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Vision and Assistive Technology: A Team Approach to Therapy Nov 10, 2020

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Collaboration is the key to helping a child reach their goals, but it takes extra time to initiate and is not a billable service. It often falls on parents to communicate with everyone, which can be burdensome and complicated. The pandemic has improved collaboration with cloud-based platforms for sharing videos and information between agencies/providers. In this episode, Lynda and Stef role-model how they collaborate and explain how teamwork improves their results.

Feeding Solutions Part 4: The Role of Therapy Nov 03, 2020

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In part 4 of our Feeding Solutions series, Mandy will help you recognize red flags of feeding and let you know when to seek professional help. She adjusts your eyes to see your child's progress, unlocking feelings of accomplishment in yourself and your child. For Mandy, helping kids be kids means, "When they begin to understand themselves and know why things work and don't work for their body, they are more equipped to do hard things in life. That's what we want for our kids. It's not about eating; it's about learning." Thank you to Retrospec Films for recording this episode.

Reference links:

https://www.feedingmatters.org/

https://sosapproachtofeeding.com/

https://sosapproachtofeeding.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Food-Jags-Range-Diary.pdf

Feeding Solutions Part 3: The Impact of Emotions Oct 27, 2020

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In this episode, Mandy Foster and Lauren Gebhard help you face the emotions connected to feeding problems. They debunk mealtime myths and help you overcome false guilt. SOS therapy talks about what parents “bring to the table.” Studies show that 98% of feeding problems are due to a mix of diagnosable organic issues. Learn to change your beliefs about food and your child’s feeding to free you to engage these issues confidently.

Feeding Solutions Part 2: The Role of Food Oct 20, 2020

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Today, we start part 2 of our 4 part series about problem feeding. Lauren Gebhard and Mandy Foster join us to talk about food. There can be a lot of confusion surrounding food, and there are many reasons while a child might not be eating a particular food. We hope this episode will get you tips and tricks on approaching food more comfortably for you and your child. Thank you to Retrospec Films for recording this episode.

Reference links:

https://www.feedingmatters.org/

https://sosapproachtofeeding.com/

https://sosapproachtofeeding.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Food-Jags-Range-Diary.pdf

Feeding Solutions: The Importance of Schedules Oct 13, 2020

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Today, we are joined by Lauren Gebhard and Mandy Foster, speech therapists, to start a new four-part series about feeding problems. In this episode, we are discussing tips and tricks to get your child on an eating schedule. We discuss what SOS is, sequential oral sensory approach to feeding, and the difference between picky eating or problem feeding. Thank you to Retrospec Films for recording this episode.

Reference links:

https://www.feedingmatters.org/

https://sosapproachtofeeding.com/

https://sosapproachtofeeding.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Food-Jags-Range-Diary.pdf

Physical Therapy 101 Oct 06, 2020

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Physical Therapy helps with significant muscle movements such as head control, sitting, walking, and balance for children with developmental delays. The first three years of life set the foundation for the rest of your child's life. Whether your child has a diagnosis or not, if your gut tells you something is not right, it never hurts to request a PT consultation. Find a therapist who is not only an advocate for your child but you as well. Check out Brittany's resources at Mommy & Me PT https://www.facebook.com/mommyandmept/

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: An Adoption Story Sep 29, 2020

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Our guest, Mindy Wiggins, shares the adoption journey that led her to Hudson, a precious boy with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. In this episode, she shares how God equipped her for fostering and adopting medically fragile children. "Your obedience is the answer to someone else's prayer. It is not always about you." God is the same, but what that looks like in each season does not look the same. Life is about believing God, even when you don't see the results. God has taught her to extend grace to others. We are not trying to make him be someone he is not. We are letting him be how God made him. We tell our children, God brought you here because God has a plan." If you are interested in more from Mindy, head over to Amazon and order her book, "What God is Teaching Me." https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3AMindy+Wiggins&s=relevancerank&text=Mindy+Wiggins&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1

Thanks to Retrospec Films for recording the audio of this podcast.

The Importance of Bonding with Your Child Sep 22, 2020

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Today our guest, Dr. Sorrels, talks about the importance of bonding with your child. Attachment is a strong and enduring emotional bond between and child and a caregiver who assumes responsibly for the child's well-being. Attachment is a very sensory process. The first language babies understand is touch. When that first language is taken away, the attachment process can be disrupted. The relationship can still blossom and the attachment can still form. Carve out time and space to be fully present to the child. The architecture of the brain is formed through attachment. Investment parenting reaps great dividends down the road. If I ignore bonding now, it comes back later with behavior challenges. The brain develops through play. Your home needs to look more like summer camp than boot camp. Learn more from reading or listening to Dr. Sorrels book : https://amzn.to/32N7HRG Thanks to Retrospec Films for recording the audio of this podcast.

What is Assistive Technology? Sep 15, 2020

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Assistive Technology (AT) helps someone complete a task they would have trouble doing on their own. Learn how to assess needs with the SETT Framework by Joy Zabala. SETT is a four-part model that promotes collaborative decision-making by looking at the Student, Environment, Task, and Tools. Solutions range from no-tech to high-tech. Assistive Technology helps kids participate in life to the best of their ability and interest. Thanks to Retrospec Films for recording and editing the audio of this podcast.

Meningitis: Finding Meaning in Unexpected Loss Sep 08, 2020

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Mason was developing neurotypically when he all of a sudden developed Meningitis, suffered seizures and had a stroke. He lost his hearing and received a unilateral cochlear implant. Melinda, Mason's mother, learned to embrace the path her life has taken and encourages other parents, "Just because you expected your life to be one way, just because it's different, doesn't mean it can't be just as great." Thanks to Retrospec Films for recording and editing the audio of this podcast.

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