Water Prairie Chronicles Podcast
By Tonya Wollum
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Episodes: 161
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Conversations to support parents of children with disabilities.
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Episode #158: Understanding Invisible Disabilities in School: Moving Beyond the 'Lazy' Label
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Jul 31, 2026 |
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Episode 157: Safe Cooking With Disabilities
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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156. Teaching Character and Boundaries to Our Kids
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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Episode #155: The Summer Break Survival Guide for Kids with Disabilities
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Jun 14, 2026 |
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Episode #154: A Masterclass in Belonging: What a Baseball Game Taught Me About Inclusion
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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153. The Grandparent Gap: Autism, Family, and What the Research Actually Says
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May 24, 2026 |
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152. Is Your Child’s IEP Ready for Middle or High School? Do This NOW Before Fall
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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151. Why Special Needs Parents Are Financially Burned Out — And What to Do About It
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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150. The IEP That Almost Destroyed an Honors Student
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Mar 28, 2026 |
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149. The ESY Myth—Maintenance, Not Summer School
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Episode #148: Faith and Disability: Where Community Becomes Home (with Guest John Fela) - Part 2
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Episode #147: The Tale of Two Parking Lots: Navigating Marriage and Crisis with John Fela (Part 1)
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Episode #146: Proximity is Not a Program: Moving from Inclusion to Belonging
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Episode #145: The "Draft IEP" Secret: How to Take Control of Your Meeting Before It Starts
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Episode #144: Season 5 Kickoff: Flu Bugs and Big Changes
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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143. Blind College Student & Paralympic Swimmer on Campus Accessibility & Safety
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Episode #142: What My Guide Dog Taught Me About Independence (Paralympic College Athlete)
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Episode #141: The Hardest Lesson: Why a Break Saved a Paralympic Career (w/ Evan Wilkerson)
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Episode #140: What to Expect at Your First IEP Meeting as a Parent
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Episode #139: How to Know if Your Child Qualifies for Special Education
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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138. The #1 Question Every Parent Should Ask About Their Child's Speech
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Episode #137: The Future of Special Education: How IDEA Changes Will Impact Your Family
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Episode #136: Mastering To-Do Lists as a Parent is EASIER Than You Think!
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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Episode #135: 5 School Communication Secrets That Change Everything
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Aug 31, 2025 |
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Episode #134: The Surprising Reason Your Child Doesn't Do Things On Their Own
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Aug 24, 2025 |
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Episode #133: Navigating College as a Visually Impaired Freshman?
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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Episode #132: How The ADA Forced Schools To Change Everything
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Episode #131: The Unseen Bias: What AI Image Generators Are Hiding About Disability
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Jul 27, 2025 |
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Episode #130: Special Ed Under Siege? Navigating the Latest US Dept. of Ed Updates
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Episode #129: Grieving the Imagined Child: The Unspoken Grief in Special Needs Parenting
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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Episode #128: AI Companion for Neurodivergent Children
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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Episode #127: Cerebral Palsy - Hope, Advocacy, and REAL Change?
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Episode #126: The Life-Changing Impact of an AuDHD Diagnosis
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May 24, 2025 |
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Episode #125: How to Prepare Teens for Real World Success in 2025?
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May 09, 2025 |
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Episode #124: What's it Like Living with Multiple Disabilities?
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May 03, 2025 |
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Episode #123: Can Your Child Become a STRONG SELF-ADVOCATE by Age 10?
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Episode #122: Cortical Visual Impairment: The Most Confusing Blindness Explained
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Episode #121: How Dyslexia Became This Family's Hidden Superpower!
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Episode #120: The Power of Positive Self-Talk for Special Needs Parents
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Episode #119: The Best Accessible Travel Tips for Neurodiverse Families
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Episode #118: A Psychology Professor Reveals The Truth About ABA Therapy
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Episode #117: Discover a Powerful Tool to Calm Anxious Kids
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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116. Autism on Stage: How Theater Breaks Down Barriers and Builds Bridges
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Episode #115: Accommodations vs. Modifications: Unlocking Success in Your Child's IEP
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Episode #114: Can Food Help Kids with ADHD Focus?
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Episode #113: Accessible Housing Solutions for ALL Abilities
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Nov 02, 2024 |
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Episode #112: Why is My Child Mischievous? Understanding Challenging Behavior in Children
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Episode #111: Breaking Barriers: The Power of Representation in Film
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Oct 12, 2024 |
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Episode #110: STOP Limiting Potential! Discover the Benefits of Hiring Someone With Down Syndrome
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Episode #109: Strategies for Special Needs Families in Divorce
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Sep 21, 2024 |
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Episode #108: How to Help Your Child Talk About Emotions
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Episode #107: Can Blind People Be Good Parents? Advice for Parents of Blind Children
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Episode #106: The Power of Inclusion and Advocacy
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Episode #105: Parenting a Child with Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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Episode #104: How to Understand and Support Children with Limited Speech w/ Jay Silverman | CAMERA, the Movie
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Episode #103: How AAC Devices Can Connect Your Child to the World
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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Episode #102: Parenting a Child With Epilepsy: Dallin's Story
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Aug 04, 2024 |
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Episode #101: Gold Medal Mindset: Blind Swimmer set to represent USA in 2024 Paralympics
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Episode #100: College Success for Students With ADHD
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Episode #99: Secure Their Future: Financial Planning for Special Needs Kids
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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Episode #98: Why Your Child Hates Writing (and How to Help Them Love It!)
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Jun 29, 2024 |
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97. Overcoming Guilt as a Single Mom of a Special Needs Child
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Jun 22, 2024 |
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96. Is Your Child's Potential Being Limited? How Advocating for a Child With Special Needs Makes a Difference!
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May 15, 2024 |
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Episode #95: Dads Grieve Too: Breaking the Silence on How Men Handle Loss
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May 04, 2024 |
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Episode #94: Finding Calm in the Chaos: Self-Care for Special Needs Parents
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Episode #93: Empathy & Strength: Growing Up with a Sibling on the Spectrum
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Apr 21, 2024 |
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Episode #92: Music Therapy & Positive Discipline Strategies for Neurodivergent Success
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Apr 13, 2024 |
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Episode #91: Marriage and Disability: Secrets for a Happy Marriage When Your Child Has Special Needs
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Apr 07, 2024 |
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Episode #90: Bipolar Disorder in Kids: Tips for Parents
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Mar 30, 2024 |
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Episode #89: Expert Tips for Better Parent-Child Communication
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Episode 88: Season 3 Premiere: The Hidden Gems You Need to Know About!
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Mar 03, 2024 |
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Episode 87: Season 2 Reflections
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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86: Language Impairment and the Path to Victory
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Jan 20, 2024 |
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85. Embracing Neurodiversity in Homeschooling
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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84. Hunger Games, Love, and Big Surprises!
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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83. Parenting with Purpose: Advocating for Children with Invisible Disabilities
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Nov 11, 2023 |
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Episode #82: Mastering the IEP Parent Input Statement
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Nov 04, 2023 |
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Episode #81: How to Prepare for a Special Needs Baby
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Oct 22, 2023 |
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Episode #80: Parenting Emotionally Intense Kids
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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Episode #79: IEPs vs 504 Plans: Understanding the Differences
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Oct 08, 2023 |
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Episode #78: Parenting Challenges: A Mother's Story of Finding Her Value
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Episode #77: Unlocking the Secrets of Emotional Intelligence Through Play!
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Episode #76: Special Needs Sibling Relationships and Disability Awareness
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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Episode #75: From Childhood Stroke to Triumph
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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Episode #74: Advocacy for all: ABLE Americans and Disability Rights
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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Episode #73: Navigating Mobility Challenges: From Childhood to Coaching
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Aug 19, 2023 |
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Episode #72: Living With Spina Bifida: A Personal Journey
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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Episode #71: From Chaos to Control: Navigating Executive Function Challenges
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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Episode #70: ADHD Coach's Secrets: Empowering Special Needs Parents for Success
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Jul 29, 2023 |
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Episode #69: Unraveling the Sensory Puzzle
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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Episode #68: Early Intervention: Why It Matters and How to Make the Most of It
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Episode #67: Changing the Narrative: Shattering Stereotypes of Disability in the Workplace
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Episode #66: Understanding Baby 'Colic' and Postnatal Depletion
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Jul 02, 2023 |
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Episode #65: Feeding Success Starts Here: Techniques for Tackling Feeding Challenges
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Episode #64: Park Pioneers and the Magic of National Parks
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Jun 18, 2023 |
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Episode #63: Changing Lives One Scoop at a Time: An Ice Cream Shop with a Mission
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Jun 10, 2023 |
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Episode #62: Creating a Culture of Acceptance: How Inclusive Schools Can Build Stronger Communities
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May 28, 2023 |
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Episode #61: Sensory Needs Matter: Empowering Students Through Music
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May 22, 2023 |
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Episode #60: Breaking Barriers: How to Travel the World with a Wheelchair
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May 13, 2023 |
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Episode #59: Financial Planning for Special Needs Children
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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Episode #58: From Hunger Games to Children's Books: The Unstoppable Sofia Sanchez!
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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Episode #57: Beyond the Diagnosis: The Realities and Myths of Down Syndrome
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Episode #56: Building a Supportive Community for Individuals with Down Syndrome
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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Episode #55: Parenting Autistic Children: Finding Gratitude in the Struggle
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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Episode #54: What it's Like to Raise a Medically Fragile Child with CVID
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Episode #53: The Power of Inclusion: Insights from a Children's Book Author and Non-Profit Founder
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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Episode #52: Caring for Your Child with Disabilities: How to Plan for the Future
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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Episode #51: The NC State Fair Access ABILITY Day - Inclusion for Special Needs Families
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Feb 26, 2023 |
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Episode #50: My Journey with Dyscalculia
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Feb 18, 2023 |
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Episode #49: Giving Our Sons the Gift of Sound (Part 2): Raising Deaf Children with Cochlear Implants
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Feb 11, 2023 |
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Episode #48: Giving Our Sons the Gift of Sound: A Mother's Story of Cochlear Implants and ASL (Part 1)
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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Episode #47: Uncovering the Mystery Behind Analytic vs Gestalt Language Processors
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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Episode #46: Financial Security for Your Special Needs Child
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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Episode #45: Virtual Reality for Neurodiverse Children
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Dec 31, 2022 |
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Episode #44: Working With A Guide Dog
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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Episode #43: Children's Books on Disability and Inclusion
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Nov 27, 2022 |
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Episode #42: Advice for Someone Going Deaf
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Nov 20, 2022 |
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Episode #41: The Role of a Speech-Language Pathologist in Your Child's Life
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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Episode #40: Dyslexia Can't Stop Me!
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Oct 22, 2022 |
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Episode #39: 2022 GUIDE to the NC State Fair for Special Needs Families - Access ABILITY Day!
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Oct 09, 2022 |
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Episode #38: Hearing Loss and Deafness in Children (Part 2)
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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Episode #37: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communication Tool
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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Episode #36: Hearing Loss and Deafness in Children (Part 1)
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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Episode #35: Happy World Narcolepsy Day!
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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Episode #34: What Can a Child With Autism Do?
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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Episode #33: Childhood Narcolepsy
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Sep 10, 2022 |
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Episode #32: Disability Awareness Education for Children
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Episode #31: Accessible Children's Literature - Low Vision Books for Young Children
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Aug 27, 2022 |
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Episode #30: Narcolepsy and Sleep Disorders
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Aug 20, 2022 |
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Episode #29: Parenting a Child With Autism
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Aug 12, 2022 |
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Episode #28: Johnny Kincaid's Story (part 2)
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Aug 05, 2022 |
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Episode #27: Parenting a Child with Albinism and Nystagmus (Part 1)
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Jul 30, 2022 |
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Episode #26: Celebrating 25 Episodes of the Podcast
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Jul 29, 2022 |
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Episode #25: Diversity on the Podcast
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Jul 22, 2022 |
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Episode #24: Successful School Breaks for Special Needs Kids
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Jul 08, 2022 |
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Episode #23: Support for Caregivers of Special Needs Children
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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Episode #22: Autistic Friendship
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Jun 24, 2022 |
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Episode #21: Swimming Blind
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Jun 18, 2022 |
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Episode #20: How Volunteerism Can Change Your World
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Jun 10, 2022 |
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Episode #19: How to Start a Miracle League Baseball Program
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Jun 03, 2022 |
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Episode #18: Miracle League Baseball for Special Needs Children
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May 27, 2022 |
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Episode #17: Brody the Lion Books for Children
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May 20, 2022 |
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Episode #16: Autism Early Diagnosis and Intervention
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May 14, 2022 |
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Episode #15: Inclusive Sports Example - Goalball
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May 07, 2022 |
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Episode #14: The History and Symbols of Autism
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Apr 29, 2022 |
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Episode #13: Stimming Behavior in Autistic Children and Adults
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Apr 23, 2022 |
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Episode #12: Support for Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and other Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
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Apr 15, 2022 |
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Episode #11: Helping parents understand their child with autism.
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Apr 08, 2022 |
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Episode #10: The IEP Parent Academy & How to Start Advocating for Your Child
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Apr 01, 2022 |
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Episode #9: Parenting Visually Impaired Children & The Role of an O&M Specialist
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Mar 25, 2022 |
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Episode #8: Wake Up and Play Ball!
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Mar 18, 2022 |
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Episode #7: Sensory Friendly Play at Marbles Kids Museum Raleigh, NC
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Mar 11, 2022 |
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Episode #6: The Creator of the Dancing Eyes Podcast
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Mar 04, 2022 |
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Episode #5: Misunderstood Invisible Disabilities
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Feb 25, 2022 |
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Episode #4: Special Needs Siblings
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Feb 18, 2022 |
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Episode #3 - Part 2: Space Camp, Surfing, and Zip Lining!
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Feb 12, 2022 |
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Episode #3 – Part 1: Growing Up With a Visual Impairment
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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Episode #2 - Part 1: Growing Up With Albinism, Nystagmus and Low Vision
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Feb 04, 2022 |
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Episode #2 - Part 2: Accommodations for Low Vision Students & Goalball for All
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Feb 04, 2022 |
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Episode #1: What's It All About?
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Jan 28, 2022 |
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Trailer: Welcome to the Water Prairie Chronicles Podcast!
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Jan 21, 2022 |