All Episodes
Water Prairie Chronicles Podcast — 161 episodes
Episode #158: Understanding Invisible Disabilities in School: Moving Beyond the 'Lazy' Label
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!