Developmental Therapy
In today's episode, I chat with Kirst Nordstrom who is a Developmental Therapist in Nashville TN. Kirsti talks about the Family Guided Routines Based Intervention framework which she uses to coach families to help their children with developmental delays or disabilities maximize function with strategies to promote feeding, reading, play, movement, speech, and other milestones of development. Most states have a free voluntary Early Intervention Program available to families who are concerned about their child's development. In the State of Tennessee, this program is called TEIS and is part of the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disability.
Aspen & Tenley Balthazor
Tenley entered this world 11 weeks early to save 3 lives, her twin brother Camden, myself and her own. On November 1st, 2010, the ultrasound tech was taking much longer than usual to get the images Dr. Kuhlmann requested daily.
DIDD and resources for parents of children with disabilities in the State of Tennessee
Commissioner Brad Turner is head of the Department of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DIDD) and part of the executive branch of government that oversees the administration, operation, and policy in the State of Tennessee.
The Models and Language of Disability
"What makes special needs, special?" This question is asked and answered during today's episode which is centered on the models and language of disability.
How to Answer Questions related to your child’s disability.
In today's episode, I will be chatting with Rose Reif, a licensed clinical mental health counselor from Carrie North Carolina, whose niche practice focuses on supporting individuals with disabilities and their families.
Mighty Miracles Foundation
Amanda Dickinson is a professor, writer, founder of the Mighty Miracles Foundation. This is a nonprofit that sends free care packages to current NICU families across the country.
The Value of a Positive Mindset
I said to my girlfriend that I would be so proud to have a child by the age of 40. I would be even more proud if it's a girl. So I had my child at the age of 40, and it was a girl.
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common childhood physical disability. It affects 17 million people across the world. It occurs as a result of trauma to the brain before a child is born (in utero), during the birthing process or for up to two years after birth.
Our Journey with Hearing Loss...
At the tender age of 8 months, after several inconclusive hearing screens, our precious little boy was diagnosed with hearing loss. He was profoundly deaf in both ears.