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The Whole Child Series - Dr Judith Gould Jun 18, 2014

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June 18 Dr.Judith Gould dimensional tools to understand Giftedness GIFTED KIDS, ADHD, AND AUTISM: WHY TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN ARE STUCK AND HOW TO HELP THEM Hosted by Diane Kennedy and Rebecca Banks, authors of Bright Not Broken and The ADHD-Autism Connection with Dr Temple Grandin. Diane is the mother of three twice-exceptional sons who has spent over 18 years advocating for special needs children. Rebecca, a veteran educator who has spent nearly a decade teaching in inclusive classrooms, is the mother of two twice-exceptional children. Together, Diane and Rebecca will examine the issues around twice-exceptional children—that is, gifted kids with hidden disabilities such as ADHD, Asperger’s/autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, and related conditions. Their unique perspective and fresh approach will help parents, educators, and healthcare professionals understand who these kids are, why they’re stuck, and how to help them. In a time when the diagnostic system is in flux and education is under fire, this program will look

Dr Samango Sprouse - The Autism Study Jun 16, 2014

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Dr. Carole Samango-Sprouse has been working with young disabled children since 1982 she specializes in the neurodevelopmental assessment of children with complex medical conditions. Dr. Samango-Sprouse is trained in neuromotor and neurocognitive development, neurobehavioral skills and oral motor assessment for children with an emphasis on young children with genetic disorders. She is trained in neurodevelopmental treatment and certified in the assessment of pre-term infant behavior and the Brazelton Neonatal Assessment Scale. She is the author of more than 60 articles on the neurocognitive capabilities of atypical children, Dr. Samango-Sprouse studies the relationship between the brain and behavior, and its impact on school performance in children with neurogenetic disorders. As the director of the Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Center for Young Children, Dr. Samango-Sprouse evaluates patients from all over the world in order to develop comprehensive and intensive intervention programs that are syndrome-specific. These programs recognize the complex interaction and intimate connection between brain, cognition, behavior, learning, and medical diagnosis. Dr. Samango-Sprouse trains and educates parents and professionals around the country and internationally to understand the complex interaction between neurodevelopmental disorders, learning and educational success. Dr. Samango-Sprouse serves one of the largest patient populations in the world of children who were prenatally diagnosed with an X & Y Chromosomal Variation. In addition, Dr. Samago-Sprouse is the founder, executive director and chief science officer of The Focus Foundation.

"Understanding the Role of the Educational Consultant" Jun 04, 2014

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This week on "School Struggles" host by Dr. Richard Selznick is guest Dr. Jackie Hoffman. Over the past 25 years, Dr. Hoffman has worked in over 30 school districts in seven counties in New Jersey and several in Pennsylvania. She has helped over 1000 families develop successful educational interventions and advocate for school based change. With her colleagues at Concentrics, Dr. Hoffman developed the script and text for the nationally acclaimed video and curriculum In Real Life: Sexual Harassment in Schools. Her writings on the topic of respect in classroom settings have been published in professional journals. In her capacity as an educator and trainer, Dr. Hoffman has been on staff at Temple University and provided in-service programs for public and private schools. Given her expertise in parenting. Dr. Hoffman has been called on by corporations and community agencies to provide workshops and educational programs.

Dr James Coplan - Preventing the next Adam Lanza and Elliot Rogers May 30, 2014

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With host Marianne Russo Dr. Coplan has attained recognition in all three medical specialties pertaining to child development: Pediatrics, Child, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities), and Child Psychiatry Dr. Coplan’s book, Making Sense of Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Create the brightest future for your child with the best treatment options introduces a revolutionary three-dimensional model of ASD that simultaneously takes into account a child’s atypical features, level of general intelligence, and age. This 3D model provides a “roadmap” on which to chart a child’s progress over time, and a framework for making decisions about the best therapies at each stage of development. His book also addresses the many conflicting claims regarding causation of autistic spectrum disorder, proven and unproven interventions, and possible reasons for the so-called “explosion” of cases of ASD. In his article "Is one of my patients the next Adam Lanza" he discusses causes, identifying and preventing tragedies like those in Newtown and the recent killings in Santa Barbara.

Dads Of Disability May 22, 2014

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Premiere Dr Jerry Weichman Show - Online and Under Control: Parenting the Plugg May 16, 2014

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The "Dr Jerry Weichman Show" Adolescent psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Jerry Weichman, founder of The Weichman Clinic, will be hosting technology guru Scott Burnett of Integrity Computer Concepts. Join them as they discuss what is currently trending in the teen underworld of computers, mobile devices and smartphones as well as what parents can do to protect and keep their child on a positive track as they navigate today's electronic world. Our host: Dr. Jerry Weichman helps teens and parents communicate better and build strong, positive relationships. With his support, adolescents learn to manage academic, social, and familial pressures as they mature into thriving young adults. He is an expert in parenting adolescents, treating oppositional behavior, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, self-injury, bullying, ADD, academic challenges and family relational problems. He is on staff at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, the founder of The Weichman Clinic at the Hoag Neurosciences Institute, has served as clinical director of an in-patient teen substance abuse program, and author of the teen survival guide How to Deal. Tonights guest: Scott Burnett is a technology expert with a heart for parents. Before starting Integrity Computer Concepts in 2006, Scott was leading a cutting edge Technology Team on staff at Saddleback Church. His background in technology, experience with youth ministry and passion for parents have uniquely shaped him to teach about the subject of online safety. Scott speaks to groups all over California when he is not helping parents one on one deal with the challenges that the ever changing world of technology brings.

DATING WITH ANXIETY AND OCD May 10, 2014

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DATING WITH ANXIETY AND OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER. Many people with OCD and Social Anxiety find dating to be a struggle. How can people with anxiety overcome their fears and date happily? Dr Sachs will discuss dating fears as well as helpful tips for young adults and their parents to help prepare their teens to manage their dating worries. Dr Sachs has a Ph.D. in Clinical and School Psychology. Dr. Sachs is a licensed psychologist in both New York and Florida. She has many years of research and clinical experience working in the field of anxiety and stress, Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), and chronic illness and pain in a variety of settings.Her research and clinical interests included cognitive and behavioral treatments for individuals with social skills deficits, anxiety disorders and mood disorders, as well as understanding coping mechanisms in the chronically ill and their caregivers. Her dissertation focused on A

School Struggles - James Redford Director - Dyslexia The Big Picture May 07, 2014

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The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia provides personal and uplifting accounts of the dyslexic experience from children, experts and iconic leaders, such as Sir Richard Branson and financier Charles Schwab. Directed by James Redford, the film not only clears up the misconceptions about the condition, but also paints a picture of hope for all who struggle with it. Shining a spotlight on the latest scientific and psychological research, the film also highlights the work of Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz, co-founders and co-directors of the Yale Center of Dyslexia and Creativity to illuminate the hidden origins and implications of dyslexia. Proving that dyslexia is a neurological issue and not a character flaw the movie illustrates that while the condition is an obstacle, it also carries some unique advantages, and ultimately can be overcome.

Synesthesia in School Age Children May 05, 2014

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Host Ange Eaton Part II – Synesthesia In Childhood Angela’s second guest in the series is Dr. Julia Simner, Department of Psychology, The University of Edinburgh on January 29th. Dr Simner now runs the Synaesthesia & Sensory Integration Lab, where she examines cross-modal mappings in people with synaesthesia and in the population at large. Dr Simner is a cognitive neuropsychologist who studied in languages, language sciences and experimental psychology at the Universities of Paris/Sorbonne, Oxford, Toronto, and Sussex. Synesthesia is an inherited condition which causes unusual perceptions or associations, triggered by everyday activities like reading, speaking, or eating. For example, synaesthetes might perceive colours when listening to music, or tastes in the mouth when reading words. Synaesthesia has been linked to differences in white/grey matter structure, and can involve direct sensory crossing (e.g., sound to vision), or can be mediated by higher level functions such as language. Her work examines the prevalence, cognition, perception, inheritence, neuroscience, aesthetics and history of synaesthesia. She also examines sensory integration in the general population, and how sensory perception influences language processing.

The Whole Child And Social Thinking - Guest Michelle Garcia May 02, 2014

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Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC-SLP. The Center for Social Thinking The Whole Child and Social Thinking—Unraveling the challenges of a diagnosis to support social thinking and learning Michelle Garcia Winner specializes in the treatment of individuals with social-cognitive deficits: those with diagnoses such as high-functioning autism, Asperger Syndrome and nonverbal learning disorder. She began teaching Social Thinking® in 1995 to brighter students when she went to work for a high school district as the district’s speech language pathologist. Social Thinking was born out of necessity as a way to reach those “bright but socially clueless students” that needed more information than just what social skill to use. They needed to know why they should bother to use that skill. The strength of Michelle's work is that she breaks down the research and abstract concepts and creates concrete ways for this to be done. This approach led GreatSchools.org, a leading national nonprofit organization, to call Michelle, "...the leading expert in the field of social skills."

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