Explore "enc" with insightful episodes like "A GenX Take on the Back To the Future Franchise", "Empowered Through Storytelling with April Green", "SCN2A Voices", "Bands that Should Have Been More Popular" and "Partnering for Independence with Carol Baltazar" from podcasts like ""Retro Cereal", "Embracing Holland", "Embracing Holland", "Retro Cereal" and "Embracing Holland"" and more!
2 GenXers have a retro look at the Back to the Future franchise
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During this episode, we chat with April Green, author, special educator, minister, and collaborator about raising three children on the autism spectrum and what has risen out of her family’s challenges. She shares the importance of storytelling and how we can tell our own stories.
We talk about:
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Books
Social Media
Podcast
Keeping it Moving with April and Vondell
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Ausome Author and Advocate with Catherine Hughes
In celebration of International SCN2A Awareness Day on February 24th, we explore how SCN2A, a rare genetic disease, impacts each child. You’ll hear from four moms with four very different children. They will show us what life has looked like for them since their diagnosis and what they are doing as a result of knowing the genetic cause for their children’s medical conditions.
A BIG thank you to the four parents who shared their voices and stories for this episode.
Other episodes from SCN2A parents
Seizing Joy and Grace with Tracy Umezu
Growing a Family Gratefully with Rachael Lividini
The Art of Supporting the Special Needs Mom
Links
FamilieSCN2A Global Support Group
SCN2A Related Autism & Epilepsy: The FamilieSCN2a Foundation
Simon Searchlight - SCN2A (Research)
Look to Learn - Activities for Eye Gaze
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia - Dr. Ingo Helbig
Children’s Mercy - Dr. Coffman
Talking about bands that Pat and I both thought that should have gained more commercial success
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In this episode, we explore what it’s like to raise a child with Aspergers to be as independent as possible, and how to advocate for and alongside them. Carol is an internal medicine physician who has a specialty practice in non surgical cosmetic procedures. She’s also the host of the Autism Mom MD Podcast, and an amazing advocate for her children and others!
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Others who have completed Maryland’s Partners in Policymaking program
Families That Advocate Together Stay Together with Laura Hatcher
An Alternative Approach with Diana Wingate-Gaiser
The World According to Jake's Mom with Jenn Lynn
Groomed for This with Eva Queen
Take Me to Church (Stephanie Watkins)
Guests who have completed PA’s Partners program
Ausome Advocate and Author Catherine Hughes
Changing Spaces and Creating Hope with Christina Abernethy
Links
Maryland Partners in Policy Making Program
Life 360 - Family Locator and GPS Tracker
Maryland internist finds inspiration in her grocer's freezer
Ark Therapeutic Lip Blok Mouthpiece
Stackable Stainless Steel Kids Cups for Toddlers
Interview with You Tuber Stephen Sundstrum. Talking about music Alt. Rock, movies and the video games that were at the arcade and home!
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Learn all about the most popular and most un-popular diet trends growing up GenX
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In this episode, we chat with Aimee Darby, founder of the Eliza Hope Foundation.
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Seizing Joy and Grace with Tracy Umezu
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Custom jewelry with all proceeds benefiting The Eliza Hope Foundation:
A blog post that Aimee wrote a month before Eliza passed
Aimee’s first blog post after Eliza’s passing
In this episode, we chat with teacher, Maura Moore, cheerleader of her students, encourager of those in her life, and developer of the Meep! Maura shares with us her vision to help those who are struggling and ways we can help too!
We talk about:
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All things Cobra Kai and The Karate Kid franchise. What were the best and worst movies of the franchise
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For the last episode of our first season, we bring you a list of our most favorite things that would make wonderful gifts. From adaptive seating to innovative ways to swallow pills, to DIY options for swing, weighted blankets, to a tradition that will help your children focus on acts of service and more! We share product info and our experiences in hopes that these items will bring joy to your friends and family!
Quip Toothbrush
Weighted Stuffed Animal - Happy the Hedgehog
Olive and June Poppy Nail Polish Holder
Book - Unbroken Faith: Spiritual Recovery for the Special Needs Parent
Medi Spout Pill Swallowing Bottle Cap
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Jenn Lynn is passionate about helping all families dealing with Autism. She is mother of a teenage son, Jake, with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety Disorder, Mood Disorder NOS, and Executive Function Disorder. Lynn serves on the Commission for People with Disabilities of Montgomery County, All Clear Education Services, the Arc US Diversity Committee, Humana Behavioral Health and collaborates with I/DD professionals and doctors. Ms. Lynn strives to educate, enrich, and empower parents and community members by sharing what she's learned from 4 years training Law Enforcement, 2 years as an ABA technician, experience with PBIS training, first-hand behavior training at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, her work in special education (public/private schools), and her job with adults with special attributes. The former TV news producer speaks and writes uplifting and encouraging stories of living on the spectrum at theworldaccordingtojake.com, is a published author, adoption advocate, is a Director on the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Guild for Sainthood and performs professionally as a flute/piccolo player.
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Join us as we hear from three fathers who share with us what it has been like to parent children with disabilities, and how their view of their role and their children has changed over time.
We learn about...
- The impact on marriage and friendships
- Division of labor
- Change of parenting
- Civic duty to serve
- Pivoting your goals and dreams
- Reacting to a new normal
Simone LaFray and the Chocolatiers' Ball
This week on the podcast we bring you Tracy Umezu's story of losing two daughters in two years and her resolve to bring joy to others in her daughters' memory. Tracy takes us on a walk through her grief, her experience of seeing heaven, and gives us ideas on how to love others after the loss of a child. Tracy shares her story through her beautiful writing on her site, www.seizeyourjoy.org. Check her out and have a listen, you'll be glad you did.
Seize Your Joy
Denise Sullivan Near is a Children’s book author who turns her first-hand experience with her sweet little girl into a fun, very simply written, educational picture book. Through “Nessie and Her Tisms,” Denise teaches young children about some of the unique behaviors of children on the spectrum by nurturing their natural curiosity. She is a mother, a wife, a writer, a Dental Hygienist and an Autism Awareness Advocate. She currently lives in Williamsport, Maryland with her husband Seth and three beautiful children, Kynzee, Harper and Duke.
Siblings of the Spectrum
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This week on the podcast we asked four sisters how their lives are impacted by the important role of being a sibling to someone with a disability. Between a pair of Hannahs and our two sweet little girls, you'll get a glimpse of their wisdom and we hope that you come away with ideas on how to care for, love, and support these special sibs.
Adam's Camp
Wisconsibs Siblings of Campers with ADHD
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Three different moms of children with disabilities share what it looks like to feel supported through difficult times. If you ever wonder what special needs parents may appreciate tune in. And if you are a special needs parent and aren't sure how to ask for help, most definitely tune in.
Sam shares ways parents can be supported that you may not have thought of, Shelley discusses what it looks like to acknowledge when professional help is needed and how beneficial it can be, and Joyce shares how we need to get over ourselves and make it known what we need.
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Laura is Simon’s mom and the Director of Communications for Little Lobbyists.
Laura believes that, regardless of health or ability, all people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. She also believes that every person has gifts to share, celebrate, and use to make our world more beautiful.
Laura is a graphic designer, small business owner, and adjunct professor. She believes in the power of great design for great organizations and specializes in communication for education, health care, and the arts. She loves being in the classroom helping creative people turn their passion into their profession.
When she isn’t creating or teaching design, Laura works toward making the world a more beautiful place by volunteering on various board committees that support arts in education and the inclusion and celebration of people with disabilities. She loves being a mom to both her amazing kids, does a lot of yoga, bakes impressive cakes, and really appreciates a nice manicure.
Laura can be reached at laura@littlelobbyists.org
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Fearless Week 2 | Youth Service | April 3, 2020
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