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Jean Nicol/The Eating Game Lori Frank/Gluten Caisen Free Die Aug 25, 2011

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Are you facing the problem of parenting a child with eating challenges? While The Eating Game was initially developed to address the nutritional challenges faced by many children with Autism, it is also being used by many others who need support to make healthy food choices: picky eaters, those on selective or restricted diets, adults in group homes or assisted living situations who are striving to be more independent, those with communication challenges who benefit from visual supports, families wanting to develop healthy diets, schools/preschools teaching about good nutrition and those with compulsive eating disorders obsessed with eating. Giveaway of The Eating Game to first caller. Are you wanting to experience the positive results thousands of other parents have had with the Gluten Free Caisen Free diet for your child with autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder or other related disorder? You've probably heard success stories from other parents and the improvements they've seen with their child. But does the idea of getting started just seems overwhelming?!! Join Lori to hear about her 8 week seminar and call in for a change to win a seating in a giveaway. Lori is also offering a one on one session for another lucky winner.

Dr. Samango-Sprouse and The Focus Foundation Aug 22, 2011

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The Focus Foundation was established in 2005 by Carole Samango Sprouse, EdD A neurodevelopmentalist, Dr. Samango-Sprouse is the director of the Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Center for Young Children, located near Annapolis, Maryland, and an associate clinical professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She serves as the Executive Director and Chief Science Officer of The Focus Foundation and has extensive experience with the three disorders that are the Foundation's focus X & Y Chromosomal Variations, Developmental Dyspraxia and Dyslexia. 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.

Dr Jerry Weichman - Adolescent Skill Development Aug 18, 2011

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Dr. Jerry Weichman, licensed psychologist, is an adolescent specialist, author, speaker and parenting expert. Housed in the prestigious Hoag Neurosciences Institute in Newport Beach, he has dedicated his career to enhancing adolescent skill development in academic, interpersonal and intrapersonal areas so that today's teens are well prepared for their adult lives. Dr. Jerry is a recognized expert on teens and teen crisis issues, and through his public speaking and private practice, provides relevant solutions to teen and parenting challenges. Suffering a right leg amputation as an infant, Dr. Jerry's formative years were particularly rife with emotional and social pitfalls. To deal with his insecurities, stress and depression, he developed a collection of survival tools, literally one tool at a time. While in college, Dr. Jerry further developed and enhanced The Tool Belt approach through extensive research while completing masters and Ph.D. programs. Today he teaches young adults what is now deemed the The Tool Belt and shares with them how it enabled him to overcome the challenges of teen life, play NCAA Division I Football, and attain a Ph.D. by the early age of 26.

March Of Dimes Aug 15, 2011

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Our features children's foundation of the month. The March of Dimes help mothers have full-term pregnancies and research the problems that threaten the health of babies.

Cushing's Help Organization - Mary O'Connor Aug 11, 2011

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Mary O'Connor, President, Cushings Help Organization, Inc.

Diane Kissner - Language Based Learning Disabilities Aug 04, 2011

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Diane Kissner Director of Out Placement at the Windward School an incredible resource for children with language based learning disabilities. Placement is everything. From finding that specialty school to returning to a mainstream educational environment, early planning and collaboration is key. Join Diane as we discuss specific educational programs for children with language based learning disabilities and hear her "To Do" list of planning for transitioning your child into and out of special needs schools.

Dr Lynne Kenney - Psychologist Aug 01, 2011

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Dr. Lynne Kenney is one of the most accessible psychologists in the US, an expert for Dr. Oz's Sharecare.com, organized wisdom, pediatricsafety and more, you can find her advice in Parenting, Parents, and Working Mother magazines. She is dedicated to helping parents raise happy, competent, ethical children. A mom, author, producer and educator, Lynne is bringing brain-based parenting skills to radio and television so that we can move away from time-out as a primary parenting strategy. Today we'll learn the how and why of Dr. Lynne's passion and what she brings to you.

Dr Lucy Miller - The Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation Jul 28, 2011

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Dr Lucy Miller Founder and Director of The Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation ... expanding knowledge, fostering awareness and promoting recognition of Sensory Processing Disorder. Join us as we discuss the amazing work this woman has done and what she continues to do in research and programs. Dr Miller is the author of the incredible book "Sensational Kids" and has created several assessment tools for teachers and clinicians including MAP Miller Assessment for Preschoolers. She is considered to be one of the foremost authorities in the diagnosis and treatment of Sensory Processing Disorder.

Relief Rider International - Alexander Souri Jul 25, 2011

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Alexander Souri Founder & Executive Director Relief Rider International a humanitarian childrens foundation. Riders International (RRI) is a humanitarian-based, adventure travel company that organizes horseback journeys through breathtaking areas in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan, India. Over the last six years Relief Riders International has held ten successful Relief Rides. During this period we were able to design and develop far reaching medical and educational programs providing school supplies, goats, medical care and cataract surgeries to rural communities in Rajasthan. Our free general medical camps provided us with the medical data to design and develop programs

Derek Hoare - Bringing Ayn Home Jul 25, 2011

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On June 16, Child Protection Services appeared at the doorstep of Derek Hoare and gave him two choices, voluntarily hand over his 9-year-old autistic daughter, Ayn or they would take her citing “safety” as the reason. Hoare is a single parent, with two other children, one who is 10 and one who is 9 and is also autistic As Hoare refused to sign over his daughter, CPS took her from her school and, because she was “deemed unsuitable for foster care placed her in a “specialized hospital” for evaluation. Hoare, his daughter’s primary caretaker and her only parental figure since birth, has not yet been able to see or speak to her. Ayn had been playing in her backyard when she went missing. After frantically looking for her without success, her father called 911 Ayn was found two hours later playing in a neighbor’s backyard. “It seemingly was one of those storybook endings,” her dad, Derek Hoare, told LifeSiteNews.com. “She ran from the police car and threw her arms around my neck.” - Derek Hoare This incident has created international outrage and a plea to bring Ayn home. Since this post there have been many updates as per my phone calls w Derek - Stay tuned