Special Ed Rising; No Parent Left Behind
This former Special Ed classroom teacher is on his own with a microphone, to share some of the magic he's learned in his 36+ years in the field.
Stories, strategies, and a true grasp for what life can be like for parents and caregivers of Disabled children are waiting here!
Witnessing, first hand, your challenges in the home has invigorated my desire to share what I know and to be a cheerleader for your lives and the lives of your child using mindfulness as a fulcrum to success.
You are not alone and your life matters. Join me as we let go and grow together!
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 144
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Rewiring the Brain: An Interview with Alma Galvan; Founder of Brainworx
The BrainWorx Method has helped thousands of adults and children overcome the challenges of ADHD, autism, sensory disorder and much more, naturally, for over 20 years; reducing anxiety, and fostering…
5 Parent Training Tips plus Parent Training Explained
In this episode I’ll define parent training and how it can be beneficial to you, as well as offer 5 tips from parent training to help you navigate the world of exceptional needs.
Nutrition, Fitness and The Exceptional Needs Family
In this episode I explore fitness and nutrition in disabled children and adults and the high incidence of obesity. What can be done to turn the tide on this epidemic?
Progressive Physical Therapy: An Interview with Dr. Christine Astarita; Founder of Breakthrough Physical Therapy
In this episode I’m speaking with Christine Astaritais the owner and founder of Breakthrough Intensive PT, an organization focused on helping kids and adults with disabilities, as well as their famil…
Understanding Feelings; An Interview with Flo Rosof, Founding Director of the Life Development Center
In this episode I speak with Dr. Flo Rosof. Dr. Rosof has a PhD in Counseling Psychology specializing in philosophical psychology and identifies as a Spiritual Educator. She completed her doctorate…
Interview with April Rehrig, Founder of Rise Educational Advocacy; AN IEP DEEP DIVE!
April Rehrig is the founder of Rise Educational Advocacy and Consulting, LLC. Rise provides parent advocacy and IEP coaching, 504 Guides, and Do It Yourself IEP Kits. Follow April on Instagram at ri…
Taming Physical Outbursts In Your Neurodivergent Child
In this episode I’m speaking about managing physical outbursts or meltdowns in your neurodivergent child.
504 vs IEP
In this episode I’m speaking about the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP. And, the steps in the process of requesting an evaluation.
Interview with Dr. Pamela Ellis; The founder of Compass College Advisory
In this episode I’m speaking with Dr. Pamela Ellis. The Education DoctorⓇ:— Pamela Ellis, MBA, PhD, partners with busy parents to help their teen find a college that feels like home without overpayi…
Interview with Jyoti Manuel: Therapeutic Yoga Authority for Children with Special Needs.
Jyoti Jo Manuel is recognised by many as one of the world's leading authorities
on therapeutic yoga for children.
In 2002 Jyoti founded Special Yoga, a global organization established to provide and …
Interview with Tom Stevens, CEO of Tombot; Robotic Emotional Support Animals
In this episode I’ll be speaking with Tom Stevens, CEO and Co-founder of Tombot, Inc.
Tom and his team of passionate and talented professionals are dedicated to creating robotic emotional support anim…
Special Ed and Exceptional Needs Resources for Parents and Caregivers
In this episode I’ll be presenting some resource links and information to support you in parenting your child with exceptional needs.
Evidence Based Behavior Strategies for the Home
In this episode I’ll be presenting some evidence based strategies for you to use in your home to help turn your child’s negative behaviors into positive ones.
Disability in Cinema Series: Impressions and Observations from the movie, “Dominick and Eugene.”
Periodically I plan to present my impressions, observations and insights into movies that address disabilities, with takes on anything from exploring their themes, sharing my perspective on how a dis…
An Interview with Lynn and Jonathan Greenberg; Authors of "Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure
In this episode I’m proud to bring you my interview with two authors, the mother and son team behind the children’s book, Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure, Lynn and Jonathan Greenb…
An Interview with Jani Tillery: Supervising Attorney for D.C.’s Children’s Law Center
In this episode I’m delighted to be speaking with Jani Tillery about racial inequities in Special Education.
Jani holds a B.A. in Spanish from North Carolina Central University, and a J.D. from Wester…
Interview with Wendy Taylor of Learning Essentials
In this episode I’m excited to be speaking with Wendy Taylor, Executive Director of Learning Essentials, a company dedicated to providing tutoring, academic coaching, educational therapy and support …
The Token Economy Reward System
In this episode I’ll be speaking about the token economy reward system. I’ll examine and share the ins and outs of it and offer some examples that you can follow to help you succeed in extinguishing…
A Look at Perseveration Management
In this episode I’ll be speaking about perseverations. What are they? Why do they occur? And how you can manage them through acceptance and some helpful strategies.
A Journey with Dementia; Lessons from My Mother
In this episode I’m speaking about lessons I learned during my time caring for and experiencing my mother’s journey through dementia and Alzheimers.