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
Addressing The Perils and Promises of Technology for Our Children; An Interview with DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH Conference presenters, Joan Green and Adam Pletter
In this episode I’ll be speaking with two presenters for the upcoming Weinfeld Education Group’s Diamonds in the Rough virtual conference and speaker series, Joan Green and Keynote speaker Adam Plett…
A Word On Your Child's Personal Growth Potential
In this episode I’d like to briefly speak to parents about never giving up on your child. Don’t be quick to believe that the limitations and behaviors you witness at a young age are permanent or are…
Interview with Diana Pastora Carson; Diversity Advocate, Inclusionist and Educator
Diana Pastora Carson has been an elementary educator for over 30 years, a college educator, consultant and coach on diversity as it relates to disability, and is the author of several articles and bo…
Interview with Russell Van Brocklen of Dyslexia Classes
"Address your child's unique dyslexic challenges confidently. Secure a complimentary 90-minute strategy session with us, where we'll adapt our proven webinar techniques to their distinct learning nee…
Unconditional Love: Robotic Companion Pets
This episode addresses the phenomenon of using robotic animals as “comfort or companion pets” for dementia patients as well as individuals on the neurodiverse spectrum.
Summer Reminders for the Exceptional Needs Parent
This episode is a midsummer report sparked by my experiences back working in homes with reminders of some tips/strategies and news for you to help you help your children and families.
Considering the Sibling of a Disabled Individual
This episode addresses that often forgotten segment of the exceptional needs community, the siblings of disabled individuals. I address the challenges and present some options to help you help your …
Addressing School Retaliation Tactics Against Parents
Today’s episode addresses an uncomfortable reality that has been going on for a long time and one that I was only recently made aware of. It is the practice of school’s weaponizing child protective …
5 STEPS TO CREATING AN EFFECTIVE ROUTINE FOR YOUR NEURODIVERSE CHILD
Today’s episode is about the significance of routines and PRESENTS 5 STEPS TO CREATING AN EFFECTIVE ROUTINE FOR YOUR NEURODIVERSE CHILD and how to handle change. Routines and schedules can be keys …
Interview with Olivier Bernier, Director of the film, "Forget Me Not."
In this episode I have the distinct pleasure of interviewing Olivier Bernier, Director of a new documentary entitled; FORGET ME NOT. In the film as 3-year-old Emilio prepares to start school, his f…
Examining Our Nation's Moral Compass In Relation to Our Children
This episode is a little different as I am opening the conversation on matters that are having an impact on our children and the nation as a whole; this episode is an examination of our moral compass…
Interview with Transition Expert, Gretchen Levine
In today’s episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Gretchen Levine, Transition Specialist with the Weinfeld Education Group (You can find my interview with Rich Weinfeld, Director of the Weinfel…
The Benefits of Interactive Murals
Today’s episode is about the benefits of an interactive mural in a sensory space. This is a short podcast but one I feel might be a game changer when considered as a motivating tool for managing anx…
Interview with Evan Weinberger, CEO of Illuminos LLC
Illuminos is an academic coaching and tutoring company Evan co-founded with his cousin Wendy in 2016 after a decade of success growing the sister company he founded in Texas in 2006 called Staying Ah…
Interview with Raising Orchid Kids, Jen Dryer, MA and Gabriele Nicolet, MA, CCC-SLP
In this episode I have the distinct honor of interviewing the two impressive women behind Raising Orchid Kids. Jen Dryer, MA is a parent coach and education consultant who supports families and teac…
The IEP
Today’s episode is about the IEP. Part personal perspective and experience and part sharing resources to help you navigate the process.
I See Red When I See You: Avoiding the Crater of Self Judgement and Anxiety
Today I’m going to present a tip for dealing with how to manage self criticism and self judgment that can snowball into periods in which you may feel hopeless, lost or ineffective. The idea of which…
The Importance of Play for Sharing and Taking Turns
Today I’m talking about the how children learn the skills of turn taking and sharing. These can be two very challenging areas for toddlers and preschoolers to grasp and accept. I’ll discuss some st…
Positive Parenting Language Paradigm and It's Ok to Say No
Today I’d like to speak to the language challenge inherent to parenting; negative vs positive word choices and there impact on your child and then explore the ability of parents of disabled kids to …
The Awakening Power of Music
Today I’d like to speak to an experience I had recently that has proven to me the value of music as a healer and as a life force for people suffering brain disorders that can impact communication, be…