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What is special education and why is it important?
August 10, 2022
Students with disabilities need services to help them learn. Read about why special education may be important for your child.
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My child is aging out of early intervention but still needs services. What’s next?
August 3, 2022
If your child is in Early Intervention, they will “age out” when they turn 3. Gwen Crawford Angelos, speech therapist, describes what’s next.
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My child struggles with reading. How do I know if it’s dyslexia?
July 28, 2022
Dyslexia is the most common learning disability but it often goes undiagnosed. Here we talk about what to watch for and what to do if you’re concerned. Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by the Exceptional Lives Team
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Need an ambulance for your autistic child? Here are 5 ways to make it easier on them.
July 27, 2022
I’m the mom of an autistic child. Here are 5 things I did to make it easier on him when he had an accident and needed an ambulance.
Read moreNew dental help is available for disabled adults in Louisiana
July 20, 2022
Louisiana’s Medicaid Waiver program now offers better dental help for adults with intellectual/Developmental disabilities. Read more about how to get coverage.
Read moreFun in the sun, tips for kids’ water safety
July 13, 2022
Pool safety is important for everyone, more so for children with disabilities. Here are 9 tips for water safety and UV awareness to keep this summer fun. Narrated and written by Christina Kozik
Read moreWhat lessons can we take from the Civil Rights Movement in our work for disability rights?
July 13, 2022
Dr. Leslie Grover of Assisi House discusses what we learned from civil rights work that applies to disability rights work: organizing, communication, and heart.
Read moreHow can I get my teenager ready for independent living?
July 6, 2022
The transition to adulthood is hard. For kids with disabilities, it can bring extra challenges. In this podcast we talk about how to help our kids get ready.Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie McKinney
Read moreCo-regulation: Your secret tool for managing meltdowns
June 29, 2022
Parenting comes with meltdowns - it’s part of the deal. But did you know that co-regulating with your child is often the fastest and most effective way to diffuse things when your child is upset? You may already be doing it, even if you’ve never heard of it. Learn more. Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written…
Read moreHow can co-regulation help my child’s behavior? Strategies for parenting children with disabilities
June 29, 2022
If your child with disabilities has trouble relating and communicating, you’ve seen a lot of meltdowns. Co-regulation can help you get back on the same page.
Read moreTransition to adulthood for young people with disabilities: a timeline.
June 22, 2022
If you are the parent to a student with disabilities, the transition to adulthood can feel overwhelming. Here’s a timeline to help you through.
Read moreHow do we address oppression based on race and disability?
June 15, 2022
How do we address disability rights and oppression based on race at the same time? Keep learning. Keep listening. Dr. Leslie Grover of Assisi House shares her insight.
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6 ways to be a fierce advocate for your child with disabilities
June 8, 2022
Advocating for your child with a disability can be hard. Here are 6 practical tips to help you make sure they get what they need. Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie McKinney
Read moreI thought OT was about workplace skills. Why does my child need OT if they don’t work?
June 1, 2022
If your young child has a disability or delay, you may have been referred to Occupational Therapy. But what does occupational therapy mean for a child? Anne and Kim from the McMains Child Development Center explain how OT can help a child with their most important work - play.
Read moreSetting up children with disabilities to live their best lives…and new tools for families.
May 25, 2022
If you care for a child with a disability, our recent webinar series has tools to support you from before diagnosis right up to adulthood.
Read moreParents, let’s talk mental health
May 18, 2022
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. But what does mental health look like for those of us caring for children with disabilities? How can we support our children while still tending to our own needs? Here are a few ideas for you.Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie McIsaac
Read moreWant to support children with disabilities? Support their families.
May 11, 2022
One of the best ways to support children with disabilities is to support their families. But how? Exceptional Lives offers our 3 favorite tips.Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie McIsaac
Read moreFeeling parent stress? Us too. Here’s our favorite trick to reduce stress and enjoy our kids more.
May 11, 2022
Feeling parent stress? We are too. But it turns out unplugging our phones when we’re hanging out with our kids is one of the best ways to transform the stress into joy - even when things are hard. Read on to learn why
Read moreThe key to improving your child’s experience in school? Parent-teacher relationships
May 4, 2022
For some children with disabilities, interactions with teachers and staff can be difficult. Watch this quick video from school counselor John-Pierre LaFleur to find out how building parent-teacher relationships can help.
Read moreMother’s Day special podcast: If you give a mom a minute
May 4, 2022
A tribute to mamas and people filling those mama shoes this Mother’s Day…. If you give a mom a minute, she’ll try to fill it with “just one more thing”...Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie McIsaac
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