Podcast Episodes

The Challenges of ADD/ADHD and Mental Illness - How To Access Help In Your Community

Season 1 Episode 168

As a parent of a child with ADD/ADHD, you know there are often other associated conditions related to a mental illness. Major depression, PTSD, anorexia nervosa, and suicide attempts are all linked t…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Special Olympics Texas: Opportunities For Your Child and Next Steps!

Season 1 Episode 167

Join this webinar to hear from Kelsey George, Director of School Community Partnership Integration with Special Olympics Texas. Also, enjoy hearing from Special Olympics Texas athlete Shelby Day and …

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Let’s Learn About Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Season 1 Episode 166

Do you have a young adult who would like to prepare for a career and learn to become independent? Were you aware that Texas Workforce, through the Vocational Rehabilitation Division, provides Transit…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

The Resistant Pre-Teen And Teen Learner: How To Launch Successfully!

Season 1 Episode 165

Is your child struggling with academics? Hating school? Unfocused? Unmotivated? Battling homework? Are you concerned about how your high schooler will develop adulting skills and be successful after …

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Special Education - What Is It Anyway?

Season 1 Episode 164

Join this webinar with Shana Halvorsen from EmpowerED. Shana is a special education advocate for families and a council member for the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities. Additionally she i…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Guardianship and Alternatives with Special Needs Attorney Alison Packard

Season 1 Episode 163

Once a child with special needs becomes a legal adult, how does a parent continue to protect and make decisions for that child? During this webinar we will be joined by Special Needs Attorney Alison …

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Let's Learn About Special Needs Planning!

Season 1 Episode 162

Enjoy this recording as Allison Schaberg, owner of Consolidated Planning Group, helps special needs families understand how to plan for the future.

Consolidated Planning Group is a holistic, independe…

Published on 11 months ago

Government Benefits 101

Season 1 Episode 161

In this session, we will review SSI & Medicaid, SSDI & Medicare, and Childhood Disability Benefits. We will review when and how to apply, how to be prepared for your appointment, and how to maintain …

Published on 11 months ago

Special Needs Planning - Medicaid Waivers, SSI Eligibility, and Preserving Benefits

Season 1 Episode 160

There are many decisions to be made as you prepare for the future of your special needs family member. Living with a disability is often associated with significant costs. That’s why families should …

Published on 11 months ago

Your Vision For The Future Drives The IEP - The Art of Parent Input

Season 1 Episode 159

One way to ensure the IEP is preparing your child for the future is to focus on the Vision/Parent Input Statement. What is the Vision/Parent Input Statement? It is a visual picture that describes you…

Published on 11 months ago