http://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidentialBeing a parent of a special needs child or children is an extraordinary challenge. Trying to find help and support in your community and online can sometimes take far more time than you have available. That's why we're here. Think of Special Parents Confidential as your own personal support group. We interview experts on numerous subjects concerning special needs children. You'll find episodes on legal issues, medical issues, educational issues, political issues, religious issues, social issues and specific special needs. Our guests include doctors, lawyers, politicians, educators, advocates, therapists, ministers, and other parents of special needs kids who have ideas to share. We've talked about treatments and therapies, ideas for better education funding, finding support in your community and seeing our kids through every stage of their lives. We are committed to making sure the information we provide you is credible, accurate, evidence based and peer-reviewed.enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 16:15:00 GMTTue, 06 Jun 2017 17:30:00 GMTParentsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/b99532a4-9312-4a24-95bc-db65b89d7b38_spc_logo_itunes.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidentialBeing a parent of a special needs child or children is an extraordinary challenge. Trying to find help and support in your community and online can sometimes take far more time than you have available. That's why we're here. Think of Special Parents Confidential as your own personal support group. We interview experts on numerous subjects concerning special needs children. You'll find episodes on legal issues, medical issues, educational issues, political issues, religious issues, social issues and specific special needs. Our guests include doctors, lawyers, politicians, educators, advocates, therapists, ministers, and other parents of special needs kids who have ideas to share. We've talked about treatments and therapies, ideas for better education funding, finding support in your community and seeing our kids through every stage of their lives. We are committed to making sure the information we provide you is credible, accurate, evidence based and peer-reviewed.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comparents,doctors,advocacy,children,education,bullying,early childhood special education,educators,medical advice,medical issuesSpecial Parents ConfidentialnoBeing a parent of a special needs child or children is an extraordinary challenge. Trying to find help and support in your community and online can sometimes taepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/06/06/special-parents-confidential-52-ponseti-method-of-clubfoot-treatmentParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/06/06/special-parents-confidential-52-ponseti-method-of-clubfoot-treatment/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/06/06/special-parents-confidential-52-ponseti-method-of-clubfoot-treatmentTue, 06 Jun 2017 17:30:00 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 52 Ponseti Method of Clubfoot TreatmentClubfoot, or talipes equinovarus, is a treatable birth defect that affects approximately 150,000-200,000 children each year. When clubfoot occurs the foot is twisted inward and down. For decades the standard treatment for clubfoot consisted of performing radical surgery on the tendons and bones of an infant’s feet. In the mid 1940s, Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Iowa, began reviewing the results of the surgical treatments of clubfoot that were commonly used at the time. His findings were not encouraging. He discovered that, in adulthood, former surgical patients often experienced foot stiffness, pain, arthritis, and limited mobility, and in many cases required additional surgery. The Ponseti Method. By studying the anatomy and functions of a baby’s foot, Dr. Ponseti developed a non-surgical method to correct clubfoot in infants through gentle manipulation of the feet followed by the application of plaster casts. In 1948, Dr. Ponseti began using what has now become known as the Ponseti Method of clubfoot treatment.  Our guest for this episode has a great deal of experience with the Ponseti Method of clubfoot treatment. Dr. Jose Morcuende is a professor of orthopedic surgeries at the Ponseti Clubfoot Clinic at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospitals.  Dr. Morcuende trained directly with Dr. Ponseti and has helped to promote the Ponseti Method around the world through the Ponseti International Association, of which he is the President at CEO. He talks about working with Dr. Ponseti, how clubfoot affects children born with it, and the success rate of the Ponseti Method. Dr. Morcuende also talks about the mission of the Ponseti International Association, and the importance of finding a doctor who has been fully trained in the Ponseti Method. 00:46:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoClubfoot,Ponseti Method,Ponseti Clubfoot Clinic,Dr. Ignacio V. Ponseti,Dr. Jose MorcuendeLearn about the late Dr. Ignacio Ponseti and his method of treating clubfoot. John interviews Dr. Jose Morcuende, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Ponsethttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/05/30/special-parents-confidential-51-michigan-alliance-for-familiesParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/05/30/special-parents-confidential-51-michigan-alliance-for-families/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/05/30/special-parents-confidential-51-michigan-alliance-for-familiesTue, 30 May 2017 08:30:00 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 51 Michigan Alliance for FamiliesWhat Is The Michigan Alliance For Families? Trying to get help with the special education process can be very difficult, and potentially expensive. There are dozens of advocacy service businesses and legal firms that specialize in handling IEPS for families. There are hundreds of books you can buy. Seminars you can attend. Personal counseling services. The list goes on. But did you know that some of the best help for negotiating special education services is available for free from your own State government? Every State in America has what’s known as Parent Information and Training Centers that offer help in everything from early intervention, to writing an IEP, to legal support, transitioning issues, and beyond. Free Is A Nice Price. Here in Michigan, the Parent Center is called the Michigan Alliance For Families. They offer parent-mentors… these are parents of special needs children… who have been trained to coach other parents to work with schools and get the help that their children need. Our guest for this episode is Kelly Orginski, who is the executive director of the Michigan Alliance For Families. She explains how the Michigan Alliance came together, how the parent-mentors are trained and work with families, and how they can help. She also talks about what parents can do to help themselves with the negotiations, and where to find help from similar organizations in other States. 00:30:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoAdvocacy,Assistive Technology,Charter Schools,Developmental Disabilities,Early Childhood Special EducationFind out how the Michigan Alliance For Families, and other similar organizations around the United States can help you negotiate special education services forhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/04/01/special-parents-confidential-50-adhd-nation-alan-schwarzParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/04/01/special-parents-confidential-50-adhd-nation-alan-schwarz/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/04/01/special-parents-confidential-50-adhd-nation-alan-schwarzSat, 01 Apr 2017 13:00:00 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 50 ADHD Nation Alan SchwarzADHD Nation, Children, Doctors, Big Pharma, and the making of an American Epidemic, is a new book by New York Times correspondent Alan Schwarz, that is putting a lot of focus on ADHD and the way it’s diagnosed and treated in the United States. Alan Schwarz is the Pulitzer Prize nominated investigative reporter who wrote more than 100 articles that helped expose the serious problems of concussions in football players of all ages. His work lead to movies and documentaries about the seriousness of concussions and to the NFL finally admitting the problem and making changes in how they deal with the problems. Excessive Diagnosis? Mr. Schwarz has done an intense amount of research in statistical evidence that shows an often higher number of children and adults are being diagnosed with ADHD, nearly three times the established number. This means millions of people more than expected are being diagnosed, or often misdiagnosed. He also profiles a number of the major names involved in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. Including Dr. Keith Conners, who has been called “the father of ADHD”, and we learn his concerns about how his work has been misused. A Fair Balance. ADHD Nation is a very well balanced book, in that it doesn’t attempt to deny that ADHD is a valid medical condition. In fact the book opens with the statement, “AHDH is real.” Mr. Schwarz proves that in the correct circumstances ADHD medications work and are highly effective. But, as you’ll hear in this interview, far too many people, especially children, are being put on the medications when they clearly do not have ADHD and don’t need medications. This is an important book and you’ll learn how Mr. Schwarz researched the numbers and compiled the evidence that he presents in the book. 01:00:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoADD,ADHD,OCD,Attention Deficit,Attention Deficit DisorderNew York Times Reporter Alan Schwarz talks about his new book, "ADHD Nation, Children, Doctors, Big Pharma, and the Making of an American Epidemichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/03/26/special-parents-confidential-49-parenting-concernsParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/03/26/special-parents-confidential-49-parenting-concerns/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/03/26/special-parents-confidential-49-parenting-concernsSun, 26 Mar 2017 19:00:00 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 49 Parenting Concerns.Parenting Concerns Having a special needs child always causes tremendous parenting concerns and a lot of work. Many moments can be incredible, exhilarating, and full of amazing wonder. But it can also be extremely stressful. Dealing with schools, social situations, family situations… it can seem like everywhere you turn is another opportunity for more parenting concerns and stress. The other problem is that not everyone understands or even cares about these situations, so many parents can feel isolated in their worries and concerns. Family Stress So what can you do to help you deal with all these stresses and keep yourself from coming apart at the seams?  Our guest on this episode has some great advice. Jean Holthaus is a licensed independent social worker with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services in Pella Iowa. She specializes in dealing with anxiety issues, parenting concerns and family issues, and working with special needs children. You’ll also find out about setting boundaries for special needs children, dealing with emotions including anger in children and adults, and how to deal with school anxiety issues. Jean also talks about great resources for parents to access that can help with numerous situations for schools, home, and social situations. Everyone On The Same Page She also talks about how to talk to family members and friends about your special needs child, so that you can lessen the amount of stress that can happen when family and friends aren't always sympathetic.      00:25:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoAcceptance,Activities,Advocacy,Anxiety,BullyingBeing the parent of a special needs child can be rewarding but it can also be very stressful. We talk to therapist Jean Holthaus who has great ideas on how to rhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/03/16/special-parents-confidential-48-colds-and-the-flu-and-your-childParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/03/16/special-parents-confidential-48-colds-and-the-flu-and-your-child/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/03/16/special-parents-confidential-48-colds-and-the-flu-and-your-childThu, 16 Mar 2017 17:30:00 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 48 Colds and the Flu and Your ChildColds. The Flu. Stomach Bugs. What are they, exactly? It seems like every year the season for colds and the flu gets longer. Whether you’re a parent of a special needs child or not, our kids are coming down with colds and the flu all year round – for that matter, so are we parents. But what exactly are colds and the flu? Did you know that they share some of the same symptoms? How do you tell them apart? What’s the difference between the flu and a 24 hour stomach bug? How do you treat these illnesses and what can you do if you have a special needs child that has sensitivities to medicines or has challenges with standard treatments? Why Do Colds And The Flu Affect Kids Differently Than Adults? For this episode of Special Parents Confidential we are joined again by our friend Dr. Patricia Schultz, who has some answers. Including ways that you can help treat kids who have aversions to medicines. She also talks about the warning signs for when your child might have something else going on instead of the cold or the flu, why dehydration is a huge concern for sick kids, and – most importantly – when it’s time to take your child to the hospital. Always Call Your Doctor First. You’ll hear great advice about how colds and the flu, noroviruses and other illnesses can affect babies and infants, toddlers, younger children, teenagers and adults.  As always, though, Dr. Schultz’s advice is merely for informational purposes only. If you have any concerns about your child’s health, be sure to contact your family health provider or pediatrician. 00:47:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoColds,Influenza,Norovirus,24 Hour Stomach Bug,The Common ColdWhat's the difference between a cold, the flu, and a stomach bug? Learn about them all and how to protect yourself and your family. Dr. Patricia Schultz returnshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/02/20/special-parents-confidential-47-the-nurtured-heart-approachParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/02/20/special-parents-confidential-47-the-nurtured-heart-approach/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/02/20/special-parents-confidential-47-the-nurtured-heart-approachMon, 20 Feb 2017 21:30:00 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 47 The Nurtured Heart ApproachWhat is the Nurtured Heart Approach and how can it help? For many kids with special needs the ability to concentrate, even to sit still in class, is challenging. We’ve given lots of names to these issues: Attention Deficit Disorder. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Difficult Kid, Problem Child. The list goes on… and if you think about it, it’s a very negative outlook on these children. A Paradigm Shift. Now there is a relatively new process of working with kids who have these issues that tries to do away with all that negativity. It’s called the Nurtured Heart Approach. It consists of a set of strategies that assists children in developing their self-regulation, and transforming the way children perceive themselves and the world around them. And it has created a huge amount of success by concentrating on positive behaviors instead of all the negative behavior. For this episode we’re joined by Dr. William Rowell, a retired licensed Psychologist with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services of Grand Rapids Michigan who has spent the last  years training parents, educators, foster parents, social workers, and law enforcement personnel in the Nurtured Heart Approach. He explains how the Nurtured Heart Approach works, why it’s more successful than other strategies, and how making a paradigm shift in your thinking will make all the difference for your special needs child. 00:55:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoNurtured Heart Approach,NHA,ADD,ADHD,AcceptanceFind out about The Nurtured Heart Approach to parenting and why it's quickly becoming the most widely used method of helping children with self-regulation problhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/01/26/special-parents-confidential-46-sensory-processing-disorderParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/01/26/special-parents-confidential-46-sensory-processing-disorder/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/01/26/special-parents-confidential-46-sensory-processing-disorderThu, 26 Jan 2017 13:00:00 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 46 Sensory Processing DisorderSensory Processing Disorder. Virtually everyone has heard of sensory overload, and sensory issues. People who have problems with loud noises, large crowded areas, tastes, textures, strong smells, bright lights, the list goes on. Not A Symptom of Something Else. For decades sensory issues were simply considered a side-effect of whatever the more prevalent disorder was inhibiting the child, whether Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Dyslexia, Multiple Sclerosis, and other disorders. However medical research has proven that this is a separate disorder, called Sensory Processing Disorder.  And there is now a push to have it recognized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – known as DSM – which is the official medical reference for physicians. SPD Parent Zone. My guest for this episode has first hand knowledge of Sensory Processing Disorder. Kelly Jurecko is the President and Co-Founder of SPD Parent Zone, a non-profit organization that offers a website that is full of reliable and credible information on Sensory Processing Disorder. She also hosts a blog and a podcast on the site where she posts articles and interviews experts on SPD and keeps people updated on the latest information. If your child is having any kind of sensory issues, SPD Parent Zone is a website you need to bookmark and search. 00:26:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoSPD,Sensory Processing Disorder,Sensory Overload,Sensory Issues,ADDAre your kids bothered by loud noises, bright lights, crowded areas, strong smells, strong tastes, or certain textures? They might have Sensory Processing Disorhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/01/18/special-parents-confidential-45-soledad-obrienParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/01/18/special-parents-confidential-45-soledad-obrien/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/01/18/special-parents-confidential-45-soledad-obrienWed, 18 Jan 2017 20:30:00 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 45 Soledad O'BrienSoledad O’Brien Interview. A few months ago, while in a doctor’s office for a checkup, reading the usual magazines, my wife happened to see an article about Soledad O’Brien. She talked about her son Jackson, who was having issues in school with behavior and not understanding instructions from the teacher. Finally, Jackson was diagnosed with 80% hearing loss and is now receiving special support help in school. The interview detailed much of the work that Soledad does, not only for her own children’s education, but also her charity, The Starfish Foundation, which helps support education for middle to low income girls in school. The article inspired us to get in contact with Soledad’s production company to ask if she would be willing to talk about some of the work she does and the issues that matter to her most about education and special education in America, and around the world. We’re pleased to say that she graciously agreed and this is episode is the resulting interview. A Great Advocate For Education As you listen to hear speak, it’s clear that Soledad O’Brien is not only a great advocate for education, but she stresses the importance of all parents being involved in their children’s education, whether the child is in special education or general ed. She is also passionate about the need for proper funding for public education and special education. As she says in the interview, “…the amount of money that it takes to keep people in prison could pay for them to go to Harvard.” 00:19:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoSoledad O'Brien,Starfish Media Group,Starfish Foundation,Acceptance,AdvocacyJohn interviews Soledad O'Brien, who talks about her son's hearing loss and the challenges he had in school. She also discusses her views on the importance of ehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/01/05/special-parents-confidential-44-alix-generousParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/01/05/special-parents-confidential-44-alix-generous/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2017/01/05/special-parents-confidential-44-alix-generousThu, 05 Jan 2017 14:30:00 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 44 Alix GenerousAlix Generous. In 2015, a young woman named Alix Generous gave a Ted Talk speech that has subsequently had over 14 million views. The speech was entitled, "How I learned to communicate my inner life with Aspberger's", and in it Alix talks about her amazing life and how she has achieved so much. Living With Aspberger's Syndrome As a child, Alix Generous was misdiagnosed with the wrong disorder and had a  great deal of difficulties. It wasn't until the age of 11 that she was finally correctly diagnosed with Aspberger's Syndrome, a high functioning form of Autism. Since then she has made amazing progress. At 17, she attended the College of Charleston, where she studied Psychology, Molecular Biology, and Neuroscience. When she was 19, she wrote a paper on Coral Reefs and Microbiology that won the 2012 Citizen Science Biodiversity Competition, and she subsequently was invited to speak at the United Nations on her research. Currently, Alix is working as a Neuroscientist, author, and tech consultant, and she gives speeches around the world on issues concerning science, mental health, STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) and women. Alix Generous joins us on for this episode to talk about her life and her work, as well as sharing insights into how people with Autism can be helped and supported. She also discusses how parents, families, and society can benefit through understanding and acceptance of people with Autism and Aspberger's Syndrome, as well as all people with any physical or developmental disabilities. As she says on the main page of her website: "This world is in desperate need of creative and intellectual minds to solve complex problems. But before we can do that, we need to build a culture that accepts mental diversity." 00:32:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoAlix Generous,Ted Talk,Aspberger's Syndrome,Autism,Autism Spectrum DisorderMeet Alix Generous, who's Ted Talk speech "How I Learned to Communicate My Inner Life" has over 14 million views. She talks about her work and her life with Asphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/12/23/special-parents-confidential-43-special-education-rightsParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/12/23/special-parents-confidential-43-special-education-rights/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/12/23/special-parents-confidential-43-special-education-rightsFri, 23 Dec 2016 15:30:00 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 43 Special Education RightsSpecial Education Rights. For many parents of special needs kids, special education rights continue to be the main cause of concern and worry. Are our kids being given the right accommodations in school? Are the schools being held accountable for special education services, and who is supposed to be checking to see if they are?  Further, with a push in this country to seriously consider doing away with public schools and instead moving into privatizing the public education system into a for-profit model, where does this leave special education and what rights will parents of special needs kids have if it happens? What Are Your Education Rights? For this episode I'm joined by Kristen Totten. She is an education attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLUMich). We talk about the current state of special education rights in Michigan and across the United States, how some states, like Michigan, allow Charter Schools to reject special education students even though they are required to accept them, and what parents can do to get involved to make sure the education rights of their children are being met. Links For links mentioned in this epsiode, visit our website page: Special Parents Confidential Episode 43   00:37:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoEducation,Special Education,Special Education Rights,Special Education Advocacy,IDEASpecial Education Rights with Kristen Totten of the Michigan ACLU. We talk about the issues that parents face with special education rights.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/12/20/special-parents-confidential-42-understanding-learning-disorders-part-2Parentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/12/20/special-parents-confidential-42-understanding-learning-disorders-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/12/20/special-parents-confidential-42-understanding-learning-disorders-part-2Tue, 20 Dec 2016 21:00:00 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 42 Understanding Learning Disorders Part 2.Understanding Learning Disorders Part 2. ADD. ADHD. Dyslexia. Dysgraphia. Dyscalculia. Understanding learning disorders might be one of the most difficult challenges any parent can face. We've known about these disorders for centuries, and the medical names for them have been in place for decades. But there's still a lot of misinformation and incorrect beliefs when it comes to learning disorders.  This Episode Is Part Two. My guest for these episodes has such a large amount of information and research to share that the interview I recorded with him took over two and a half hours. I had to split the interview into two episodes because if I had tried to post the original recording in it's entirety, the file size exceeds the limit that my web hosting service allows. Dr. John McCaskill, of McCaskill Family Services in the Detroit, MI area, is a clinical psychologist who specializes in learning disorders. The one thing he makes clear is that so much of what we think we know about learning disorders is incorrect or misleading.  Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia and Other Learning Disorders. In this episode, Dr. McCaskill talks about Dyslexia, and other learning disorders. He breaks down exactly what each disorder is, how it affects those who have it, and what kinds of treatments and therapies can help. He also discusses how to advocate for your special needs child with schools to make sure the school is offering not just the appropriate help; how families need to ensure that they are also supporting kids with special needs the right way at home; and how parents can make sure they are finding the right kinds of therapies and treatments for their kids outside of school.  01:17:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoDyslexia,Dysgraphia,Dyscalculia,Learning Disorders,Learning ProblemsPart 2 of our interview with Dr. John McCaskill who explains understanding learning disorders and how to effectively treat those who have them.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/12/20/special-parents-confidential-41-understanding-learning-disorders-part-1Parentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/12/20/special-parents-confidential-41-understanding-learning-disorders-part-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/12/20/special-parents-confidential-41-understanding-learning-disorders-part-1Tue, 20 Dec 2016 20:30:00 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 41 Understanding Learning Disorders Part 1Understanding Learning Disorders Part 1. ADD. ADHD. Dyslexia. Dysgraphia. Dyscalculia. Understanding learning disorders might be one of the most difficult challenges any parent can face. We've known about these disorders for centuries, and the medical names for them have been in place for decades. But there's still a lot of misinformation and incorrect beliefs when it comes to learning disorders.  This Episode Is Part One. My guest for these episodes has such a large amount of information and research to share that the interview I recorded with him took over two and a half hours. Dr. John McCaskill, of McCaskill Family Services in the Detroit, MI area, is a clinical psychologist who specializes in learning disorders. He's spent years researching the causes and the affects of learning disorders, and has done extensive work in finding the right solutions and therapies. The one thing he makes clear is that so much of what we think we know about learning disorders is incorrect or misleading.  Learning Differently. In this first part of the interview, Dr. McCaskill discusses the many misconceptions and incorrect beliefs about learning disorders. People with learning disorders are not lazy. They're not deliberately refusing to learn. They have, according to Dr. McCaskill, 'glitches in the brain' that causes them to learn differently, and given the correct methods, they can be educated just as successfully as those who don't have those issues. He also goes into great detail about ADD and ADHD. 01:04:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoLearning Disorders,ADHD,ADD,Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder,Attention Deficit DisorderDr. John McCaskill, a clinical psychologist, offers a highly detailed examination into learning disorders and how the affect those that have them.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/11/08/child-liquid-medication-errors-special-parents-confidential-episode-40Parentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/11/08/child-liquid-medication-errors-special-parents-confidential-episode-40/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/11/08/child-liquid-medication-errors-special-parents-confidential-episode-40Tue, 08 Nov 2016 22:00:00 GMTChild Liquid Medication Errors. Special Parents Confidential Episode 40.Child Medication Errors Have you ever checked your child’s medications to see if you’re giving them the right medicine? Of course you have. Have you ever checked your own ability to measure out the correct dose of medicine? Are you certain your measuring ability and the tools you’re using to measure the medications are accurate? In October of 2016 a study was published by the American Academy of Pediatrics that showed that greater than 84 percent of parents who participated in the study made some kind of error when measuring a liquid dose of medicine, with 68 percent of those errors being an overdose, and twenty percent of the errors being double the amount of medication that was prescribed. The study is called Liquid Medication Errors and Dosing Tools, a Randomized Controlled Experiment, and it’s the first time a study was done on how accurately parents measured out medicine dosages using standard medicine measuring tools.  Our guest for this episode is our friend, Dr. Patricia Schultz, who is an Osteopathic Physician and medical consultant in Chicago. She talks about the results of the study, some of the most common mistakes parents make when using measuring tools, and the dangers of incorrect dosages of medications for kids. She discusses which of the measuring tools tested was the most accurate, how to check with your doctor and your pharmacist to make sure you’re measuring accurately, and whether or not homeopathic medicines are really safer than pharmaceutical medications. For Links Mentioned In This Podcast Please Visit: Special Parents Confidentialhttp://www.specialparentsconfidential.com   00:37:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoAmerican Academy of Pediatrics,Pediatricians,Family Doctors,General Physicians,Medical DoctorsOver 80% of Parents Make Measuring Mistakes (often overdoses) with Children's Liquid Medications according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Find out how thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/09/26/special-parents-confidential-episode-39-all-about-clubfootParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/09/26/special-parents-confidential-episode-39-all-about-clubfoot/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/09/26/special-parents-confidential-episode-39-all-about-clubfootMon, 26 Sep 2016 17:20:59 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 39 All About ClubfootAll About Clubfoot. Clubfoot is one of the most common birth defects and can cause serious disabilities for those born with it. The foot can be turned severely inward so that, if untreated, a child will start to walk on their ankles, or in some cases, on the tops of their feet. For over a […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 39 All About Clubfoot appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:17:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoAll About Clubfoot. Clubfoot is one of the most common birth defects and can cause serious disabilities for those born with it. The foot can be turned severelyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/08/08/special-parents-confidential-episode-38-all-about-erParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/08/08/special-parents-confidential-episode-38-all-about-er/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/08/08/special-parents-confidential-episode-38-all-about-erMon, 08 Aug 2016 14:11:59 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 38 All About ERAll About ER. For some parents of Special Needs Children, trips to the ER – Emergency Room – can become as frequent as going on family outings. Those trips can be frightening for both the parents, the special needs child, and the siblings. What can parents do to minimize trips to the ER? When is […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 38 All About ER appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 01:15:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoAll About ER. For some parents of Special Needs Children, trips to the ER – Emergency Room – can become as frequent as going on family outings. Those trips canhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/07/26/special-parents-confidential-episode-37-act-earlyParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/07/26/special-parents-confidential-episode-37-act-early/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/07/26/special-parents-confidential-episode-37-act-earlyTue, 26 Jul 2016 13:21:03 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 37 Act Early.Learn The Signs. Act Early.  Autism is a growing concern for parents across the United States and around the world. It’s estimated that 1 in 68 children will be diagnosed as being on the Autism Spectrum. The good news is there are now more effective treatments and therapies than ever before, and there is more […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 37 Act Early. appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:20:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoLearn The Signs. Act Early.  Autism is a growing concern for parents across the United States and around the world. It’s estimated that 1 in 68 children will behttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/05/13/special-parents-confidential-episode-36-mentoring-programsParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/05/13/special-parents-confidential-episode-36-mentoring-programs/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/05/13/special-parents-confidential-episode-36-mentoring-programsFri, 13 May 2016 00:05:04 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 36 Mentoring ProgramsMentoring Programs Mentoring programs for children are some of the most successful social and educational support systems available.  Many experts on child education will tell you that having someone who can mentor, coach, or demonstrate to kids how to do things outside of school and family is vital. Being able to talk to an adult […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 36 Mentoring Programs appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:17:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoMentoring Programs Mentoring programs for children are some of the most successful social and educational support systems available.  Many experts on child educhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/05/01/special-parents-confidential-episode-35-medical-advocacyParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/05/01/special-parents-confidential-episode-35-medical-advocacy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/05/01/special-parents-confidential-episode-35-medical-advocacySun, 01 May 2016 15:25:04 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 35 Medical AdvocacyMedical Advocacy. One of the continuous aspects of having a child with special needs is medical care and medical issues. Parents of special needs children often find themselves visiting medical facilities as often as they visit family or friends. Sometimes more often. Understanding the medical issues our children have, however, isn’t easy. Too often the […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 35 Medical Advocacy appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:41:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoMedical Advocacy. One of the continuous aspects of having a child with special needs is medical care and medical issues. Parents of special needs children oftenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/04/09/special-parents-confidential-episode-34-down-syndromeParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/04/09/special-parents-confidential-episode-34-down-syndrome/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/04/09/special-parents-confidential-episode-34-down-syndromeSat, 09 Apr 2016 13:55:10 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 34 Down SyndromeDown Syndrome. Myths and Facts. Down Syndrome is one of the most well known of all disorders and disabilities. The common facial characteristics of Down Syndrome, along with certain physical challenges make the disorder easy to recognize. Yet, for all the familiarity, most people know very little about Down Syndrome and how it affects those […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 34 Down Syndrome appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:26:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoDown Syndrome. Myths and Facts. Down Syndrome is one of the most well known of all disorders and disabilities. The common facial characteristics of Down Syndromhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/03/21/special-parents-confidential-episode-33-lt-governor-brian-calley-returnsParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/03/21/special-parents-confidential-episode-33-lt-governor-brian-calley-returns/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/03/21/special-parents-confidential-episode-33-lt-governor-brian-calley-returnsMon, 21 Mar 2016 20:55:47 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 33 Lt. Governor Brian Calley ReturnsLt. Governor Brian Calley Returns. What a difference a year can make. In December of 2014, the Michigan Joint Committee on Administrative Rules was going to approve some changes to the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) that would have severely impacted parent participation in their children’s education. However, during the only Public Comment […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 33 Lt. Governor Brian Calley Returns appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:34:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoLt. Governor Brian Calley Returns. What a difference a year can make. In December of 2014, the Michigan Joint Committee on Administrative Rules was going to apphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/01/20/special-parents-confidential-episode-32-death-and-griefParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/01/20/special-parents-confidential-episode-32-death-and-grief/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2016/01/20/special-parents-confidential-episode-32-death-and-griefWed, 20 Jan 2016 19:00:15 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 32 Death and GriefSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 32 Death and Grief. Death is one of those subjects that few people want to talk about, yet everyone will experience. For children, death, and the grief that comes with it, can be very hard to talk about. Many kids, even teens, don’t have the abilities or the tools to adequately […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 32 Death and Grief. appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:27:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 32 Death and Grief. Death is one of those subjects that few people want to talk about, yet everyone will experience. For chhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/10/29/special-parents-confidential-episode-31-a-siblings-perspectiveParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/10/29/special-parents-confidential-episode-31-a-siblings-perspective/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/10/29/special-parents-confidential-episode-31-a-siblings-perspectiveThu, 29 Oct 2015 16:03:01 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 31 A Sibling’s PerspectiveA Sibling’s Perspective. What’s it like growing up with a special needs sibling? Do you have feelings of being ignored by your parents? Do you worry about how your special needs sibling will be treated by society or your friends in particular? Are you frustrated over how often you have to explain why your special needs […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 31 A Sibling’s Perspective appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:20:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoA Sibling’s Perspective. What’s it like growing up with a special needs sibling? Do you have feelings of being ignored by your parents? Do you worry about how yhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/07/24/special-parents-confidential-episode-30-blind-justiceParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/07/24/special-parents-confidential-episode-30-blind-justice/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/07/24/special-parents-confidential-episode-30-blind-justiceFri, 24 Jul 2015 14:16:01 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 30 Blind JusticeBlind Justice. Our guest for this episode of Special Parents Confidential is Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein. In November of 2014 he became the first blind attorney to be elected as a Justice to the Michigan Supreme Court. Or as he likes to say, “Blind Justice is now on the Michigan Supreme Court”. Justice […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 30 Blind Justice appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:47:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoBlind Justice. Our guest for this episode of Special Parents Confidential is Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein. In November of 2014 he became thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/07/16/special-parents-confidential-episode-29-sibling-supportParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/07/16/special-parents-confidential-episode-29-sibling-support/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/07/16/special-parents-confidential-episode-29-sibling-supportThu, 16 Jul 2015 19:57:10 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 29 Sibling SupportSibling Support. Being a parent of a special needs child requires a great deal of concentration and a lot of involvement. So much so that often if the special needs child has siblings, they can feel overlooked or forgotten. Another challenge is stress involving sadness or unanswered concerns about the special needs child, which can […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 29 Sibling Support appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:48:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoSibling Support. Being a parent of a special needs child requires a great deal of concentration and a lot of involvement. So much so that often if the special nhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/07/09/special-parents-confidential-episode-28-the-mightyParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/07/09/special-parents-confidential-episode-28-the-mighty/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/07/09/special-parents-confidential-episode-28-the-mightyThu, 09 Jul 2015 20:18:44 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 28 The MightyThe Mighty.  Once in a while you come across a website that is just so compelling, so useful, and so helpful that you have to share it with everyone you know. Thirty million people have done that with The Mighty.  After finding out that his daughter had a rare genetic disorder, and his son was born with […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 28 The Mighty appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:28:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoThe Mighty.  Once in a while you come across a website that is just so compelling, so useful, and so helpful that you have to share it with everyone you know. Thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/07/01/special-parents-confidential-27-special-education-fundingParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/07/01/special-parents-confidential-27-special-education-funding/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/07/01/special-parents-confidential-27-special-education-fundingWed, 01 Jul 2015 17:35:52 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 27 Special Education FundingEducation Funding. School districts across the United States are facing education funding problems. Whether through outright tax cuts, or reductions in revenue from State allocations, education budgets are getting smaller every year.  Unfortunately in order to save funding for general education programs some districts have made the hard choice of reducing special education programs by eliminating support […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 27 Education Funding appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:24:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoEducation Funding. School districts across the United States are facing education funding problems. Whether through outright tax cuts, or reductions in revenuehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/06/28/special-parents-confidential-episode-26-parent-problemsParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/06/28/special-parents-confidential-episode-26-parent-problems/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/06/28/special-parents-confidential-episode-26-parent-problemsSun, 28 Jun 2015 19:20:25 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 26 Parent ProblemsParent Problems Parents of special needs children face problems that few others can understand. Extraordinary  joy and crushing despair, sometimes in the same day, the same hour, the same moment. One thing is true, people who relate the best to these moments are other parents of special needs children. We have a bond that, while […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 26 Parent Problems appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:41:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoParent Problems Parents of special needs children face problems that few others can understand. Extraordinary  joy and crushing despair, sometimes in the same dhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/06/13/special-parents-confidential-episode-25-early-interventionParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/06/13/special-parents-confidential-episode-25-early-intervention/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/06/13/special-parents-confidential-episode-25-early-interventionSat, 13 Jun 2015 18:31:06 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 25 Early InterventionEarly Intervention. There’s probably nothing more nerve-wracking and stressful for any parent than the realization that your new baby, your toddler, your child might have some problems. Whether it’s not speaking, not walking, or not engaging socially like other kids, the hardest question many parents face is, what do I do about this? Of course […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 25 Early Intervention appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:32:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoEarly Intervention. There’s probably nothing more nerve-wracking and stressful for any parent than the realization that your new baby, your toddler, your childhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/06/11/special-parents-confidential-episode-24-mi-lt-governor-brian-calleyParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/06/11/special-parents-confidential-episode-24-mi-lt-governor-brian-calley/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/06/11/special-parents-confidential-episode-24-mi-lt-governor-brian-calleyThu, 11 Jun 2015 18:45:55 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 24 MI Lt. Governor Brian CalleyMI Lt. Governor Brian Calley. Michigan, like many states, has been working on changes to laws in special education to make sure that the rules are up to date and following the laws that are set down in the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA, which are the main requirements of how special […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 24 MI Lt. Governor Brian Calley appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:31:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoMI Lt. Governor Brian Calley. Michigan, like many states, has been working on changes to laws in special education to make sure that the rules are up to date anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/05/27/special-parents-confidential-episode-23-finding-matthewParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/05/27/special-parents-confidential-episode-23-finding-matthew/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/05/27/special-parents-confidential-episode-23-finding-matthewWed, 27 May 2015 00:25:38 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 23 Finding MatthewFinding Matthew For parents of special needs children perhaps the most stressful and anxious time is when you are first told that your child has problems. That first diagnosis is such a shock. You don’t know what to do, you don’t know what to think, and you feel completely overwhelmed with it all. One of […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 23 Finding Matthew appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:36:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoFinding Matthew For parents of special needs children perhaps the most stressful and anxious time is when you are first told that your child has problems. Thathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/05/20/special-parents-confidential-episode-22-vaccine-safetyParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/05/20/special-parents-confidential-episode-22-vaccine-safety/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/05/20/special-parents-confidential-episode-22-vaccine-safetyWed, 20 May 2015 13:47:13 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 22 Vaccine SafetyVaccine Safety  In the last 20 years or so we have seen an increase in popularity of an anti-vaccine movement which is based on some very disturbing claims. Primarily among them being that the MMR vaccine, which stands for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella, causes autism. Others claim all manner of health problems can come from […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 22 Vaccine Safety appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:29:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoVaccine Safety  In the last 20 years or so we have seen an increase in popularity of an anti-vaccine movement which is based on some very disturbing claims. Prihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/05/08/special-parents-confidential-episode-21-ieps-and-the-lawParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/05/08/special-parents-confidential-episode-21-ieps-and-the-law/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/05/08/special-parents-confidential-episode-21-ieps-and-the-lawFri, 08 May 2015 13:42:04 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 21 IEPs and the LawIEPs and the Law. Individualized Education Plans. IEPs for short. Possibly one of the most stressful times for parents of special needs children. IEP meetings are those annual events when parents meet with schools to plan out the kinds of help and services their special needs children are going to receive for the next school […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 21 IEPs and the Law appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:57:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoIEPs and the Law. Individualized Education Plans. IEPs for short. Possibly one of the most stressful times for parents of special needs children. IEP meetings ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/05/05/special-parents-confidential-episode-20-health-and-wellnessParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/05/05/special-parents-confidential-episode-20-health-and-wellness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/05/05/special-parents-confidential-episode-20-health-and-wellnessTue, 05 May 2015 23:34:17 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 20 Health and WellnessHealth and Wellness. Perhaps no other subject is a greater concern to a parent than the health of their children. Parents of special needs children have an even greater concern because our kids often have disabilities or disorders that require specialized health care options. Some disabilities or disorders like Downs Syndrome can be diagnosed immediately […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 20 Health and Wellness appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:34:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoHealth and Wellness. Perhaps no other subject is a greater concern to a parent than the health of their children. Parents of special needs children have an evenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/04/22/special-parents-confidential-episode-19-understood-dot-orgParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/04/22/special-parents-confidential-episode-19-understood-dot-org/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/04/22/special-parents-confidential-episode-19-understood-dot-orgWed, 22 Apr 2015 13:54:16 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 19 Understood Dot OrgUnderstood Dot Org.  One of the major benefits of the Internet is the amazing amount of information that is available on virtually any subject you might want to know about. The problem is trying to figure out what information is accurate and what information is nonsense, especially when the nonsense information comes disguised as something […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 19 Understood Dot Org appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:29:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoUnderstood Dot Org.  One of the major benefits of the Internet is the amazing amount of information that is available on virtually any subject you might want tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/03/30/special-parents-confidential-episode-18-living-with-dyslexiaParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/03/30/special-parents-confidential-episode-18-living-with-dyslexia/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/03/30/special-parents-confidential-episode-18-living-with-dyslexiaMon, 30 Mar 2015 13:17:21 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 18 Living With DyslexiaSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 18 Living With Dyslexia Dyslexia is possibly the single most mis-understood of all disabilities. People who don’t have it think that those who do see misspelled words, or letters out of order, or even that they read backwards. But none of that is actually true. People with Dyslexia can recognize letters […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 18 Living With Dyslexia appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:19:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 18 Living With Dyslexia Dyslexia is possibly the single most mis-understood of all disabilities. People who don’t have it thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/02/19/special-parents-confidential-17-when-schools-say-noParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/02/19/special-parents-confidential-17-when-schools-say-no/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2015/02/19/special-parents-confidential-17-when-schools-say-noThu, 19 Feb 2015 15:36:29 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 17 When Schools Say ‘No’Special Parents Confidential Episode 17 When Schools Say ‘No’. In 1990 Congress passed IDEA, or Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which entitles each student with a disability to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to meet his or her unique needs. Originally titled Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (EAHCA), it was based on Congress’ […] The post Special Parents Confidential 17 When Schools Say ‘No’ appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 01:02:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 17 When Schools Say ‘No’. In 1990 Congress passed IDEA, or Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which entitles eachhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2014/03/01/special-parents-confidential-episode-16-gigis-playhouse-part-1Parentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2014/03/01/special-parents-confidential-episode-16-gigis-playhouse-part-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2014/03/01/special-parents-confidential-episode-16-gigis-playhouse-part-1Sat, 01 Mar 2014 19:46:27 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 16 Gigi’s Playhouse Part 1Special Parents Confidential Episode 16 Gigi’s Playhouse For many parents one of the challenges in raising a child with special needs is finding the right therapy for your child. Sometimes we get lucky and find the right kind of therapy right near where we live. Unfortunately for some people there’s nothing nearby that can help. […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 16 Gigi’s Playhouse Part 1 appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:15:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 16 Gigi’s Playhouse For many parents one of the challenges in raising a child with special needs is finding the right therahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2014/01/14/special-parents-confidential-episode-15-applied-behavior-analysis-abaParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2014/01/14/special-parents-confidential-episode-15-applied-behavior-analysis-aba/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2014/01/14/special-parents-confidential-episode-15-applied-behavior-analysis-abaTue, 14 Jan 2014 20:40:04 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 15 Applied Behavior Analysis. ABA.Applied Behavior Analysis. ABA. Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA is a term parents of special needs children hear a lot in schools, doctors offices, therapy centers, and just about anywhere our kids interact with people. Studies have shown that ABA can be used to help children as early as 18 months learn to cope with […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 15 Applied Behavior Analysis. ABA. appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:23:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoApplied Behavior Analysis. ABA. Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA is a term parents of special needs children hear a lot in schools, doctors offices, therapy cenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/11/02/special-parents-confidential-episode-14-we-connect-nowParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/11/02/special-parents-confidential-episode-14-we-connect-now/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/11/02/special-parents-confidential-episode-14-we-connect-nowSat, 02 Nov 2013 14:16:02 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 14 We Connect NowSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 14 We Connect Now When it comes to educating our kids with special needs we as parents tend to focus primarily on the here and now, especially if our kids are younger.  But what will life be like for our kids when they get older and go into college and then […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 14 We Connect Now appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:30:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 14 We Connect Now When it comes to educating our kids with special needs we as parents tend to focus primarily on the herehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/10/03/special-parents-confidential-episode-13-the-friendship-circleParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/10/03/special-parents-confidential-episode-13-the-friendship-circle/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/10/03/special-parents-confidential-episode-13-the-friendship-circleThu, 03 Oct 2013 03:08:15 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 13 The Friendship CircleSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 13 The Friendship Circle One of the recurring themes we have in our podcasts is how some of the best information and support comes primarily from parents of special needs children. We know what our children need for help and it’s incredible when some parents step forward and create groups and […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 13 The Friendship Circle appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:23:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 13 The Friendship Circle One of the recurring themes we have in our podcasts is how some of the best information and supporhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/07/15/special-parents-confidential-episode-12-school-funding-and-special-educationParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/07/15/special-parents-confidential-episode-12-school-funding-and-special-education/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/07/15/special-parents-confidential-episode-12-school-funding-and-special-educationMon, 15 Jul 2013 15:21:50 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential Episode 12 – School Funding and Special EducationSchool Funding and Special Education. For years we’ve been hearing that our public education system is in trouble. Budget cuts, mis-managed funding, over-paid staff, millions and millions of dollars wasted. Many people want to do away with public education. Their argument is that charter schools and private schools are the better choice. But what about […] The post Special Parents Confidential Episode 12 – School Funding and Special Education appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 01:10:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoSchool Funding and Special Education. For years we’ve been hearing that our public education system is in trouble. Budget cuts, mis-managed funding, over-paid shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/07/05/special-parents-confidential-11-spiritual-needs-and-special-needsParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/07/05/special-parents-confidential-11-spiritual-needs-and-special-needs/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/07/05/special-parents-confidential-11-spiritual-needs-and-special-needsFri, 05 Jul 2013 15:58:35 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 11. Spiritual Needs and Special NeedsSpiritual Needs and Special Needs. Religion is an important part of the lives of many people. No matter what your religious beliefs the sense of belonging and community that comes from worship can be a great source of comfort and peace. However being able to attend worship services and learning to fulfill spiritual needs can […] The post Special Parents Confidential 11. Spiritual Needs and Special Needs appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:38:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoSpiritual Needs and Special Needs. Religion is an important part of the lives of many people. No matter what your religious beliefs the sense of belonging and chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/06/08/special-parents-confidential-10-special-educationParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/06/08/special-parents-confidential-10-special-education/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/06/08/special-parents-confidential-10-special-educationSat, 08 Jun 2013 13:49:08 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 10 Special EducationSpecial Education. In this episode we take a look at the world of Special Education. What exactly is Special Education? How do teachers become Special Education teachers? How and why has the concept of Special Education changed over the years from isolation and institutionalization to mainstreaming and inclusion, and has it worked? How do researchers […] The post Special Parents Confidential 10 Special Education appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 01:07:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoSpecial Education. In this episode we take a look at the world of Special Education. What exactly is Special Education? How do teachers become Special Educationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/05/28/special-parents-confidential-09-deafness-and-hearing-impairmentParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/05/28/special-parents-confidential-09-deafness-and-hearing-impairment/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/05/28/special-parents-confidential-09-deafness-and-hearing-impairmentTue, 28 May 2013 21:18:15 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 09 Deafness and Hearing ImpairmentDeafness and Hearing Impairment. Everyone at some point in their lives experiences some form of hearing loss, either from their environment or due to advanced age. However many children are born every year with deafness or hearing impairments. Although many therapies and technologies exist to help correct hearing impairments, the same questions and issues still […] The post Special Parents Confidential 09 Deafness and Hearing Impairment appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 01:06:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoDeafness and Hearing Impairment. Everyone at some point in their lives experiences some form of hearing loss, either from their environment or due to advanced ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/05/19/special-parents-confidential-08-social-issues-in-schoolParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/05/19/special-parents-confidential-08-social-issues-in-school/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/05/19/special-parents-confidential-08-social-issues-in-schoolSun, 19 May 2013 00:13:10 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 08 Social Issues In SchoolSocial Issues In School When we talk about issues that can cause anxiety for parents of special needs kids,  dealing with social situations in school and elsewhere is probably right at the top of the list.  Will our children be accepted or will they be teased? Will  our kids be able to handle the day […] The post Special Parents Confidential 08 Social Issues In School appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:46:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoSocial Issues In School When we talk about issues that can cause anxiety for parents of special needs kids,  dealing with social situations in school and elsewhhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/04/25/special-parents-confidential-07-one-parents-journeyParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/04/25/special-parents-confidential-07-one-parents-journey/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/04/25/special-parents-confidential-07-one-parents-journeyThu, 25 Apr 2013 13:37:22 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 07 One Parent’s JourneyOne Parent’s Journey Parents of special needs children spend most of their time dealing with the present. We tend to think mostly about what our children are doing right now, tomorrow, and maybe next week. If we think of the future, it’s mostly along the lines of, “what is school going to be like for […] The post Special Parents Confidential 07 One Parent’s Journey appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:48:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoOne Parent’s Journey Parents of special needs children spend most of their time dealing with the present. We tend to think mostly about what our children are dohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/04/15/special-parents-confidential-06-special-education-advocacyParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/04/15/special-parents-confidential-06-special-education-advocacy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/04/15/special-parents-confidential-06-special-education-advocacyMon, 15 Apr 2013 14:25:19 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 06 Special Education AdvocacySpecial Education Advocacy. As parents of special needs children we hope that our kids will have every opportunity to get a good education, and get assistance when they need it in school. Special Education has changed over the past couple of decades. Special needs children are spending more time in mainstream classrooms and spending only […] The post Special Parents Confidential 06 Special Education Advocacy appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:35:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoSpecial Education Advocacy. As parents of special needs children we hope that our kids will have every opportunity to get a good education, and get assistance whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/04/06/special-parents-confidential-05-assistive-technologyParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/04/06/special-parents-confidential-05-assistive-technology/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/04/06/special-parents-confidential-05-assistive-technologySat, 06 Apr 2013 15:37:23 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 05 Assistive TechnologyAssistive Technology. Not so long ago ‘Assistive Technology’ meant a typewriter, special pencil grips, or maybe a cassette tape recorder. Today, parents of special needs children are constantly being bombarded with new ideas, devices, software programs, and apps that say they can help with our children’s learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, and even physical disabilities. There […] The post Special Parents Confidential 05 Assistive Technology appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:38:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoAssistive Technology. Not so long ago ‘Assistive Technology’ meant a typewriter, special pencil grips, or maybe a cassette tape recorder. Today, parents of spechttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/03/11/special-parents-confidential-04-add-adhdParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/03/11/special-parents-confidential-04-add-adhd/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/03/11/special-parents-confidential-04-add-adhdMon, 11 Mar 2013 03:29:32 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 04 ADD ADHDADD ADHD. Attention Deficit Disorder. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Probably two of the most misunderstood disorders in the world. There are a lot of ideas about both. Some think they’re not even ‘real’ disorders but rather just fancy medical terms for anything from bad parenting, to ‘watching too much television’, to laziness, to sleep deprivation, to […] The post Special Parents Confidential 04 ADD ADHD appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:45:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoADD ADHD. Attention Deficit Disorder. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Probably two of the most misunderstood disorders in the world. There are a lot ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/02/05/special-parents-confidential-03-playdatesParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/02/05/special-parents-confidential-03-playdates/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/02/05/special-parents-confidential-03-playdatesTue, 05 Feb 2013 16:32:28 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 03 PlaydatesPlaydates. Guest: Cyndi Blair. Special Parents Confidential Episode 03. Playdates. Sleep overs. Parties. Extra-cirricular activities. Friends. Many children have active and highly involved social lives. But that’s not always possible for special needs children who have challenges in social situations. Meeting new friends and having lasting friendships can be difficult for kids with special needs. […] The post Special Parents Confidential 03 Playdates appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:17:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoPlaydates. Guest: Cyndi Blair. Special Parents Confidential Episode 03. Playdates. Sleep overs. Parties. Extra-cirricular activities. Friends. Many children havhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/01/20/special-parents-confidential-02-legal-issuesParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/01/20/special-parents-confidential-02-legal-issues/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/01/20/special-parents-confidential-02-legal-issuesSun, 20 Jan 2013 20:50:32 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 02 Legal IssuesLegal Issues. Guest: Dan Blauw. Special Parents Confidential Episode 02. How much do you know about legal issues, the law, and how they apply to your special needs child? Parents of special needs children sometimes aren’t aware of all the various legal issues that can affect the life of their child. Understanding your rights and your […] The post Special Parents Confidential 02 Legal Issues appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:43:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoLegal Issues. Guest: Dan Blauw. Special Parents Confidential Episode 02. How much do you know about legal issues, the law, and how they apply to your special nehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/01/20/special-parents-confidential-01-support-groupsParentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/01/20/special-parents-confidential-01-support-groups/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/specialparentsconfidential/2013/01/20/special-parents-confidential-01-support-groupsSun, 20 Jan 2013 20:12:34 GMTSpecial Parents Confidential 01 Support GroupsSupport Groups – Guest: Carol Lippert. Special Parents Confidential Episode 01 For our first episode of Special Parents Confidential we talk about support groups for parents. Our guest has some valuable information, especially if you’re not apart of a support group right now. Why are support groups important? If you have access to support groups […] The post Special Parents Confidential 01 Support Groups appeared first on Special Parents Confidential. 00:27:00Special Parents ConfidentialnoSupport Groups – Guest: Carol Lippert. Special Parents Confidential Episode 01 For our first episode of Special Parents Confidential we talk about support group