Podcasts about parenting special needs

In this episode, host Samantha Cieslinski interviews singer-songwriter Christine Irizarry about her new song 'I'll Sit With You' and her experiences as a mother of four, including two adopted children with special needs. Christine's music offers empathy and support to parents navigating the challenges of parenthood. The conversation covers topics such as Christine's favorite wine, her challenges with insurance companies, her sister's upcoming theater performance, her journey of adoption, and the unexpected challenges of advocating for her children's needs. Christine also discusses the importance of maintaining a fitness routine and the complexities of parenting and fostering a sense of self in her children. In this conversation, Samantha and Christine discuss the challenges of parenting and the importance of support and empathy. Christine shares her experiences as a mother of children with special needs and how she has learned to navigate the complexities of parenting through therapy and self-reflection. They also discuss Christine's latest song, 'I'll Sit With You,' which is a personal and vulnerable reflection on the loneliness and isolation that can come with motherhood. Christine emphasizes the importance of reaching out for support and the power of simply sitting with someone in their struggles. She also shares her future musical projects, including a generational story and a therapeutic children's album.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Christine Irizarry and 'I'll Sit With You'09:17 Adopting Children with Special Needs22:48 The Journey of Learning and Adapting22:51 Navigating Parenting Styles and Challenges24:31 The Power of Gentle Parenting and Open Communication28:04 Parenting Children with Special Needs31:24 The Story Behind 'I'll Sit With You'39:27 The Importance of Support and Empathy in Motherhood43:44 Future Musical Projects and GoalsI'll Sit With You on SpotifyChristineirizarry.bandzoogle.com The Running Wine Mom@therunningwinemom_

Join Larah and guest Katie White as they talk about the second stage of the Five Stages of the Autism Diagnosis for the Christ-following parent. BIG News! We've launched RaisingAutisticDisciples.com! We are also launching an online support group for parents and caregivers who are raising autistic disciples. Sign up today!

Today's episode is going to bless your socks off! I had the amazing privilege to sit down and chat with Laura Hernandez of Mama Systems. She is a homeschooling mom of 10 children, which includes some children with special needs. The grace and understanding that she bestows upon moms in this episode is life-giving. We dive in deep and it gets quite personal and raw. You'll hear how she makes decisions for each of her children every year, how she gets to the other side of mom guilt, keeps up with the most important tasks of the day, and shares how others can come alongside families with special needs children. Enjoy this sweet conversation. ♥ Leigh   Laura's website: www.mamasystems.net Instagram: www.instagram.com/mamasystems Facebook: www.facebook.com/mamasystems.net Caretaker Support: https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama   JOIN CLARIFY YOUR HOMESCHOOL TODAY --> www.clarifyyourhomeschool.com   Website - > www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter - > https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community -＞https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow -＞https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect -＞ info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes:  156. What to Do When Your Homeschool Child Doesn't See You As Their Teacher   175. Discovering Your Purpose in Homeschool--What You Really Need to Focus On!   178. 10 Ways to Set Up Your Daily Homeschool Schedule

Author and podcaster Sara Clime shares how God has grown her faith through parenting a child with special needs. 2 Corinthians 4:8 (NIV)“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;” https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: @livesteadyonInstagram: @angiebaughman421 Looking for something not listed? It's probably here: https://linktr.ee/livesteadyon https://takeheartspecialmoms.com/ https://saraclime.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takeheartspecialmoms/ https://www.facebook.com/saraclimeauthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeheartspecialmoms/ https://www.instagram.com/saraclime/Podcast: Take Heart Special Moms Sara's book, “Other Side of Special: Navigating the Messy, Emotional, Joy-Filled Life of  Special Needs Mom,” written with Amy J. Brown and Carrie M. Holt, is available wherever books are sold. Amy J. Brown can be found here: https://www.amyjbrown.com/Carrie M. Holt can be found here: https://carriemholt.com/ Sara Clime is a writer, business owner, wife, boy mom/sarcasm interpreter, and organization nerd, and “nerd” is a term of endearment in her home. It's taken her years to embrace her inner-geek and she is super proud of it! Theme music:Heartwarming by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3864-heartwarmingLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Find all the details about the Abide workshop here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/fG9WH7X/abideworksopPreroll musicHorizon by Wayfair

What if you've gone through this whole evaluation process, trying to get your child an IEP...and thinking you are going in the right direction... And then you come to the eligibility meeting and your child is denied an IEP.  So...what next??  In this episode we discuss: 1) Examining your reasons for an IEP to make sure you're on the right path 2) What you learned from the process (eligibility checklists, school culture, etc) 3) What supports WITHOUT an IEP could look like (using flex scheduling as an example) 4) What your next steps could be (IEE and/or how to go about asking for another evaluation) Still need more help? Check out the NEW offering by The IEP Lab: 1:1 Advocacy Power Hours! 60 minutes of clear-outcome, focused attention on your paperwork, story, ending in clear action steps to move you towards your individualized goal.  Check out more information and get 20% OFF this summer www.TheIEPLab.com/PowerHour Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode129  

What if you've gone through this whole evaluation process, trying to get your child an IEP...and thinking you are going in the right direction... And then you come to the eligibility meeting and your child is denied an IEP.  So...what next??  In this episode we discuss: 1) Examining your reasons for an IEP to make sure you're on the right path 2) What you learned from the process (eligibility checklists, school culture, etc) 3) What supports WITHOUT an IEP could look like (using flex scheduling as an example) 4) What your next steps could be (IEE and/or how to go about asking for another evaluation) Still need more help? Check out the NEW offering by The IEP Lab: 1:1 Advocacy Power Hours! 60 minutes of clear-outcome, focused attention on your paperwork, story, ending in clear action steps to move you towards your individualized goal.  Check out more information and get 20% OFF this summer www.TheIEPLab.com/PowerHour Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode129  

Does this sound familiar? Your child "keeps it together" during school hours...and then when arriving home for the day they fall apart emotionally and energetically.  This isn't them being manipulitive, or tricky at all...they are what's termed "masking" at school, something that has been described in the autistic community as a very stressful experience.  On this episode, we have guest Tara Marshall, an autistic adult and speech language assistant. She shares her experiences with masking and how to advocate for their support within school walls as well as when they come home. TRIGGER WARNING Tara describes a traumatic event about a special object to her and what was done to it. It may be triggering to some people. [Around ______] Tara's email: azautisticadvocate@hotmail.com IEP Process Step By Step Guide: www.TheIEPLab.com/IEP Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode128   

Does this sound familiar? Your child "keeps it together" during school hours...and then when arriving home for the day they fall apart emotionally and energetically.  This isn't them being manipulitive, or tricky at all...they are what's termed "masking" at school, something that has been described in the autistic community as a very stressful experience.  On this episode, we have guest Tara Marshall, an autistic adult and speech language assistant. She shares her experiences with masking and how to advocate for their support within school walls as well as when they come home. TRIGGER WARNING Tara describes a traumatic event about a special object to her and what was done to it. It may be triggering to some people. [Around ______] Tara's email: azautisticadvocate@hotmail.com IEP Process Step By Step Guide: www.TheIEPLab.com/IEP Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode128   

I mention this in every intro...and it's time to not only break it down, but actually have examples from a real live person of what focusing on these 3 areas has meant for a real parent advocate! As you will learn today, Chellor Crossley, parent advocate and resident guide for the self-care session included in The Parent Advocacy Club is here to guide us through her journey so far! (sumemr enrollment is open NOW for The Parent Advocacy Club! Check it out at www.TheIEPLab.com/club) In this episode we cover: 1) The 3 pillars of parent advocacy Beth observed in over 400 IEP meetings 2) Chellor's journey, pointing out that this can really be a rollercoaster of successes and challenges 3) The support offered in The Parent Advocacy Club and the extra bonus announced at the end of the episode! The Parent Advocacy Club: www.TheIEPLab.com/club Connect with Chellor on Instagram: @ChellorsHouseofLight

I mention this in every intro...and it's time to not only break it down, but actually have examples from a real live person of what focusing on these 3 areas has meant for a real parent advocate! As you will learn today, Chellor Crossley, parent advocate and resident guide for the self-care session included in The Parent Advocacy Club is here to guide us through her journey so far! (sumemr enrollment is open NOW for The Parent Advocacy Club! Check it out at www.TheIEPLab.com/club) In this episode we cover: 1) The 3 pillars of parent advocacy Beth observed in over 400 IEP meetings 2) Chellor's journey, pointing out that this can really be a rollercoaster of successes and challenges 3) The support offered in The Parent Advocacy Club and the extra bonus announced at the end of the episode! The Parent Advocacy Club: www.TheIEPLab.com/club Connect with Chellor on Instagram: @ChellorsHouseofLight

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Do you want your school team talking to an outside provider? And what would they talk about? And is it helpful? How do we get them to talk to each other? Just like so many other things about IEP advocacy, this episode is going to be focused a LOT about communication. And this one in particular is helpful to hone in on, because allowing the school to talk to any other provider is your sole right to decide. In this episode we cover: 1) What is a "release of information" and how does it work? 2) Personal experiences of use of the release (from an outpatient OT perspective as well as a school OT perspective) 3) Some pro's and con's of using this system for communication! Sign up for the FREE Webinar THIS FRIDAY (yes, replay will be sent out afterwards!) www.TheIEPLab.com/webinar Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode126 Join the Facebook group (link right at www.TheIEPLab.com/podcast at the top!)

Do you want your school team talking to an outside provider? And what would they talk about? And is it helpful? How do we get them to talk to each other? Just like so many other things about IEP advocacy, this episode is going to be focused a LOT about communication. And this one in particular is helpful to hone in on, because allowing the school to talk to any other provider is your sole right to decide. In this episode we cover: 1) What is a "release of information" and how does it work? 2) Personal experiences of use of the release (from an outpatient OT perspective as well as a school OT perspective) 3) Some pro's and con's of using this system for communication! Sign up for the FREE Webinar THIS FRIDAY (yes, replay will be sent out afterwards!) www.TheIEPLab.com/webinar Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode126 Join the Facebook group (link right at www.TheIEPLab.com/podcast at the top!)

This week we have a very special couple joining us to share their story on the steps they took and where they are today to help their son, who was diagnosed with special needs. This story will touch your heart! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/randy-l-boyd/support

When you are already on edge with an IEP meeting coming up, nothing is worse than not knowing what to expect when it comes to scheduling the meeting itself! Well, all that stress of scheduling is over after today, because we are breaking down how the process SHOULD go when it's easy-peasy, and several things that are in your control (aka staying ahead of the process) that makes the whole process less stressful. In this episode we cover: 1) The steps that should happen to have a happy scheduling of an annual IEP meeting 2) Common FAQ's when it comes to the school staff's availability, not making deadlines for the start of IEP meetings, and how you can anticipate the meeting months in advance 3) One of Beth's mantras for life that absolutely applies to scheduling IEP meetings! Download the FREE IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide Check out your FREE 30 day trial of The Parent Advocacy Club Shownotes

When you are already on edge with an IEP meeting coming up, nothing is worse than not knowing what to expect when it comes to scheduling the meeting itself! Well, all that stress of scheduling is over after today, because we are breaking down how the process SHOULD go when it's easy-peasy, and several things that are in your control (aka staying ahead of the process) that makes the whole process less stressful. In this episode we cover: 1) The steps that should happen to have a happy scheduling of an annual IEP meeting 2) Common FAQ's when it comes to the school staff's availability, not making deadlines for the start of IEP meetings, and how you can anticipate the meeting months in advance 3) One of Beth's mantras for life that absolutely applies to scheduling IEP meetings! Download the FREE IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide Check out your FREE 30 day trial of The Parent Advocacy Club Shownotes

Jan Stewart is a highly regarded mental health governance expert and advocate.  Her brutally honest memoir Hold on Tight:  A Parent's Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness describes her emotional roller coaster story parenting two children with multiple mental health disorders.  Her mission is to inspire parents to persevere, as well as to better educate their families, friends, health care professionals, educators, and employers.  Jan chairs the Board of Directors at Kerry's Place Autism Services, Canada's largest autism services provider, and was previously Vice Chair at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.  She spent most of her career as a senior Partner with the global executive search firm Egon Zehnder.  Jan is a Diamond Life Master in bridge and enjoys fitness, genealogy and dance.Follow Jan:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeSupport the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book

Deaf/Blindness is one of the 13 eligibility categories set out by IDEA (the federal law that outlines special education) In this episode we: -Take a look at eligibility criteria for this category taking Colorado's Checklist as an example -Talk about complexities of this particular category (especially in light of staffing shortages) -AND of course, talk about common missed opportunities within the eligibility process! The Parent IEP Advocacy Summit starts TODAY! There is still time to grab your ticket and not miss out on any of the live Q&A's, raffle prizes, connecting with other parents, and learning from our 19 speakers!!! Get your Ticket: www.TheIEPLab.com/summit Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode69

Deaf/Blindness is one of the 13 eligibility categories set out by IDEA (the federal law that outlines special education) In this episode we: -Take a look at eligibility criteria for this category taking Colorado's Checklist as an example -Talk about complexities of this particular category (especially in light of staffing shortages) -AND of course, talk about common missed opportunities within the eligibility process! The Parent IEP Advocacy Summit starts TODAY! There is still time to grab your ticket and not miss out on any of the live Q&A's, raffle prizes, connecting with other parents, and learning from our 19 speakers!!! Get your Ticket: www.TheIEPLab.com/summit Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode69

Better Relationships, Better Life with Judy Herman   Episode 033: Redefining Normal: Thriving Partnership While Parenting Special Needs Children   Wendy and Bob Andersen are an entrepreneurial couple whose lives have shifted dramatically with the discovery of their newborn son's rare genetic disorder. They learned to partner through major decisions in order to meet the needs of their family.   Wendy soon found her passion advocating for her family and other families who are also going through extraordinary means to care for their children. As a public speaker, she's a woman who isn't afraid to speak truth to power or challenge the status quo if it means creating more equity and respect for all.   Wendy & Bob are a couple who have learned and are living a life of Redefining Normal.     Here is what to expect on this week's show: ·      The importance of a solid partnership when the unexpected happens and life turns upside down. ·      How adapting to the challenges of a special needs child brings hope to other families. ·      The value of setting intentions while letting go of the results. ·      Why it's vital to redefine normal ·      Advice for families with special needs children while honoring their unique challenges.   Connect with Wendy: www.wendyandersenpresents.com https://www.facebook.com/WendyAndersenRedefiningNormal/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-andersen-867a1041   For Judy's resources and connection:   Relationship Stress Quiz - https://www.judycounselor.com Complimentary Clarity Call - https://judykherman.as.me/ComplimentaryCall LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/judykherman/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Dan interviews single parent, social media phenomena, TikTok star, and advocate Eeka McLeod about parenting, fostering, family, disability and so much more.Eeka McLeod's journey to building her family began when she made the decision to pursue her dream of adopting a child. After becoming a licensed foster parent while in graduate school, she started welcoming children into her home. Throughout her time fostering, Eeka cared for 18 children and eventually adopted three with disabilities: Eli, Evan, and Ella. The self-described “family of misfits'' has made a name for themselves on social media during the pandemic with unapologetically real, hilarious content that showcases the triumphs and challenges of their daily life. Their devoted fan base includes 150 million likes and 2.7 million followers on TikTok, over 117,000 followers on Instagram, as well as over 230 million views and over 305,000 subscribers on YouTube. Eeka is passionate about using the family's platform to advocate for acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Eeka is a proud single mother who is committed to using their platform in the hopes of changing minds and hearts and encouraging acceptance. Meet Eeka and her family on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube or search The McLeod Family. Email your parenting questions to Dr. Dan podcast@drdanpeters.com (we might answer on a future episode).Follow us @parentfootprintpodcast (Instagram, Facebook) and @drdanpeters (Twitter).Listen, follow, and leave us a review on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Wondery, or wherever you like to listen!Don't forget, you can hear every episode one week early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in the @WonderyMedia App.For more information:www.exactlyrightmedia.com www.drdanpeters.comFor podcast merch:www.exactlyrightmedia.com/parent-footprint-shopSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we dig into the realities of having a child/children with special needs. We talk about some stigmas and myths and also dig into what that looks like if you are also a military family. Brenda, a good friend for the last decade is not only an ABA Therapist, she also has her Master's in Special Education and has been advocating for parents and children for years! She is a rockstar mom of 2 kids with special needs and also a military spouse for almost 2 decades. We catch up and we dive deep into a topic that is not talked about enough.

Have you heard of Facilitated IEPs? Learn what they are, the process, and who can request one (free of charge) to make your next IEP feel more understandable and therefore have you advocating like a boss! Join me in learning from Katherine Rains, Special Education Regional Facilitator from the Colorado Department of Education!  Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode50 FREE Parent Role Cheat Sheet: www.TheIEPLab.com/parentrole  CADRE website (one resource to see if your state has this service): https://www.cadreworks.org/ 

Have you heard of Facilitated IEPs? Learn what they are, the process, and who can request one (free of charge) to make your next IEP feel more understandable and therefore have you advocating like a boss! Join me in learning from Katherine Rains, Special Education Regional Facilitator from the Colorado Department of Education!  Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode50 FREE Parent Role Cheat Sheet: www.TheIEPLab.com/parentrole  CADRE website (one resource to see if your state has this service): https://www.cadreworks.org/ 

Shannon Earley is a wife, mom to 4 kids, 3 or which have special needs, and host of the Mamas Need Love Podcast. She approaches life with such joy despite her history with abuse and the challenges that come along with parenting the children God has blessed her with. Shannon and I discuss how she survived and healed from her abusive past, how she has seen God answer prayers in a big way, offer advise for parents facing a tough diagnosis, and offer suggestion to those that are in community with parents of special needs children.Warning: This episode includes the topic of abuse which may not be appropriate for all listening audiences.Show NotesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/journeyofruth)

In this episode of A Heart to Heart with Adoptions From The Heart, we are joined by Rebekah McGee, a licensed social worker from NYC and mom of 3, as well as Brittany, stay-at-home mom of 6. We discuss character and self-identity while battling disability, support and coping with disappointment, and expectation management. Tune into this episode to learn more about parenting special needs children in all its beauties and struggles. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a-heart-to-heart-afth/message

If you are a parent of a special needs child, you will praise Jennie for her ability to articulate the in and out of daily life - the realities inside the heart and the mind. She reminds us that this community needs our support and offers simple ideas we can all use, as well as champions the importance of self-care. Join the library https://www.thewholenessnetwork.com/membership --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewholenessnetwork/support

Our classmate Paul La Monica offers his reflections on parenting special needs children and coping with the death of one of his children. Paul brings grace and wisdom to these serious topics. I laughed and I cried during this conversation. I will let Paul speak for himself.

This week in the Hurt and Healed Podcast, Pastor Cam and Robbin speak on the struggles and truth about single parenting, co-parenting, and raising a child with special needs (autism) while balancing nurture and discipline. Send us your questions and feedback! Follow on: Instagram: HurtHealed Twitter: HurtHealed Email: TheHurtandHealed@gmail.com God Bless! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hurtandhealed/support

Episode 114: Parenting Special Needs Kids While Being Chronically Ill In this episode, Jessica discusses having a chronic illness/disability while raising special needs children who are constantly in crisis. Spoiler alert: It isn't easy!   Email us if you have any questions or ideas! We are now on instagram! Check out updates on our website. Follow Thriving on Twitter. Check us out on Facebook! We are also on Pinterest!     Please subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store, or wherever you find your podcasts, Leave us a 5-star review, to help us know what you like and what you don't like, and to make sure other like-minded people find support through this podcast. Show Music: Intro Outro: Intro Outro 2 by Mattias Lahoud under CC-BY 3.0 License (www.freesound.org) Theme Song: 90s rock style by monkeyman535 under CC-BY 3.0 License (www.freesound.org) Self Care Song: Green and Orange No Water by Duncan Alex under CC-BY 3.0 License (www.freesound.org)   Hosted by: Jessica Temple and Lewis Temple   Disclaimer: Our show is not designed to provide listeners with specific or personal legal, medical, or professional services or advice. Parents of children with health issues should always consult their health care provider for medical advice, medication, or treatment. Copyright 2021 Jessica Temple

Join me for this honest conversation about self acceptance and parenting with Lilly Faith, author of ‘Set Free Autism and ADHD'. We talk about the strategies and practical solutions that parents and caregivers can learn and practice. It's an honest dialogue to understanding special needs children. And honouring that you are a perfect match for each other – this was meant to be. SHORT BIO: My name is Lilly and I'm the author of "Set Free Autism and ADHD" parenting special needs' children. I love parenting special needs. I would not change it for the world. Who am I? Well, I have seven years' experience with parenting ASD Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. Lilly is a certified Behavioral Analyst. The practical aspects of parenting: we incorporated Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy training and creative parenting technique tips. I saw firsthand evidence of what I had learnt and put into practice; it paid off in a big way. I have worked for five years with children in childcare and after school care settings with ages from early years to primary school-aged children. After working in the childcare setting environment, I became a social worker with a not-for-profit organisation partnering with government community services. WEBSITE: www.lillyfaithparenting.com.au FACEBOOK: @setfreeautism INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/setfreeautism/ If you'd like to be interviewed on the Finding Your Soul podcast, ask questions @Pip Coleman Author Coach OR you can book in for a 30-minute complimentary ‘what's it all about' chat by sending me an email: pipcoleman@yahoo.com.au

Andrew & Rachel Wilson join Amber to discuss the emotional, spiritual and familial hardships and joys that come along with parenting special needs children. Questions Andrew, Rachel and Amber Discuss: (3:02) Take us back to when you first became parents.  What did life look like for you at the time? (5:04) As your children became toddlers you found yourself parenting 2 special needs children.  As you think about those first few years, how would you describe the physical, spiritual, and emotional challenges you faced? (13:01) Rachel: Early after your children were diagnosed you said you read a Charles Spurgeon quote, “I've learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages” and thinking I will never learn to kiss that wave.  Expound on that a bit and where are you now when it comes to kissing that wave? (15:34) Andrew: Lament is more than crying and longer than a few days.  You write extensively about lament in The Life We Never Expected. What were some things you have lamented when it comes to loving and serving your special needs children and how do you encourage others to lament who are walking through similar family dynamics?   cont. Quotes to Remember: Rachel: “Our testimony in recent years, is that we've seen the goodness of God in the land of the living like Psalm 27.” Rachel: “Not only do they [children]  have wonderful gifts and qualities in themselves, they draw out the gifts and qualities in other people in ways I never could have expected.” Andrew: “Lament….is the act of bringing those emotions to God in prayer.“ Rachel: “It can be really hard as Christians in those moments with friends and family to sit back, and to go, ‘No, God's a good narrator. Let's trust Him, that over time, in the course of history, in the course of life…He will be faithful, He will be good.' It's not on me to narrate this experience and to have a testimony ready for Sunday morning.” Andrew: “I don't know what God is doing. And I don't know whether or not it will ever turn out good and I don't know whether it will get better, but I'm going to hang in there. And I'll still be here tomorrow is often what's needed of us as friends and in my case, pastors.” SHOW NOTES cont. Related Episodes: 64: Natalie Maxwell | A Story of Special Needs Adoption 110: Caroline Bailey | From Barren to Blessed ------------------------------------------------------ Follow Grace Enough Podcast on IG and FB and www.graceenoughpodcast.com ----------------------------------------------------------

The Naked Parent Podcast   Parents with special needs children are overwhelmed, The Naked Parent Podcast assists parents while they build the life and family of their dreams.   Everyday, you can join Chad Ratliffe, father of 7 and 2 with special needs as he interviews parents and professionals in an effort to deliver what it's like to raise special needs children. They don't shy away from tough subjects. You will hear the good, the bad and the ugly in order for parents to make the adjustments necessary to live the life they always dreamed of.   If raising a special needs child isn't what you signed up for, you're struggling and overwhelmed with what it takes to raise a special needs child or you are looking for community and other parents who can understand where you are coming from, then, join Naked Parent Nation because this show is for you!   Naked Parent Nation is an international community of parents with special needs children who believe that raising a child with unique needs doesn't have to hold a family back from living a life beyond their wildest dreams. We just have to implement tips, tricks, plan ahead, raise our emotional intelligence & do it together.   In today's show, you will meet Glenn and Sandy, parents of three young men in their 20s. Ben, their youngest, was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2. In the midst of Ben's diagnosis, they found out that their middle son, Dan, has dyslexia. All of their children have exceeded their expectations. Ben was non-verbal and now his dream of being a public speaker is coming true. Ben's website: www.benergy1.com. Glenn works for SAP and Sandy works for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.   Psalm 121: 1-2: I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. "Having autism is not a bad thing it doesn't characterize who we are, everyone is unique and special just like a rainbow." -Ben "Life is not a dress rehearsal."

Our guest this week inspires us to cultivate gratitude, resilience, and connection. She shares techniques she’s learned to find purpose and thrive despite challenges.As a mom of a special needs child she’s discovered the power of mindset: changing “I have to” to “I get to” as a tool to reframe is her top advice. “God had a lot of lessons He wanted to teach me and He brought this nugget of joy, passion and challenges. Just seeing the world in such a different light in his body and brain due to his genetic disorder. That’s the greatest lesson any of us can learn is how we perceive the world.” Daily movement, meditation, healthy habits, and inspiring podcasts also help. She leads us in her favorite powerful 16 second reboot (10:35).She says finding purpose and a strong community help her stay positive. “Challenges teach me empathy. We have to let our cracks show and let the light show to us so we can give it to others.”She hopes we all have done soul searching during the pandemic to inspire us: to talk about mental health, be more vulnerable and realize we can do things we didn’t think we could, like work, learn, exercise and connect virtually. Follow Amy @happierhealthierliving and follow me for uplifting content and free resources https://linktr.ee/nikkikloeppel to find joy at work and life. 

Episode 79: Living With Autism While Parenting Special Needs Kids With Guest Danielle Sullivan   In this episode, we discuss inclusivity, organizational tools for special needs parents, and living as a parent with autism. Guest Danielle Sullivan discusses that all places should be as accessible and inclusive as possible, even for invisible disabilities. The world needs to consider light, noise, and visual clutter as well as physical disabilities. Listen to others when they suggest ways to be more inclusive. Awareness is key. Acknowledge and expect that people will behave differently. Model acceptance of different kinds of behaviors. Remember, differences are not harmful, they are just differences. Consider doing presentations in your child’s classroom about neurodiversity to assist with open-mindedness for the other children. Get involved in your local education system to see what change you can make toward inclusivity. Advocate for sensory friendly times and activities in your area. Suggest that paces offer sensory friendly bags with headphones and other sensory friendly objects. Clinics that offer autism evaluations could provide more evaluators to ensure it takes less time to get an autism evaluation. Danielle was diagnosed with autism as an adult, as once her oldest child was diagnosed with ASD, as she began to see a lot of herself in him. She experienced depression and anxiety and sensory meltdowns (which she thought were panic attacks). It was helpful for her to find out that she was autistic. As far as having a leg-up on parenting, she feels that she understands her son well, and can figure out why he gets stuck and how to help him through it. She understood him better when he was learning to talk. They both have sensory processing and auditory issues, think in certain similar ways, are sensitive to certain stimuli, and have similar difficulties with social niceties, which helps her to be closer to her son and be able to parent him with more understanding. She finds it helpful to be able to hyperfixate when needed. She finds it helpful to notice what is absolutely necessary and not necessary for interacting with others, prioritizing, and maximizing her use of her energy with her kids, prioritizing their sensory needs. The biggest challenge of having autism and parenting is the amount of noise, touch overwhelm, the effects of sleep deprivation hits her differently, and more difficulty adapting to changes in routine. Coping skills that have helped her include neurodiversity resources, focusing on scheduling, prioritizing basic needs, reducing sensory input, setting up signals to her partner that she needs a break, getting headphones and earplugs for herself, having sensory fidgets, and explaining her triggers to her kids. To help her child with auditory processing disorder, she may touch him or physically guide him to help him follow instructions, touch him on the shoulder, get in his space to make sure he realizes she is there, get closer to him, make sure he sees her mouth, repeat herself as needed, slow down, enunciate, turn off other noise, and make sure he has noticed that she is talking to him. For creating household systems for neurodivergent individuals, she uses a loose routine, smaller routines that she can use at points during the day but are adaptable, breaks things down based on their priority to the family, focuses on what the kids need, builds in breaks, and has helpers like a list of food options, a list for every room she needs to clean, a shared google calendar, communication apps, and lots of lists. These systems can from trial and error and figuring out where she ran into problems the most.   Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest     Email us if you have any questions or ideas! We are now on instagram! Check out updates on our website. Follow Thriving on Twitter. Check us out on Facebook! We are also on Pinterest!     Please subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store, or wherever you find your podcasts, Leave us a 5-star review, to help us know what you like and what you don't like, and to make sure other like-minded people find support through this podcast. Show Music: Intro Outro: Intro Outro 2 by Mattias Lahoud under CC-BY 3.0 License (www.freesound.org) Theme Song: 90s rock style by monkeyman535 under CC-BY 3.0 License (www.freesound.org) Self Care Song: Green and Orange No Water by Duncan Alex under CC-BY 3.0 License (www.freesound.org)   Hosted by: Jessica Temple    Disclaimer: Our show is not designed to provide listeners with specific or personal legal, medical, or professional services or advice. Parents of children with health issues should always consult their health care provider for medical advice, medication, or treatment. Copyright 2021 Jessica Temple

Antwain Jordan on Managing Stress Parenting Special Needs Children Alabama Care is partially supported by ACDD.org. The views expressed are not necessarily the views of this organization.

Vinnie Adams Special Needs Ministry Director at Faith Church Indiana talks about parenting and ministry to special needs children and teens. The Reflectors ministry facilitates the discipleship and belonging of people with special needs and is a true testament and example of the Gospel of Jesus Christ that we could all learn from.

In honor of posts going around social media about heart health: In today's #MotivationMonday, Marianne Blackham talks with Edie O'Reilly of Edie O'Reilly.(We will be back next week with a new episode.)

In today's #MotivationMonday, Marianne Blackham talks with Edie O'Reilly of Edie O'Reilly.

#004 - From dietary discoveries to educational insights to intentionality in the home, Lisa and Kevin Kolbe are excited to encourage and educate you with their personal experiences raising Elias, their youngest son with special needs. This episode will leave you confident and refreshed as you continue to choose joy every single day.For show notes and transcript go to:https://www.workinghomeparents.com/4Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=4WZ2HN5E8EA8W&source=url)

PARENTING A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS This week Carla speaks with Stephanie and she  shares her story of finding out that her beautiful healthy son has autism. In her early 20's she has to learn how to care for her son without prior knowledge of autism. She shares her experiences with doctors as well as the opinions and harsh words of others because they simply don't understand what a child with special needs requires on a daily basis from their parents. You dont have to have a child with special needs to learn about the challenges others face, learn about it so ignorance is what allows you to hurt others.  SH*T YOU SHOULD KNOW We are forced to become home school parents! How do we deal with it!? UNSOLICITED ADVICE Woman has zero connection to her second child, and has an extremely overbearing in law. ________________________________________ Follow us on social media @carlawilmaris @shitim30podcast @_stephykiss ____________________________________________ If you want to submit a letter to be read on the show please email shitim30podcast@gmail.com and write ADVICE in the subject line of your email.  ________________________________________________ To watch video episodes and BONUS content become a patreon and unlock all of the previous content www.patreon.com/shitim30 ________________________________________________ READY TO START YOUR OWN PODCAST? http://IDEAtolaunchpodcast.teachable.com/ Right now is your perfect time to join the Launch Your Podcast in 30 Days self-paced program! ___________________________________________________  

Parenting Podcast – Episode 37: Parenting Special Needs Kids with Jessica Temple For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s02e37/   Today we have Jessica Temple on the show to talk about special needs parenting. Jessica is a board-certified adult clinical neuropsychologist. She has two children who have special needs. She and her husband, Lewis, host a […] The post 37: Parenting Special Needs Kids with Jessica Temple appeared first on Growing Our Family Podcasts.

Does your child have special needs? It's not always obvious. Join Stephanie Felts and Pam Kanaly for an insightful look at identifying special needs in your child, managing through a diagnosis, sorting conflicting opinions, and fighting for your kid. 

Does your child have special needs? It's not always obvious. Join Stephanie Felts and Pam Kanaly for an insightful look at identifying special needs in your child, managing through a diagnosis, sorting conflicting opinions, and fighting for your kid. 

Today we answer your questions about how to stop your negative thoughts, what tips and tools can be helpful to parents who are raising Special Needs kids, and we explore the power of the Clearing Structure and share a Listener Clearing Structure Win!   Today’s show is brought to you by Audible, get your FREE Audiobook when you visit http://audibletrial.com/anatomyofmarriage

BRILLIANTLY BRAVE PARENTING Episode #73 - "Parenting Special Needs Children" with Becky Davidson, head of Rising Above Ministries. She explains that parents need help with "civilians" - other people who don't have 'special needs' children. Becky also offers advice and where to find help with everyday situations in serving and loving kids with unique needs. Find our blog at BrilliantlyBraveParenting.com or on Facebook at #BrilliantlyBraveParenting or watch our #iShine videos on YouTube. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brilliantlybraveparenting/support

We have three EXCELLENT audio posts today from mothers in our community who will help us learn to gauge our progress, get dinner on the table with help from the children, and reduce the "mom guilt" we feel when we can't do it all. Enjoy!!!!  For full show notes, please visit  https://powerofmoms.com/3-6/

 Today Dr. Cindy Blackwell and I talked about: What an occupational therapist does The fact that play is the primary occupation of the child. It's our kid's job to play. Children learn about how the world works through play. Limiting screen time is important. Especially for kids with disabilities or delays, and can cause sensory overload. It's a good idea to go on a "sensory diet," feeding our sensory systems in a healthy way. Screen time can be like a sugar rush for the brain that can cause a crash or a meltdown later. A visual schedule can be very helpful. You can't pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first, even though as a mom that might seem counterintuitive. Prioritize your activities carefully to conserve your energy. If your child has an occupational therapist, let the therapist know about your health needs so they can work with your child to problem solve and figure out ways to target your child's goals while keeping your needs in mind. Set things up when you're feeling good, so you're prepared when you don't feel so well. There are good blogs and resources by occupational therapists to help you with information. Occupational therapists can help with many different aspects of daily living. If you just can't get out to one, Telehealth is a new way to speak with a therapist from your computer.  Who is Dr. Cindy Blackwell? Dr. Cindy Blackwell is a pediatric occupational therapist specializing in pediatric mental health, sensory processing issues, and self regulation and behavior management. Cindy has experience working with children and their families in both public and therapeutic schools, in home-based and outpatient services, as well as in academia. Cindy's doctoral research focused on supporting parent advocacy in special education. In 2014, Cindy was chosen as an Emerging Leader with the American Occupational Therapy Association; through this program, she published research on preparing OT students to address mental health in school practice and across settings. Cindy is a Nashvillian by way of Chicago and has worked at Pediatric Therapies in Franklin, TN for the past 2 years. Her favorite thing about her job is that she can play games and talk about feelings all day while helping children learn and develop to their highest potential. Things to do with your children to continue their therapy at home: PLAY! Show them you're interested in their ideas for playing, and they might be more motivated. Play a board game together (there are many that also have therapeutic value, Dr. Blackwell's list is below) If you're tired - look for ways to direct their play such as "Minute to Win It." Play a memory game using multi-step directions. Have them put on a show for you. The key is to show them that you care. They just want to know that and that you're into what they're into. You can have more energy for your kids by using conservation techniques such as: Breaking tasks into chunks, Taking breaks in the middle of things, Do the most demanding tasks when you're feeling your best, Have your kids help you ease the burden (make a game or reward system to motivate them, Use technology like ClickList for grocery shopping and online ordering. Avoiding overcommitment Use your network. Reach out to family and friends when you need help around the house or with babysitting. Ways we can help our kids not worry about us and our health: They can handle things when we teach them how to cope. They want to know they "Why" behind things. You don't have to go over all the small details, but Let them know what's going on. It's going to seem worse in their head if you don't explain things. healthychidren.org explains what kids can process at what age. Kids with disabilities process at different ages than other kids their age. Develop healthy ways to cope with stress and anxiety and teach our kids to do the same. Help our kids self-regulate by teaching them to name and understand their feelings. This starts by modeling. Reassure and validate their feelings. Do your best to keep things consistent. Live in the present. Don't dwell on the "what ifs" or the past. Don't compare yourself to your old self or to others.   Alternatives to screen time (TV, tablets, phones, etc) Teach them leisure skills Create a choice board or "menu" of activities. Let them choose what they do so they can be in charge of what they do. Create a visual schedule so they know when they can make these choices.     Cindy's advice: Take care of yourself first. If you can take care of your mental health and well being, it's going to better equip you to do that for your kids. Cindy's superpower: Empathy. You can contact Dr. Blackwell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-blackwell-ot/ Want to connect? You can find me (Jen) at HardyMom.com Do you have more ideas for parenting special needs children? I'd love to hear from you! Thank you for joining me, Jen Our music is "A New Day," by Scott Holmes  

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00:32 SAT Triumph: Nicole and her daughter got a happy middle-of-the-night surprise.7:10 Valuable Advice: First, we have to figure out what values we value most; and then we have to try to teach them to our kids.19:32 Speed Round: Not-So-Fond Memories: There are some parts of our parenting pasts that we are happy to leave in the past.30:16 Roundabout Roundup: Proposed inclusive emojis, "Stop Asking About My Kid's College Plans," "Who or What Is Hamilton? An ignorant Brit's guide to the hit musical."34:23 Shameless Self-Promotion: "5 Essential Skills Kids Need to Shine," Nicole's recent webinar, and Terri Mauro on Parenting Special Needs on Facebook.Thanks as always to Jon Morin for our fun in-and-out music. If you're reading this somewhere without hyperlinks, come to http://parentingroundabout.com for the full recap experience.

This might be more confessional than instructional, but here are my thoughts as the parent of two different special needs kids. I was asked to do a podcast giving advice to parents of special needs kids, that went something beyond "cut yourself some slack".  After spending 20 minutes talking about my own experiences, maybe I [...]

00:33 Sunrise, Sunset: School is starting, and Catherine's daughter has a strange tradition.07:05 Triple Career Crisis: Turns out all three of us are at career crossroads, so we try to counsel each other on how to proceed.31:10 Friday Speed Round: Who's Making Lunch? Of our six (teen and adult) kids, only about two can be trusted to feed themselves independently.40:29 Roundabout Roundup: Terri's drinking Polar Seltzer, Catherine's learning how to de-feralize kids for school, and Nicole is looking for that new career at Indeed.com.44:11 Shameless Self-Promotion: Terri Mauro on Parenting Special Needs on Facebook; why kids whine; menu of lesson modifications for inclusive classes.Thanks as always to Jon Morin for our fun in-and-out music. If you're reading this somewhere without hyperlinks, come to http://parentingroundabout.com for the full recap experience.

Guest: Todd Johnson A touching interview with a father of a child with Down Syndrome. Todd shares his views on mainstreaming your child’s education and what a joy and blessing his child is. The post Parenting Special Needs Kids appeared first on Let's Talk Adoption.

On the show today I ask Andy Nixon, lead pastor of The Woodland United Methodist Church - The Loft some listener questions about God and Faith in families with special needs kids.   It’s a great conversation and I know you’ll enjoy it!  Join us now to hear how it went!   

Tips and advice on getting the things our kids need and not breaking the bank!  Check out the article that goes with this episode

Parenting special needs kids can make it hard to maintain a positive outlook.  I'll share 3 ways you can keep it positive! 

It's important to build a team around you to help raising your child with special needs.  Let's talk about who you should have on your team!