Limb Loss and Limb Difference
Hillary Saman is both a physical therapist as well as an author of the Adventures of Roxy book series whose core underlying message is to embrace limb loss and other differences. Welcome to the show Hillary and I cannot wait to hear more about the Adventures of Roxy.
Autism with Cynthia Slomowitz, DPT
Cynthia Slomowitz is an experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist and an expert in the treatment of autism including generalizing skills during gross motor play. She graduated from Temple University with Doctorate in Physical Therapy and is presently a Ph.D. student working with mentors Dr. Briano Di Rezze & Dr. Melissa Tovin on an independent study on ASD. Cyndi is also a mom to 5 wonderful adults!
She has an amazing course offering written from a parent<>physical therapist perspective titled: Setting the Stage for Success in the Treatment of Children with Autism.
Accessible Travel
In this episode, we chat with Julie Jones. Julie is mom to Braeden, a 26-year-old young man who lives with cerebral palsy and is a wheelchair user.
Tennessee Council on Developmental Disability
In today's episode, I chat with Cathlyn Smith and Emma Shouse of the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disability about the work done at the Council as well as the free upcoming leadership program "Partners in Policymaking".
Tennessee Disability Day on the Hill- Tennessee Disability Coalition
I chat with Carol Westlake and Jeff Strand of the Tennessee Disability Coalition. TDC is a group of 40+ organizations that come together to support the full and equal participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life. The 4 domains that makeup TDC are public policy, brain links, family voices, and small grants.
Entrepreneurship, innovation and the social determinants of pediatric healthcare.
"Ten years ago, I established Therapeutic Focus (TF). TF is my heart: a passionate, outpatient pediatric therapy clinic located in West Memphis, Arkansas. TF provides occupational, physical, and speech therapy services to predominantly impoverished children with disabilities while focusing on improving their overall functional performance in the areas of fine and gross motor skills and speech" - LaTeasha Gaither Davis, OT/Owner of TF
Voice Technology and Conversational AI
The podcast focus for 2022 will be TECHNOLOGY. This episode with Bradley Metrock highlights how we can utilize voice to access technology. Metrock heads Project Voice and his mission is to accelerate the growth of voice tech across all domains. An unbelievable conversation that leads me to think: The Future is NOW!
Liz Persaud: Assistive Technology Professional
Briefing: Knowledge has power and controls access to opportunity and advancement. During this time, Liz Persaud will explore and share the collective role each of us plays in promoting successful independent living beyond the everyday “typical” environments for individuals with disabilities by recognizing and adapting to diversity, inclusion, awareness, and the powerful role of Assistive Technology (AT).
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.
We Rock The Spectrum Gym in Franklin, Tennessee
Today we will be speaking to Steven Kormanitsky of the franchise: We Rock The Spectrum, which is slated to open in Franklin, Tennessee later this year. So grab that cup of coffee, sit back, relax, and enjoy.
PeerKnect: An app that creates social connections...
Emily Bruce is the CEO and Founder of Determinism, LLC, the developer of the platform PeerKnect. She is a Board Certified and licensed Behavior Analyst (BCBA, LBA) in the State of Tennessee with an M.S., in Psychology. She joins us today to talk about PeerKnect.
Tennessee Center for Decision-Making Support
In episode number 52, we talk with Penny Johnson from the Tennessee Center for Decision-Making support. Penny has some insightful information for us and we talk all things decision making ranging from how we build capacity, understanding options, deciding and being able to communicate those decisions. She also gives us a brief overview of ABLE Accounts, the difference between Power Attorney and Durable Power Attorney, as well as just a little bit on a special needs trust.
Advocacy at The Arc TN
Dara Bacon, Communications Director, at The Arc TN talks about Advocacy
Cerebral Palsy Conference
Joshua Smith, Executive Director of Green Mountain Support Services based in Vermont, chats to us about the upcoming virtual cerebral palsy conference.
Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Horse-Riding
Linda Frease is a creative and experienced occupational therapist from St Petersburg, Florida(USA). She is a member of the American Hippotherapy Association and provides us with some clarification between hippotherapy vs adaptive/therapeutic riding and the benefits of equine assisted therapy...
Adaptive Cycling
Ashley Schilling, PT joins us for an exciting conversation that spans how she got into physical therapy, the origin story of Music City Trykes, Wired on Development, benefits of cycling for children with disabilities, and an upcoming course on August 21 geared towards physical therapists wanting to know about how to access and find the right adaptive bike for a child.
Signal Centers in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Alex Farrell is a marketing and communication specialist at Child Care WAGE$ Tennessee and a co-host of the “Lean Into You” Podcast.
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.
Alex Lopiccolo: "The King of Swings"
Alex Lopiccolo a/k/a Mr. Alex is an experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Consultant. Alex is well known as The King of Swings.
"The Cracks That Let the Light In" By Jessica Moxham
Jessica Moxham is an architect who lives in London. In March 2021 her book, The Cracks That Let the Light In, was published and it talks about the lessons learned from being Ben, her disabled son's, mother.