into closed session for 1-2 hours at the beginning of meetings making working parents wait until the closed sessions adjourn before hearing public testimonies. DeSoto ISD is another repeat offender of TOMA. Regarding the captive market of public school students fed into the predatory social-emotional learning cash cow for vendors, parents are benign denied their right to opt in or opt out of these experimental learning technologies and strategies. Marcy helps families understand the laws written to protect children and parents so they can be empowered with the law in order to fight lawlessness. Marcy can be contacted at marcy.m.galle@gmail.com Families Engaged for Effective Education is on Facebook Website: Familiesengaged.orgTexas Lawyers CreedBrought to you by:https://MoveFreelyAmerica.orghttps://OBBMNetworkPodcasts.comhttps://OBBMNetworkBrands.comJunkluggers of Grapevine, Irving, and Denton 630-470-8307Terrel Tipton, Insperity HR Services, 972-409-4316Support the show

**LAST DAY FOR GIVEAWAY!!** I used to think Speech Language Pathologists (SLP's) just helped people to talk more clearly... ...turns out they do A LOT more than that! In this epispode we discuss: -Qualifications for SLP's (and a TINY but about SLP Assistants) -Speech Therapy scope of practice (articulation, expressive & receptive language, pragmatics, and augmentitive and alternitive communication) -Roles (case manager, treatment provider) Shownotes Join the Facebook Group! **LAST DAY TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!** Rate and Review the Podcast in your preferred player & take a screenshot to submit! Make sure you are on the email list by CLICKING THIS LINK TO SIGN UP CLINK THIS LINK to fill out your submission form! You have until Thanksgiving 2022 to fill out your form to be entered into the drawings!

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Katie Holl, author of – Charlie Learns About Her Food Allergies. She lives in Iowa and is the mother of 3 children, all of which have multiple food allergies and her oldest has asthma. Between her three children, they manage: dairy, egg, peanut, shrimp, and tree nut allergies (can have coconut). She just published her children's picture book, with the hopes of empowering those with food allergies and educate those without. She hopes to write an entire collection covering topics like travel, holidays, daycare, school and more!Today we will talk to Katie about what her experience writing and publishing a children's book, her family's diagnosis and first reactions, and what it's been like navigating a full life with food allergy.   Helpful links from this episode:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KatieHollCreativeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiehollcreative/Katie Holl Creative: katiehollcreative.com Get a copy of Charlie Learns About Her Food Allergies: https://www.katiehollcreative.com/shop The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636Food Allergy Talk: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/Blog: https://foodallergypi.comTwitter: @foodallergypi & @fatalkpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodallergypi/ and https://www.instagram.com/foodallergytalk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodallergypiEmail: foodallergypi@gmail.com

In this episode of Pinot and Parenting, we had the pleasure of speaking with filmmaker Olivier Bernier. Olivier speaks about he and his wife's journey with their son, Emilio, from his birth through to his start of preschool. Olivier outlines the challenges they faced with the New York City public school system when their son with Down syndrome applied to pre-kindergarten. We also discuss his new film, Forget Me Not, in which he and his wife turn the camera on their family as they navigate the often segregated school system to secure an inclusive education for their son.    For more information on the Olivier Bernier and his film, please visit:  Forget Me Not | About The Film (forgetmenotdocumentary.com)   For more information on back pocket essentials, please visit: Backpocket Essentials Toddler Parenting Course | Thriving Toddler

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?They will learn more about the Nonprofit Resource Hub, how the association provides education, resources, support and services to nonprofit organizations. The audience will also learn about the Hub's first half day professional board development conference taking place on November 15th in NYC.EPISODE SUMMARY:Alison La Ferlita serves as the Executive Director for the Nonprofit Resource Hub. She is widely recognized as a strong and committed advocate of business and community development. She is the CEO of Plum+ Copper, LLC, an executive management consulting firm supporting nonprofit organizations and trade associations and an active community volunteer, having served on the boards of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Association for Professional Fundraisers, Long Island (AFPLI), and participates in the Long Beach Community Collaborative(LBCC). In addition, she serves as a Parent Advocate for parents of children with special needs and has served as a foster mom to rescue dogs. In 2021, Alison was recognized for her work and honored with a Women of Distinction Award, presented by Assemblywoman, Melissa Miller. She and her husband of 19 years reside in Long Beach and is the proud mom to two great boys, Shane and Reilly and dog mom to Bear and Maisy.Name of your organization: Nonprofit Resource HubWebsite: nonprofitresourcehub.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaferlita/ Tune in for this sensible conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

As part of our Dyslexia Awareness Month series, listen to a previous episode with parent and advocate Katie Hickerson. September 24, 2021 “I just thought kids learned how to read… and my daughter didn't. She could identify 4 letters by the end of kindergarten .” Katie Hickerson's daughter, Cora, went from a joyous little one to a child with lots of big feelings after starting school, saying she felt stupid.Katie pulled Cora out of school to be homeschooled - providing structured literacy instruction alongside rigorous tutoring through the International Dyslexia Association. In less than two years, Cora went from meeting a 1% reading benchmark to 92% and was back to herself - full of joy, laughter, and confidence. How can parents (and educators) support the reading science movement? Listen and learn!

Jerry speaks with Tiffany Justice, parent advocate and co-founder of Moms for Liberty. Restoration PAC is a non-partisan political action committee that sponsors political activities advocating for policy changes and/or the election or defeat of candidates on the basis of time-tested conservative principles. Visit our website: https://restorationofamerica.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restorationamerica Twitter: https://twitter.com/Restorationroa Instagram: https://instagram.com/restorationpac/ GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/restorationpac

Emily and Marissa talk travel and hurricanes, toddlers who grow too darn quickly, and welcome guest Diane Durivage, who chats about the benefits of inclusive education, her experience in advocacy and her daughter's journey through inclusive education as an individual with Down Syndrome. All this and more on Episode 30 of "Online and Inspired" - www.onlineandinspired.com or Spotify, Apple, Google, or Audible! #motherhood #parenthood #advocacy #growth #journey #inclusion #education #classroom #learning #publicschool #publiceducation #specialeducation

Have you ever wondered what social skills you should be teaching your child or what social skills goals you should ask for in your child's IEP? Today, we are diving into all things social skills for neurodivergent learners and IEP goals.   Rebecca Beaudet of the Com Collab is joining us to share their insight on what social skills mean and what the Neurodiversity Movement is. We are also covering when and when not to have social skills goals in IEPs, the reason many common tools for teaching social skills are not what is best for children, and what good social skills goals look like.   Shownotes: theieplab.com/episode68   FREE Summit: theieplab.com/summit   Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/IEPlab Rebecca's Website: https://thecomcollab.com/

Shandra Monterastelli, Senior Staff Attorney at Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP) sits down with Lane Hagan, Parent advocate and founder of Libby's Friends. _ Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Getting divorced is hard enough, but if you have a child that has special needs and requires special services, that can make everything significantly harder. What if you and your ex don't agree on what's necessary? What if you're not even on the same page about what is going on with your child and whether they're even considered special needs? Working with a parent advocate can be one of the best decisions you make, and you must listen to this episode if you're looking for answers to understanding the definition of special needs, the difference between and IEP and 504 and who is eligible. (Guest: Rebecca Stern, Divorce & Family Mediator and Special Education Parent Advocate) Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @exexperts.

Have you considered getting an outside tutor for your child but are unsure what that would look like with their IEP? There can be a lot of questions when thinking about getting outside support for your child. Today, Jessyka Coulter from Ace Cookie Tutoring is here to give us some insight on getting the most out of outside tutoring services.   In today's episode, we are diving into all things tutoring with Jessyka Coulter. Jessyca is a former paraprofessional who is now using the skills and knowledge from supporting in the classroom to help students outside of school with her tutoring business. We are diving into the benefits of tutoring, the importance of solid communication between tutor and IEP team, and finding a great tutor for your child. If you are wondering if your child could benefit from an outside tutor, this is an episode you don't want to miss!   If you are looking to get a better understanding of what you are actually reading when looking at your child's IEP, I have an amazing resource for you! The Decoding IEP Workshop offers live q&a with me, an informative workshop, and a Facebook group for follow-up support. Not sure if you can make it? The workshop will be recorded and you will have access to it indefinitely!   Be sure to join my Facebook group, The Parent IEP Lab Insiders, to ask any questions you have, connect with other parents, and share within our amazing supportive community!   In this episode, we cover: Announcement: The Decoding IEP Data workshop is open for enrollment The benefits of receiving tutoring outside of school The different levels of communication between tutors and the IEP team and what a tutor's role may be in IEP meetings How and where to find a good fit tutor for your child   Connect with Jessyca: Website Facebook Facebook Group: Teaching Teens to Love Learning Fall into Learning Event Signup!   Connect with Beth: The Parent IEP Lab Insiders Facebook Group Instagram @theieplab Website   Related Podcast Episodes and Resources: Free Parent IEP Role Cheat Sheet

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey start a conversation with board certified Behavior Analyst, Jen Benna. Jen has developed some great resources, programs, and support for families in the world of special education. She serves her clients as a trainer, coach and advocate, and shares where it is important to fill in those “missing information gaps” for parents. Resources: Jen's Website: https://www.jenniferbenna.com Let's Talk Learning Disabilities Website: https://ltldpodcast.com Contact info for the podcast: letstalklearningdisabilities@gmail.com E-Diagnostic Learning Website: https://ediagnosticlearning.com Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eDiaglearning/ Twitter: @diaglearning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diagnostic-learning-services/ Instagram: @diaglearning

     Slam the Gavel welcomes Amy Betts to the show. She is a protective mom, parent advocate, and the President of Aidiley's - a non-profit in North Carolina. Aidileys works to improve the quality of life for women and their families. Amy is striving to be the change that she wants to see.     We discussed the legal abuses and the abuse of the power within theFamily court corruption that perpetuates years of generational trauma as well as unlawful ex-parte communication that takes place on a routine basis. There are also fraudulent charges to keep the litigation going and in turn keeps the family law attorney's money flowing. Another topic was how complaints and lawsuits are ignored and judges unlawfully appointing those that contribute to their judge campaigns.     Excellent and intense conversation and Amy will be back on the show after the Rally in Washington DC on the 21st.Find "aidileys" online - the website "aidileys.org" and the major social media outlets (the links can be found at the bottom of each page of the 'aidileys' website).There is a 'contact us' page to reach out, if you want to share information for awareness, or let us know of resources that have helped your case.Amy BettsEmail: aidileys@gmail.comFounder, aidileys.coSupport the show(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://beentheregotout.com/https://monicaszymonik.mykajabi.com/Masterclass  USE CODE SLAM THE GAVEL PODCAST FOR 10% OFF THE COURSEhttp://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Music by: mictechmusic@yahoo.comSupport the show

Slam the Gavel welcomes Amy Betts to the show. She is a protective mom, parent advocate, and the President of Aidiley's - a non-profit in North Carolina. Aidileys works to improve the quality of life for women and their families. Amy is striving to be the change that she wants to see. We discussed the legal abuses and the abuse of the power within theFamily court corruption that perpetuates years of generational trauma as well as unlawful ex-parte communication that takes place on a routine basis. There are also fraudulent charges to keep the litigation going and in turn keeps the family law attorney's money flowing. Another topic was how complaints and lawsuits are ignored and judges unlawfully appointing those that contribute to their judge campaigns. Excellent and intense conversation and Amy will be back on the show after the Rally in Washington DC on the 21st. Find "aidileys" online - the website "aidileys.org" and the major social media outlets (the links can be found at the bottom of each page of the 'aidileys' website). There is a 'contact us' page to reach out, if you want to share information for awareness, or let us know of resources that have helped your case. Amy Betts Email: aidileys@gmail.com Founder, aidileys.co Support the show(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri) http://beentheregotout.com/ https://monicaszymonik.mykajabi.com/Masterclass USE CODE SLAM THE GAVEL PODCAST FOR 10% OFF THE COURSE http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/ Music by: mictechmusic@yahoo.com

Ever hear ESY thrown around like you are supposed to know what it means? Let's dive into why you may want to advocate for ESY -- AND why you may not want it for your child! Also, we talk about how children qualify for ESY services! Shownotes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast Parent IEP Get Started Pack: www.parentfriendlyot.com/pack 

What is an "Autism Program"? Who does it support, what does the transition "in" and "out" of the program look like, and what are some things that make the parent-teacher relationship strong and supportive for the child? Join me with Gabriella Gonzalez as we get insights about specialized programming and even address some touchy topics such as behavior management and how this is *hopefully* changing in schools!

Is your child going from preschool to Kinder? Elementary to middle school? Are you moving, changing districts, or choosing a school within the same district? In this episode, we are talking about standard meetings and events you can ask for as well as the top 10 questions to ask the receiving team to get a better idea of what your child's school life would look like at that school! Freebie link: www.parentfriendlyot.com/transition Show Notes: www.parentfriendlyot.com/episode-27 

Tina Carney is this week's Raising Rochester guest. Tina is a committed parent advocate in Rochester and Monroe County. Tina shares her personal experience as a parent trying to get her children the services they need, describes how she got involved as a parent leader in this community, and details how she believes child serving systems need to better engage and empower parents. She and host Pete Nabozny also discuss recent Early Intervention legislation and Governor Hochul's Early Intervention budget proposal. Tell the Legislature that Early Intervention needs an 11% rate increase this year. Tina's Affiliations: Monroe County Early Intervention Coordinating Council ROC The Future School Readiness Outcomes Team Dyslexia Allies of Western NY Community Advocates of Struggling Learners (Gates-Chili) Greater Rochester Parent Leadership Training Institute

This week on “The Learning Curve,” co-host Gerard Robinson and guest co-host Derrell Bradford talk with Virginia Walden Ford, education advocate and author of Voices, Choices, and Second Chances, and School Choice: A Legacy to Keep. She shares her experiences growing up and desegregating high schools in Little Rock, Arkansas in the mid-1960s, and the lessons she carried forward in her school... Source

Description: Julie Lounds Taylor, PhD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Investigator at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, discusses transition to adult life. Interviewers: Carrie Coffield, PhD, Assistant Professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Director of Pre-Service Training at The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities and NJLEND Training Director & Tara Palamarik, Parent Advocate and NJLEND Family Fellow 2020-2021 Click for Full Transcript of Episode 4

My name is Ali Kessler. I am not only a protective parent advocate, but I am a mom who just lost my 4.5-year-old son to a filicide-suicide just six months ago. Greyson Kessler was four years old when his own father murdered him during his court-ordered parenting time in the midst of a 'high conflict custody battle in Fort Lauderdale. I was a single mom from the very beginning. Greyson's father wanted nothing to do with us until he filed a paternity case when Greyson was six months old, for which he was instantly awarded 50% joint- custody. I was in an ongoing battle to protect my son despite years of evidence, including threats, degrading texts, violation of signed agreements, refusal to pay for school and activities, refusal to agree on anything, and then finally cyber stalked and tracking devices on my car. and then a petition for a domestic violence injunction the day before Greyson was killed, which was denied. I also begged for an emergency pick-up order when Greyson was missing from school for two days, and that was also denied.The day before Greyson was murdered, I went down to the courthouse to file a domestic violence injunction. Two hours after filing, the injunction was denied stating not enough evidence was provided even though I wrote in BIG letters; I fear for my life, my boyfriends' life, and most of all, my son's life. I also attached 250 pages of documents and texts with threats and erratic behavior. I also tried to get an emergency pick-up order because Grey was missing from school for two days, which was also denied. I then brought my car into a body shop in which they found a tracker on my car. I immediately brought the tracker to the Plantation Police Dept. and filed a claim. The morning my son was found dead, I called the police three times during the course of the day to get wellness checks because he was still not in school. I called Broward Sheriff's Office, Child Protective Services, Ft. Lauderdale Police; nobody would help me, stating the child was with his parent. That night I hired a locksmith to break down the door and coordinated the police to be there, and they found Greyson and his father dead with gunshots to their heads. Despite four years of trying to get protection, I was failed by multiple lawyers, mediators, custody evaluators, and three judges.After living a parent's worst nightmare for six months, I, along with an army of Family Court advocates and local politicians, finally received news that Greyson's Law was filed in the state of Florida. Kessler has been fighting for legislation that would allow judges to remove a child from a home over concerns that one parent is threatening or abusing the other. Kessler said to MSNBC, "I have to fight for my son who can't fight for himself." According to news reports, on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, state Senator Lori Berman of Palm Beach and state Representative Michael Grieco of Miami filed a bill, "Greyson's Law," which is the unfortunate product of the tragic death of 4-year-old Greyson Kessler. Greyson was the victim of a murder-suicide involving his father just a couple of months prior, which was 100% preventable.You can show support to honor Greyson by purchasing a Mom + Gigs shirt, and loved ones created a GoFundMe page to assist Kessler with her living expenses during her time of need.You can also find more Richard Listens content on Instagram (@RichardListens), Facebook (@Richard Listens), and RichardListens.com. Support the show (http://patreon.com/Richardlistens)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/richardlistens/donations

Upcoming Show: Remembering Greyson and Greyson's law; Speaking Your Voice until Change Happens with Mother Ali KesslerThe Release Date of the Show is Monday, January 24th @ 9 am PDT, Listen in for more amazing nuggets from Parent Advocate Ali KesslerYou can also find more Richard Listens content on Instagram (@RichardListens), Facebook (@Richard Listens), and RichardListens.com. Support the show (http://patreon.com/Richardlistens)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/richardlistens/donations

Sarah Jo Vincent has been in the addictions and recovery field in various capacities for over 29 years. She works with at-risk youth and families as a Recovery Mentor, Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Financial Education Strategist, and Parent Advocate. She is the Senior Sober Coach for the Beyond Sober program and she is passionate about meeting the needs of her clients. She has recently launched Recovery Revolution,with a friend, to help establish a  forward facing recovery community focused on creating new healthy mindset and fitness habits. She runs a nonprofit, Soul Purpose, and  works with at-risk youth with her mobile fitness unit that she takes to various treatment facilities, schools, and the juvenile department, and focuses on holistic fitness, and life skills, in her programming. She focuses on health and fitness as way to create and sustain healthy habits and ways to cope with struggles and adversity.She connects with youth and their families and is uniquely able to meet people where they are, especially in the struggle. She has also developed the Alliance Program that is a youth/ guardian conflict resolution blueprint.Her passion is public speaking and helping  develop  a recovery community to help deal with generational addiction and poverty.  As an ex cocaine addict that has overcome trauma from childhood abuse, an eating disorder, obesity, cocaine addiction, and other self-destructive behaviors, she knows what it's like to feel lost.  She understands the struggle to overcome adversity and helps others move from questioning life to finding purpose. Sarah understands that overcoming adversity is a multifaceted journey that involves faith,family,finances, fitness, and community . She knows the power of focusing on mindset to discover your worth, grow your self-esteem, and feel empowered to reach your goals. Through fitness and self-exploration she has been able to step out of old identities that she allowed others to place on her, and step into her purpose and passion. Sarah's purpose is to educate, empower and elevate clients beyond their current circumstances. She is mission-driven to help others see that their past is not their potential.  

With an admitted lack of knowledge on dyslexia, host Jessica Kidwell has a beginner's lesson on this disability with Lorraine Hightower, Certified Dyslexia Advocate and Consultant.  In this episode we discuss:The definition of dyslexia and its prevalenceThe signs and indicators of dyslexia in preschool aged and older childrenSteps parents should take if they suspect their child has dyslexiaGold standards for treatment and remediationHow the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and State criteria can lead to inequity in treatment as well as an adversarial relationship with public schoolsHow to best partner with your school team to advocate for your childThe use and need for accomodationsHow dyslexia impacts adults and our societyAbout Lorraine Hightower:Lorraine is a certified Dyslexia Advocate & Consultant who helps parents of children with dyslexia navigate the special education process. Working collaboratively with schools, she creates appropriate educational plans that allow children to learn and thrive. Lorraine also informs and influences education leaders, legislators, and community members on best practices for educating children with dyslexia. In 2016, she was awarded “Child Advocate of the Year'' by the Virginia Parent and Teacher Association. Lorraine holds a certificate in Special Education Advocacy from the William and Mary Law School and is a member of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA). Lorraine's advocacy at the state level resulted in mandated teacher training on dyslexia as well as improved reading interventions in local school districts. https://www.lorrainehightower.com/Resources Mentioned:International Dyslexia Association https://dyslexiaida.org/Sally Shaywitz, MDYale Center for Dyslexiahttps://dyslexia.yale.edu/National Center for Learning Disabilitieshttps://www.ncld.org/Support the podcast:https://www.patreon.com/neuroversity

Join Winifred A. Winston and LeDerick Horne with Nikki Francis for another Bad Azz Parent segment. Nikki discusses her journey advocating for her daughter in Maryland public schools and as well as in North Carolina. She shares how instrumental her daughter's self awareness was in her decision to leave the traditional public school system and decide to homeschool her daughter, more specifically join a Co-op.

Raya Karin is an amazing woman, educator, advocate, mother and so much more!  Today's episode is full of so much helpful, eye opening information and I'm so grateful she was willing to share a few of her stories with us all!  Raya not only is an advocate for herself, she advocates for her two daughters and others in the community!Connect with Raya!WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInLinktreeYoutubeRead the Blog Post here! ______________Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability™ product I'll be launching in 2021.Sign Up Here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

Twenty years ago Nelsinia Ramos not only had a young daughter with autism, but was struggling to learn English and navigate the special education system at the same time. It was intimidating to say the least. Looking back, that experience is what fuels her desire to help other families in her work at Wisconsin FACETS today. In this podcast, Nelsinia,  now the Associate Director at the statewide parent support organization, talks about the unique obstacles for Latino families raising children with disabilities, shares more about how Wisconsin FACETS tries to help and tells us her dream for the future. Contact Nelsinia at Wisconsin FACETS: 877-374-0511 or 4140374-4645www.wifacets.orgNelsinia Ramos is the Associate Director of WI FACETS, Inc. and co-director of the Parent Training and Information Center. She has worked for WI FACETS since 2003 and has extensive experience implementing parent support programs and outreach activities. Nelsinia also serves as senior specialist for the Region C Parent Technical Assistance Center, a federal funded grant that assists parent centers in 16 states in the Midwest; and is the Multicultural Outreach Coordinator for the Wisconsin Special Education Mediation Project. Support the show (https://arcwi.org/donate/)