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Water Prairie Chronicles Podcast — 155 episodes
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!