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Best of Series - Judge Alex Ferrer and Judge Glenda Hatchett Jul 30, 2012

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The Judicial Event - Here Come The Judges! 9:00 pm est "Judge Alex Ferrer and Judge Glenda Hatchett" Judge Alex Ferrer host of "Judge Alex" took on the bullies with his Anti-Bullying Campaign and joins us to discuss the importance of adult actions in protecting our children and how your child's behavior may lead them down a path of destruction. Hear what you, the parent, need to know to keep your teen out of his courtroom. 9:30 Judge Glenda Hatchett Host of Court TV Show "Judge Hatchett" joins me to inspire us to "Dare to Take Charge" How to Live Your Life On Purpsose a fantastic book about overcoming adversity and making the changes we all need to succeed and find happiness. Also to be discussed, her no nonsense approach to parenting "Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say" Two terrific advocates for todays children and teens.

Bright Not Broken - Dr Fred Volkmar - Yale Child Development Jul 26, 2012

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This week we continue our conversation on ASD and DSM-5 with leading autism expert and bestselling author Dr. Fred Volkmar director of The Yale Child Development Center. Dr. Volkmar will address the overall rate of autism (1-88) and the percentage that is made up of the Asperger’s/high functioning population. He will also explain the likely effects that the proposed changes to the autism category in DSM-5 will have on this group. Dr. Volkmar’s views about the impact of the new criteria on the high-functioning population continue to generate much controversy and conversation in the field of autism. Dr Fred R. Volkmar, M.D., a renowned expert on autism and other childhood mental disorders, is professor of child psychiatry, pediatrics and psychology at Yale University, in New Haven, Conn., where he also directs Yale’s Child Study Center. He is chief of child psychiatry at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Volkmar has a long standing interest in the assessment and classification of autism and related disorders. He was the coordinator of the International Field Trial for autism and related disorders and is the primary author of the DSM-IV autism and pervasive developmental disorders section. He is the author of several hundred scientific papers and chapters as well as a number of books including A Practical Guide to Autism: What Every Parent, Family Member, and Teacher Needs to Know, Asperger's Syndrome, Health Care for Children on the Autism Spectrum, and the Handbook of Autism. He has served as associate editor of the Journal of Autism, The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and the American Journal of Psychiatry and currently is the editor of the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

Bright Not Broken - Dr Lorna Wing and Dr Judith Gould Jul 18, 2012

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The publication of DSM5 will no doubt bring changes that will affect twice-exceptional children, especially those with Aspergers Disorder. Drs. Lorna Wing and Judith Gould, world renowned experts and pioneers of the autism spectrum discuss the upcoming changes in the DSM. Dr. Lorna Wing, Although officially retired continues to act as Consultant to the NAS Lorna Wing Centre for Autism. She has 40 years of experience in the field of autism and learning disabilities through her work with the Medical Research Council Social Psychiatry Unit, London. Her published work on the subject of autism has challenged and changed the thinking in the field. In the early days she questioned that Kanner's autism was a single separate entity and through her research work with Judith Gould led to the now accepted concept of a spectrum of autism. It was Dr Wing who, in 1981, coined the term "Asperger syndrome" Her book The Autistic Spectrum, for parents and professionals, has been translated into many languages and it remains a valuable source of information and advice. As a founder member of The National Autistic Society she continues to support the work of the charity Dr. Judith Gould is Director of the NAS Lorna Wing Centre for Autism. She is a Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist with nearly 40 years' experience, specialising in autism spectrum disorders and learning disabilities. She has published widely in the field of autism spectrum disorders and her research work with Lorna Wing led to the now-accepted concept of a spectrum of autistic conditions. In addition to the diagnostic training at the Centre, Dr Gould is involved in training in autism spectrum disorders and related conditions both within the UK and overseas. Her current interest is autism in girls and women and also the reclassification of autism spectrum disorders

The Best of The Coffee Klatch - Focus Foundation - Dyslexia Jul 16, 2012

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Children with X & Y Variations are often diagnosed before birth and are known to have an increased incidence of both Developmental Dyspraxia and Dyslexia. Therefore, infants with X & Y Variations provide a unique opportunity for observing the very early manifestations and the natural evolution of Developmental Dyspraxia and Dyslexia. By monitoring and helping guide the care of these infants, Dr. Samango-Sprouse has been able to both study and assist in the early treatment of Dyspraxia and Dyslexia. Her experience, knowledge, unique education and insight is invaluable to The Focus Foundation, as is her recognition of the integration between a child's mind and learning style, and the importance of movement and motor skills as a framework of all of learning.

DSM, Examining a Flawed System That Traps Our Children Jul 10, 2012

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As parents, the two of us (Diane and Rebecca) sought answers as to why our own children were trapped by an alphabet soup of labels despite their obvious abilities. While we researched and wrote Bright Not Broken, we realized that we were asking questions no other book has addressed: Why does the DSM system lead to an alphabet soup of labels? Could it be that our system is fundamentally flawed or incapable of meeting the needs of practicing clinicians and parents? If not clinicians and caregivers, whom does the DSM system serve?Join us for the second in a two-part series on the DSM. Featuring Drs. William Sheehan and Stephen Thurber, Part 2 explores some of the challenges the DSM presents for practicing clinicians and parents/caregivers, and addresses some of the questions we raise in our book including, questioning the Validity of the ADHD Diagnosis.GUEST BIO’S: Dr. William Sheehan and Dr. Steven Thurber

The Best of The Coffee Klatch - Special Needs Estate Plannin Jul 09, 2012

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The MetLife Center for Special Needs PlanningSM helps you to take steps to provide lifetime quality care that your dependent with special needs requires. Planning for the future of an individual with special needs requires in-depth knowledge of the federal laws as they pertain to government benefit eligibility and legal documents such as special needs trusts and guardianships. There are important financial considerations as well for providing not just lifetime care, but quality of life. In planning for the future of your dependent, remember that you are the primary expert, but you may also need to turn to a number of other experts for assistance on such things as special needs estate planning. Though many of these issues can seem overwhelming, it is important you take the time with those experts today to provide for your loved one’s tomorrow.

Bright Not Broken - Layman's Guide to The DSMV Part 1 Jul 04, 2012

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Join Rebecca Banks and Diane Kennedy as they discuss how the upcoming changes to the DSM will dramatically affect Twice Exceptional Children and Teens with Autism and ADHD. Somewhere in your journey with your own child, you have no doubt encountered the DSM and it awesome power to dictate the diagnoses, medications, therapies, and educational services your child receives. Parents of twice-exceptional children are in a highly vulnerable position, balancing extraordinary concern for their children with the necessity of placing their trust in the DSM and the professionals who use it. But how much do parents really understand this powerful system? Join us for the first in a two-part series on the DSM—the system that impacts every professional and parent caring for a twice-exceptional child. Part 1 offers a “layman’s guide” to the DSM system. In this show, we offer an easy to understand overview of the evolution, design, and criteria for the DSM system, setting the stage to examine the controversies and challenges this system poses for professionals and parents.

The Best of The Coffee Klatch - Sensory Processing Disorder Jul 02, 2012

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Dr Lucy Miller founder Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation, author of groundbreaking "Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder" and developer of nationally standardized the Miller Assessment for Preschoolers (MAP) to assess preschool children with developmental disorders including Sensory Processing Disorder. Carol Kranowitz author of the best selling book "The Out Of Sync Child" and "Growing an Insync child" along with Hartley Steiner author of Gabrielle Making Sense of School join Marianne Russo to discuss recent misrepresentations of Sensory Processing disorder.

Best of The Coffee Klatch - Temple Grandin - Fear and Autism Jun 25, 2012

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Dr Temple Grandin - Author, Advocate, One of Time Magazines Most Infuential People Of The Year - Emmy Award Winning HBO Movie "Thinking In Pictures" surprised me with a phone call and we took it to the airwaves. This is Temple Grandin's third appearance on the show. "The principal emotion experienced by autistic people is fear"~ TG Join Temple Grandin and Marianne as they discuss Fear and the Autistic child followed

Bright Not Broken w Dr L Silverman Excitabilities in 2E kids Jun 21, 2012

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Diane Kennedy and Rebecca Banks Giftedness, 2e and Overexcitabilities This week Dr. Linda Silverman joins us to explore giftedness. Dr. Silverman, gifted expert and founder of The Gifted Development Center in Colorado, understands the complexity and challenges of giftedness as few, perhaps, do. Join us as she shares her insights about the intellectual, developmental, emotional characteristics, and overexcitabilities of gifted children and adults. Linda Kreger Silverman , Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist. She directs the Institute for the Study of Advanced Development, and its subsidiary, the Gifted Development Center, in Denver, Colorado. She has authored a number of books including, Upside-Down Brilliance: The Visual-Spatial Learner, and soon to be released Giftedness 101. (in press) Dr. Silverman founded the only journal on adult giftedness, Advanced Development. Currently, she is conducting research on profoundly gifted children, the visual-spatial learner, and comparative assessment of the gifted on different instruments.

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