When our kids are excluded for being different (S6E24)
Weekly Parenting Q&A Series: Talking to our kids if they've been excluded for being different
Weekly Parenting Q&A Series: Talking to our kids if they've been excluded for being different
In this week's PSA episode, we dive into the inspiring collaboration between Easterseals SoCal and Angels Stadium with Alyssa Kavner, VP of Clinical Training and Quality at Easterseals. Explore how this partnership is revolutionizing the game-day experience, creating a more sensory-friendly environment that ensures baseball, America's favorite pastime, becomes a more inclusive and accessible event for everyone. Don't miss this exciting discourse on progress and inclusion. About Alyssa Kavner: Alyssa Kavner, MA, BCBA, with a decade in Autism Services leadership, currently serves as VP of Clinical Training and Quality at Easterseals SoCal. She oversees the IDEA department, focusing on reducing disparities in access and workforce diversity, and removing barriers to service access. Alyssa also leads community outreach and partnership development efforts across Southern California, including consultation with Angels Stadium for…
Easterseals SoCal and Angels Stadium make watching baseball more inclusive
A few tips that can help your autistic child adjust after a major life change like divorce
Nikki White from Instagram’s Raising Raymie is here to share her autism parenting story
On this week’s episode: Tara and Lauren are back by popular demand and we’re taking on topics that you sent in. Today we’re talking about finding balance when you have neurotypical and neurodivergent kids. It’s an incredibly emotional conversation filled with lots of tears and laughter. This hit very close to home for all three of us and I hope listening to us share our experiences reminds you that you’re not alone. About Tara Reynolds: A devoted advocate and entrepreneur had a life-altering experience when her son was diagnosed with autism at 18 months. Disappointed by the lack of support on social media, she decided to create a comforting community, sharing her journey and becoming a beacon of hope for other special needs mothers. This led to the inception of…
An honest and incredibly emotional conversation with Tara Reynolds and Lauren Flack
What it’s like living with ADHD and how it led Mikey Goldman to invent the weighted pillow
Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Dr. Whitney Casares, a renowned pediatrician, accomplished author/spokesperson with the American Academy of Pediatrics, and mother to an autistic child. She brings to the table not only her professional expertise but also her personal experience navigating the world of autism. Dr. Casares tackles your most pressing questions about sleep hygiene, revealing practical strategies to improve your child's sleep routine. Plus, she delves into the subject of melatonin, demystifying its role, benefits, and considerations. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or educator, this episode is packed with insights that could transform bedtime from a struggle to a breeze. Don't miss it! About Dr. Whitney Casares: Pediatrician, autism mom, and author ofThe Working Mom Blueprint: Winning at Parenting without Losing Yourself(American Academy…
Dr. Whitney Casares answers your questions about kids sleep hygiene and melatonin