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Gilda Evans has spent over 20 years researching and seeking answers for how to get her son with special needs the things he requires for his education, health, and life in general. She became her son’s self-taught advocate and is the creator of the Autism Resource Podcast. Designed for the special needs community and those who support it, the podcast deals with a myriad of topics; from education, to government benefits to housing and almost everything in-between. One of the biggest problems this community faces as a group is not only a lack of certain resources, but also the lack of a singular place to go to discover how to access and use the resources that are out there. Her podcast offers one solution to that dilemma, by providing a one-stop knowledge base for autism and much more.
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Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Robyn Reagan, Executive Director of Circle of Friends, shares the amazing work being done by this organization. Words like inclusion, acceptance, tolerance, friendship, leadership, community and love all apply here. Their philosophy is one to be practiced by all, not just a select segment of our population. Parents, young people and educators alike can benefit from listening to what Robyn has to say.
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
Dr. Adeline Vanderver, an attending physician in the division of neurology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, explains some basic concepts about certain genetic disorders, specifically the leukodystrophy family, and her approach to treatment and management of these conditions and their effects.
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
John Mews, NMT, MA, AMFT, aside from being an associate marriage and family therapist, is a special needs family and parenting coach and an expert in neurologic music therapy. He explains the benefits of music therapy, shares the success stories of his clients, and discusses the differences between traditional music classes and his unique approach. He has helped many individuals with special needs deal with speech and language delays, motor control issues, behavioral challenges, and more.
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Keith Conley is a certified financial planner and brings a diverse background to his work. He outlines an assortment of available resources and how to best approach their application to your particular situation. We discuss the various tools, support team and tips that are essential to planning correctly for the financial future of your loved one.
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Matt and Navah Asner, both staunch advocates for the special needs community, discuss the many programs and support services offered by The Ed Asner Family Center. Named in honor of Matt's father, the late actor Ed Asner, the center offers a variety of classes from the arts, to cooking, to keeping fit as well as guidance on preparing for and keeping a job. They also offer counseling and other support services. The Center's goal and philosophy are "...to establish an oasis of creativity in every special needs community. A place where our most beautiful dreamers of all can have their place to thrive and in doing so learn valuable lessons about themselves and the world."
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Gerry Kane, an attorney and certified specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law, discusses the importance of proper planning to provide for a lifetime of care for your loved one with special needs. We talk about special needs trusts, ABLE accounts and finding the right person to help you with this process plus much more. He has written a book titled Financial and Legal Planning for a Lifetime of Support for Your Special Child.
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Dr. Vindia Fernandez shares her expertise and experience in conducting appropriate neuropsychological assessments on children who are bilingual. She discusses the challenges, misinformation, and misunderstandings that can occur during this process, as well as the effect these can have on cognitive development and achievement. Dr. Fernandez gives us tips on how to avoid these mistakes and find the right fit for the person with special needs and their family.
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Helen Wade, M.A., founder and executive director of Speech, Language and Educational Associates shares relevant and important information about the services her organization offers, including behavioral, occupational and educational therapy, and the many benefits derived from these types of therapy for those with special needs, disabilities and severe medical conditions.
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Penny Amic, founder and director of Special Beginnings, Inc., addresses the importance of early intervention for the neurodiverse child from the time of birth through the first few years of life. She discusses methods for interacting with your child and shares stories of success as well as the challenges faced by this population of children including behavioral and social issues as well as developmentally delayed infants, toddlers and young people.
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Kyra Clipper, staff attorney and director of the Advocacy for Children with Autism Program at the Learning Rights Law Center, discusses what an IEP is and how to obtain one for your child, how to ask the right questions and what to do if you disagree with what the IEP says among many other things that are crucial to know for success of the process.