All Episodes

Episode 157: Safe Cooking With Disabilities

156. Teaching Character and Boundaries to Our Kids

Episode #155: The Summer Break Survival Guide for Kids with Disabilities

Episode #154: A Masterclass in Belonging: What a Baseball Game Taught Me About Inclusion

153. The Grandparent Gap: Autism, Family, and What the Research Actually Says

152. Is Your Child’s IEP Ready for Middle or High School? Do This NOW Before Fall

151. Why Special Needs Parents Are Financially Burned Out — And What to Do About It

150. The IEP That Almost Destroyed an Honors Student

149. The ESY Myth—Maintenance, Not Summer School

Episode #148: Faith and Disability: Where Community Becomes Home (with Guest John Fela) - Part 2

Episode #147: The Tale of Two Parking Lots: Navigating Marriage and Crisis with John Fela (Part 1)

Episode #146: Proximity is Not a Program: Moving from Inclusion to Belonging

Episode #145: The "Draft IEP" Secret: How to Take Control of Your Meeting Before It Starts

Episode #144: Season 5 Kickoff: Flu Bugs and Big Changes

143. Blind College Student & Paralympic Swimmer on Campus Accessibility & Safety

Episode #142: What My Guide Dog Taught Me About Independence (Paralympic College Athlete)

Episode #141: The Hardest Lesson: Why a Break Saved a Paralympic Career (w/ Evan Wilkerson)

Episode #140: What to Expect at Your First IEP Meeting as a Parent

Episode #139: How to Know if Your Child Qualifies for Special Education

138. The #1 Question Every Parent Should Ask About Their Child's Speech

Episode #137: The Future of Special Education: How IDEA Changes Will Impact Your Family

Episode #136: Mastering To-Do Lists as a Parent is EASIER Than You Think!

Episode #135: 5 School Communication Secrets That Change Everything

Episode #134: The Surprising Reason Your Child Doesn't Do Things On Their Own

Episode #133: Navigating College as a Visually Impaired Freshman?

Episode #132: How The ADA Forced Schools To Change Everything

Episode #131: The Unseen Bias: What AI Image Generators Are Hiding About Disability

Episode #130: Special Ed Under Siege? Navigating the Latest US Dept. of Ed Updates

Episode #129: Grieving the Imagined Child: The Unspoken Grief in Special Needs Parenting

Episode #128: AI Companion for Neurodivergent Children

Episode #127: Cerebral Palsy - Hope, Advocacy, and REAL Change?

Episode #126: The Life-Changing Impact of an AuDHD Diagnosis

Episode #125: How to Prepare Teens for Real World Success in 2025?

Episode #124: What's it Like Living with Multiple Disabilities?

Episode #123: Can Your Child Become a STRONG SELF-ADVOCATE by Age 10?

Episode #122: Cortical Visual Impairment: The Most Confusing Blindness Explained

Episode #121: How Dyslexia Became This Family's Hidden Superpower!

Episode #120: The Power of Positive Self-Talk for Special Needs Parents

Episode #119: The Best Accessible Travel Tips for Neurodiverse Families

Episode #118: A Psychology Professor Reveals The Truth About ABA Therapy

Episode #117: Discover a Powerful Tool to Calm Anxious Kids

116. Autism on Stage: How Theater Breaks Down Barriers and Builds Bridges

Episode #115: Accommodations vs. Modifications: Unlocking Success in Your Child's IEP

Episode #114: Can Food Help Kids with ADHD Focus?

Episode #113: Accessible Housing Solutions for ALL Abilities

Episode #112: Why is My Child Mischievous? Understanding Challenging Behavior in Children

Episode #111: Breaking Barriers: The Power of Representation in Film

Episode #110: STOP Limiting Potential! Discover the Benefits of Hiring Someone With Down Syndrome

Episode #109: Strategies for Special Needs Families in Divorce

Episode #108: How to Help Your Child Talk About Emotions

Episode #107: Can Blind People Be Good Parents? Advice for Parents of Blind Children

Episode #106: The Power of Inclusion and Advocacy

Episode #105: Parenting a Child with Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy

Episode #104:  How to Understand and Support Children with Limited Speech w/ Jay Silverman | CAMERA, the Movie

Episode #103: How AAC Devices Can Connect Your Child to the World

Episode #102: Parenting a Child With Epilepsy: Dallin's Story

Episode #101: Gold Medal Mindset: Blind Swimmer set to represent USA in 2024 Paralympics

Episode #100: College Success for Students With ADHD

Episode #99: Secure Their Future: Financial Planning for Special Needs Kids

Episode #98: Why Your Child Hates Writing (and How to Help Them Love It!)

97. Overcoming Guilt as a Single Mom of a Special Needs Child

96. Is Your Child's Potential Being Limited? How Advocating for a Child With Special Needs Makes a Difference!

Episode #95: Dads Grieve Too: Breaking the Silence on How Men Handle Loss

Episode #94: Finding Calm in the Chaos: Self-Care for Special Needs Parents

Episode #93: Empathy & Strength: Growing Up with a Sibling on the Spectrum

Episode #92: Music Therapy & Positive Discipline Strategies for Neurodivergent Success

Episode #91: Marriage and Disability: Secrets for a Happy Marriage When Your Child Has Special Needs

Episode #90: Bipolar Disorder in Kids: Tips for Parents

Episode #89: Expert Tips for Better Parent-Child Communication

Episode 88: Season 3 Premiere: The Hidden Gems You Need to Know About!

Episode 87: Season 2 Reflections

86: Language Impairment and the Path to Victory

85. Embracing Neurodiversity in Homeschooling

84. Hunger Games, Love, and Big Surprises!

83. Parenting with Purpose: Advocating for Children with Invisible Disabilities

Episode #82: Mastering the IEP Parent Input Statement

Episode #81: How to Prepare for a Special Needs Baby

Episode #80: Parenting Emotionally Intense Kids

Episode #79: IEPs vs 504 Plans: Understanding the Differences

Episode #78: Parenting Challenges: A Mother's Story of Finding Her Value

Episode #77: Unlocking the Secrets of Emotional Intelligence Through Play!

Episode #76: Special Needs Sibling Relationships and Disability Awareness

Episode #75: From Childhood Stroke to Triumph

Episode #74: Advocacy for all: ABLE Americans and Disability Rights

Episode #73: Navigating Mobility Challenges: From Childhood to Coaching

Episode #72: Living With Spina Bifida: A Personal Journey

Episode #71: From Chaos to Control: Navigating Executive Function Challenges

Episode #70: ADHD Coach's Secrets: Empowering Special Needs Parents for Success

Episode #69: Unraveling the Sensory Puzzle

Episode #68: Early Intervention: Why It Matters and How to Make the Most of It

Episode #67: Changing the Narrative: Shattering Stereotypes of Disability in the Workplace

Episode #66: Understanding Baby 'Colic' and Postnatal Depletion

Episode #65: Feeding Success Starts Here: Techniques for Tackling Feeding Challenges

Episode #64: Park Pioneers and the Magic of National Parks

Episode #63: Changing Lives One Scoop at a Time: An Ice Cream Shop with a Mission

Episode #62: Creating a Culture of Acceptance: How Inclusive Schools Can Build Stronger Communities

Episode #61: Sensory Needs Matter: Empowering Students Through Music

Episode #60: Breaking Barriers: How to Travel the World with a Wheelchair

Episode #59: Financial Planning for Special Needs Children

Episode #58: From Hunger Games to Children's Books: The Unstoppable Sofia Sanchez!

Episode #57: Beyond the Diagnosis: The Realities and Myths of Down Syndrome

Episode #56: Building a Supportive Community for Individuals with Down Syndrome

Episode #55: Parenting Autistic Children: Finding Gratitude in the Struggle

Episode #54: What it's Like to Raise a Medically Fragile Child with CVID

Episode #53: The Power of Inclusion: Insights from a Children's Book Author and Non-Profit Founder

Episode #52: Caring for Your Child with Disabilities: How to Plan for the Future

Episode #51: The NC State Fair Access ABILITY Day - Inclusion for Special Needs Families

Episode #50: My Journey with Dyscalculia

Episode #49: Giving Our Sons the Gift of Sound (Part 2): Raising Deaf Children with Cochlear Implants

Episode #48: Giving Our Sons the Gift of Sound: A Mother's Story of Cochlear Implants and ASL (Part 1)

Episode #47: Uncovering the Mystery Behind Analytic vs Gestalt Language Processors

Episode #46: Financial Security for Your Special Needs Child

Episode #45: Virtual Reality for Neurodiverse Children

Episode #44: Working With A Guide Dog

Episode #43: Children's Books on Disability and Inclusion

Episode #42: Advice for Someone Going Deaf

Episode #41: The Role of a Speech-Language Pathologist in Your Child's Life

Episode #40: Dyslexia Can't Stop Me!

Episode #39: 2022 GUIDE to the NC State Fair for Special Needs Families - Access ABILITY Day!

Episode #38: Hearing Loss and Deafness in Children (Part 2)

Episode #37: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communication Tool

Episode #36: Hearing Loss and Deafness in Children (Part 1)

Episode #35: Happy World Narcolepsy Day!

Episode #34: What Can a Child With Autism Do?

Episode #33: Childhood Narcolepsy

Episode #32: Disability Awareness Education for Children

Episode #31: Accessible Children's Literature - Low Vision Books for Young Children

Episode #30: Narcolepsy and Sleep Disorders

Episode #29: Parenting a Child With Autism

Episode #28: Johnny Kincaid's Story (part 2)

Episode #27: Parenting a Child with Albinism and Nystagmus (Part 1)

Episode #26: Celebrating 25 Episodes of the Podcast

Episode #25: Diversity on the Podcast

Episode #24: Successful School Breaks for Special Needs Kids

Episode #23: Support for Caregivers of Special Needs Children

Episode #22: Autistic Friendship

Episode #21: Swimming Blind

Episode #20: How Volunteerism Can Change Your World

Episode #19: How to Start a Miracle League Baseball Program

Episode #18: Miracle League Baseball for Special Needs Children

Episode #17: Brody the Lion Books for Children

Episode #16: Autism Early Diagnosis and Intervention

Episode #15: Inclusive Sports Example - Goalball

Episode #14: The History and Symbols of Autism

Episode #13: Stimming Behavior in Autistic Children and Adults

Episode #12: Support for Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and other Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Episode #11: Helping parents understand their child with autism.

Episode #10: The IEP Parent Academy & How to Start Advocating for Your Child

Episode #9: Parenting Visually Impaired Children & The Role of an O&M Specialist

Episode #8: Wake Up and Play Ball!

Episode #7: Sensory Friendly Play at Marbles Kids Museum Raleigh, NC

Episode #6: The Creator of the Dancing Eyes Podcast

Episode #5: Misunderstood Invisible Disabilities

Episode #4: Special Needs Siblings

Episode #3 - Part 2: Space Camp, Surfing, and Zip Lining!

Episode #3 – Part 1: Growing Up With a Visual Impairment

Episode #2 - Part 2: Accommodations for Low Vision Students & Goalball for All

Episode #2 - Part 1: Growing Up With Albinism, Nystagmus and Low Vision

Episode #1: What's It All About?

Trailer: Welcome to the Water Prairie Chronicles Podcast!