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I Almost Lost My Wife and Child Jun 08, 2021

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Shawn and Jerusha Sejera kick off our four-part series to encourage dads by sharing their journey through a high-risk pregnancy that was potentially life-threatening for both mother and expected child. Their son, Giovonni just graduated from the Little Light House and is shining his light in the world. Through laughter and tears, the Sejera's share how God has met them in their joys and struggles. Here is a brief video of Shawn recounting his story https://youtu.be/FSAXYVEldFc.
Shining Light Conference: Learning to See Vision Strategies June 10-11, 2021 https://www.littlelighthouse.org/shining-light-conference/. For special conference registration for LLH families, email helpingkidspodcast@littlelighthouse.org.

Hope for Coloboma: Sophia's Story Jun 01, 2021

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Three-year-old Sophia was born with Coloboma, resulting in visual impairments in both of her eyes. Her parents share how they discovered her diagnosis, responded to it, and help her live life to the full. At the end of the show, Lynda Crouch, Sophia's vision therapist at Little Light House, joins us to share her perspective on Sophia's progress. Shining Light Conference - Learning to See at Home and School registration info: https://www.littlelighthouse.org/shining-light-conference/

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Staff Story: Honest Thoughts from a Mother of Three Kids with Special Needs May 25, 2021

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Bri Dodson is no stranger to pain. She knows the heartache of infertility, miscarriage, and strained relationships. In this conversation, she shares the highs and lows of parenting kids with various complex diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorders and ODD. Learn how she finds hope amid heartache.

Shining Light Conference: Learning to See https://www.littlelighthouse.org/shining-light-conference/

Staff Story: An Empathetic Perspective on Seeking Help for Your Child May 18, 2021

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Brittany Gartner graduated with my Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2013. As part of the Little Light House therapy team, she specializes in working with children with mild to severe developmental disabilities. She is passionate about early intervention, gross motor skill development, and parent education. In today's episode, Brittany shares about realizing her son needed PT. By sharing her story, she hopes to encourage and empower other parents. You can find more resources to help your kids reach gross motor milestones at the Mommy and Me PT Website http://mommyandmept.org/.

How God is Sustaining Me May 11, 2021

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Mother of three adopted kids with special needs and author of three devotionals inspired by her children, Mindy Cariker Wiggins shares some of the insights recorded in her latest book, How God Is Sustaining Me. Mindy shares practical insights into hearing God's voice through your daily experiences. To learn more about Mindy, refer to the previous Helping Kids Be Kids podcast, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: An Adoption Story. Mindy's God Speaks devotionals are available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/What-God-Teaching-Mindy-Wiggins-ebook/dp/B07G65NFTL

Being a Mom on Mission May 04, 2021

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Amy Bonham is the Special Needs Ministry Administrator for Victory Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a mother of three, she shares her journey with her middle son, who has autism. For a season, she laid aside her thriving community and successful teaching career to be a stay-at-home mom. A life-long learner with a servant's heart, she diligently learned all she could to help her son. God used her school administration, teaching, and curriculum development expertise to launch Champions Club for her church. Knowing that individuals with autism repeat what they hear, she introduced her son to prayer, the Bible, and worship at an early age. Through her story, you will receive encouragement to abide in Christ and to help your kids fulfill their purpose as you fulfill your own. Contact Amy Bonham: abonham@victory.com A Special Purpose: http://aspecialpurpose.org/

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How to Communicate with an AAC User Apr 27, 2021

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Keith Boyd, an LLH alumnus with spastic quadriplegia, communicates with a Tobii Dynavox, an eye gaze-enabled speech-generating device. His Dad and his best friend collaborated with him to share the value of AAC to unlock Keith's voice.

What it's like to Communicate with LAMP Apr 20, 2021

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Lance McLemore is a brilliant young man on the autism spectrum who uses LAMP Words for Life as his primary form of communication as a result of expressive aphasia. In this conversation, he uses LAMP to share his expereinces as an AAC user. Direct inquiries about hiring Lance for speaking engagements to Center for AAC and Autism at registrations@aacandautism.com.

What is the LAMP (Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning) and LAMP Words for Life? Apr 13, 2021

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John Halloran, SLP, and creator of LAMP, joins us to share the origin story of the therapy approach called LAMP (Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning) and the assistive technology tool called LAMP Words for Life. Learn more about how the Little Light House, a LAMP Center of Excellence, integrates communication tools to support the speech and language development of students who are experiencing delays in those areas. Center for AAC and Autism https://www.aacandautism.com/

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What is Augmentative-Alternative Communication? Apr 06, 2021

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Have you ever wondered, "What is AAC, and why would I want to use it with my child?" Stefanie Olson, an Assistive Technology Practitioner, explains the benefits of AAC. She assures that AAC does not prevent a child from learning how to speak. It can be a temporary or lifetime support. The LLH uses a therapy approach called LAMP (Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning) and an AT tool called LAMP Words for Life to support our students' speech and language development who are experiencing delays in those areas. Her top three recommendations are to get training (Center for AAC and Autism), model language on the device (without expecting the child to respond), and start early. Center for AAC and Autism https://www.aacandautism.com/

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