intellectual disability

Episode Summary

Join us in a touching conversation with Amy and her daughter Lizzie as they share their experiences with 18-year-old Mathew, who was diagnosed with autism. Amy discusses the challenges of raising Mathew, including how eliminating certain food dyes helped reduce his aggressive behavior. Lizzie shares insights on being an older sister to a sibling with autism, highlighting the unique bond they share. This episode offers a candid look into a family's journey with autism, filled with challenges, love, and resilience.

For the visually-minded who prefer to listen and read or for those who need closed captioning, watch the transcript video here: https://youtu.be/NLxFbGl-0vY

Resources

• Dye-Free Kids Facebook Group
• Hidden Talents ABA
• Marcus.org
• Food Color and Autism: A Meta-Analysis
• Autism Spectrum Disorder: What Every Parent Needs to Know book
• The Impact of Artificial Food Dyes on Autism & ADHD
• Contact Amy: atgnichols@gmail.com

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• Audio Engineering by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works
• Production Assistant and Marketing Coordinator: Kayla Nelson

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• Production Assistant: Becki Leigh

Welcome to the final installment of the Bonus Eligibility Category Series!

In this episode, we dive into Multiple Disability eligibility category.

There is reason why this one is last on the list -- because there are other categories that combine to make this one! So be sure to scroll back through your podcast player to explore the other categories, too!

In this episode:

1) We use the Colorado State Checklist as an example to talk about what is required for this category.

2) We discuss common missed opportunties for amazing parent advocacy in the eligibility or re-eligibility process!

3) We talk about some common sticking points related to this category!

If you need help locating your state's eligibility definitions or checklists, jump into the Facebook group and ask us to help you locate it!

Shownotes: www.TheIEPLab.com/episode75

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There are SO many ways schools fail parents with children who fall into the intellectual disability eligibility category. 

One reason is it's uncomfortable. So things get missed. The other thing is that the elementary and high schools are disconnected. 

In this episode we cover:

-Checklist of eligibility, using Colorado's checklist as an example. 

-Common implications of this category

-Examples of when this category is beneficial, and why, and examples where it isn't!

Link to Colorado's Eligibility Checklists used as references in this episode

Link to Facebook group to ask about your state's definition/find their checklists

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George Estreich is an award-winning writer whose work includes poetry, memoir, and non-fiction. He is also a musician who plays with the band Mule On Fire. In addition to writing and music. George is an activist, storyteller, husband, and father to Ellie and Laura.  George talks about raising his daughter, Laura, who was born with Down syndrome. And then he talks about biotechnology, disability, and the stories we tell ourselves. He discusses how all people are more than a single identity and not only are stereotypes untrue, but they are also incomplete.

For more information about Down syndrome, see here.

Find and follow George: https://georgeestreich.com/

Laura's episode video with transcript: https://youtu.be/Su9LTiwiyGQ

Video with transcript of this episode: https://youtu.be/A5GHuyOK608

FROM THIS EPISODE:

The Shape of the Eye by George Estreich

Fables and Futures: Biotechnology, Disability, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves by George Estreich

Unexpected: Parenting, Prenatal Testing, and Down Syndrome by Alison Piepmeier with George Estreich and Rachel Adams

No Pity: People with Disabilities Forging a New Civil Rights Movement by Joseph P. Shapiro

What Can a Body Do?: How We Meet the Built World by Sara Hendren

Alison Piepmeier

Alison's blog archive: http://alisonpiepmeier.blogspot.com/

Unified Sports - Special Olympics

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Report from the Hastings Center about the marketing of NIPT: Bias and Inaccuracy in Marketing Noninvasive Prenatal Tests

College of Charleston

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Video with transcript: https://youtu.be/Su9LTiwiyGQ

Laura, a young woman with Down syndrome talks about her life and goals.

 For more information about Down syndrome, see here.

FROM THIS EPISODE:

DEC - Disability Equity Center

WINGS Transition Program

Unified Sports - Special Olympics

Oregon Health & Science University

George Estreich

BOOK:

The Shape of the Eye by George Estreich

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• Production Assistant: Becki Leigh

In this episode of And You Think You’re the Expert?, our hosts Abby, Chloe, Star and Cassie interview Agnes, a support coordinator from Community Living Association.  Tune in to hear Chloe talk to us about appropriate communication when working with people who have an intellectual disability; and Abby share some of her frustrations with the NDIS and domestic violence service systems and offers some suggestions for improvements.

For more information and other resources, see our website: https://andyouthinkyouretheexpert.com.au 

Contact numbers for support in Australia  

If this podcast has upset you in any way, please reach out to get some support. 

The numbers in Australia are:  

1800 Respect – 1800 737 732 

The National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault. 

24 hours, 7 days a week. 

Lifeline – 13 11 14 

A national number which can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your state 

Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 

Telephone, email and web counselling for children and young people. 

Relationship Australia – 1300 364 277 

Support groups and counselling on relationships. 

National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline – 1800 880 052 

An Australia-wide telephone hotline for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability 

In this episode of And You Think You’re the Expert?, our hosts Skittles, Zarrafa and Alison interview Diana, an area manager for a team of mental health workers, from Richmond Fellowship Queensland, Transitional Recovery Service. Tune in to hear Skittles explain why it’s important to call emergency services as a last resort only; and Zarrafa share her experiences of being in hospital and what she would like to see done differently.  

For more information and other resources, see our website: https://andyouthinkyouretheexpert.com.au 

Contact numbers for support in Australia  

If this podcast has upset you in any way, please reach out to get some support. 

The numbers in Australia are:  

1800 Respect – 1800 737 732 

The National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault. 

24 hours, 7 days a week. 

Lifeline – 13 11 14 

A national number which can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your state 

Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 

Telephone, email and web counselling for children and young people. 

Relationship Australia – 1300 364 277 

Support groups and counselling on relationships. 

National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline – 1800 880 052 

An Australia-wide telephone hotline for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability 

In this episode of And You Think You’re the Expert?, our hosts Betty, Love, Luna, Minnie and Alison interview Sam, a support worker. Tune in to hear Betty share her experiences of working with support workers in supported accommodation; Luna talk about what type of support helps when she is feeling mentally unwell; and everyone myth bust common perceptions of people who have a disability.  

For more information and other resources, see our website: https://andyouthinkyouretheexpert.com.au 

Contact numbers for support in Australia  

If this podcast has upset you in any way, please reach out to get some support. 

The numbers in Australia are:  

1800 Respect – 1800 737 732 

The National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault. 

24 hours, 7 days a week. 

Lifeline – 13 11 14 

A national number which can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your state 

Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 

Telephone, email and web counselling for children and young people. 

Relationship Australia – 1300 364 277 

Support groups and counselling on relationships. 

National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline – 1800 880 052 

An Australia-wide telephone hotline for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability 

This is an special podcast episode to support you during COVID lock down. 

Our anchor exercise can help you feel calm.

You can use it if you feel scared, stressed or worried.

This exercise has been made with and for people with intellectual disability.  

You can listen to the audio now and you can also 

• Download the audio file and  listen to the exercise on your phone.
• Download the PDF guide to read the exercise.  

For more resources for people with intellectual disability go to
www.cid.org.au/resources.

For COVID resources in Easy Read go to www.cid.org.au/covid-19.

Kartikay Saini, Scottish High International School - Challenging Education & Intellectual Disability

Dr. Commander Kartikay Saini is the Chairman of the Scottish High International School. He is considered a humanist and a certain kind of man, a man of integrity and quality, a true visionary to reach the pinnacle of success, and yet maintain an air of humility that is striking in its simplicity. It takes a man like Dr. Cdr Kartikay Saini, a humanitarian, a true leader to validate that success and humility co-exist.

Dr. Commander Kartikay Saini is Chairman of the Board of Directors for Special Olympics Bharat, the national Special Olympics Program for India; and serves on the Special Olympics International Advisory Committee.

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1. An introduction from you - background, overview, education... 
2. Career highlights
3. About education in India
4. Intellectual disability and education opportunities
5. What are your views on our society, technology and digital transformations?
6. What are your goals and how do you see the future of work and the main education trends in tech and society?
7. With Covid-19 what ways do you envision to redesign our society with technology and social impact?
8. What are your visions for the present and future?

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