“McKenzie Can Talk”
In Episode 134 of Raising Kellan, Marsh Naidoo engages in a heartfelt conversation with Tamera Tuckson, a passionate disability advocate and co-author of the book McKenzie Can Talk. Tamara shares her journey as a mother to McKenzie, who was diagnosed with Rett syndrome, and how that diagnosis ignited her advocacy work to eventually found Mission2Advocate. This episode delves into the challenges of navigating the educational system, the importance of understanding rights, and the transformative power of communication devices in Mackenzie's life.
How VR and AR can be used to help support students with Neurodiversity.
Ange Anderson open and led an innovative specialist school in North Wales for 10 years, introducing over 25 different therapeutic and technological interventions to support students with learning differences. She is the author of several books published by Routledge, including VR, AR, and AI in SEN, which is the UK abbreviation for special educational needs.
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.
Supporting Special Needs Siblings
Marsh and Drake chat with author Jessica Leving about her book, upcoming podcast and her brother Billy who is autistic.