Markeisha Hall's Podcast
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMarkeisha Hall empowers special needs parents by eliminating the barriers and overwhelm of raising a child with special needs by partnering with you to gain the tools needed to lead your child’s educational journey, master the IEP process, and experience inclusive recreational activities. So that you can enjoy more time with their child, not go down the internet rabbit hole, and be the expert they already are.You are faced with information overload once your child is diagnosed with a disability which leads to stress, frustration, and a fear of their child being left out. By turning the technical into practical we will talk about all the things from diagnosis to daily living so that your seat at the IEP table is not left empty and you can help prepare your child for further education, future employment, and independent living. Understanding your child’s diagnosis, the value of your role in the IEP process, getting a grasp on all of the techie terms used in special education will help make sure your voice is heard.Markeisha’s wealth of professional experience as a Special Education Teacher, mastery of the IEP process, and first-hand experience as a special needs parent has established her as the expert to provide a highly impactful experience, valuable training, and emotional support partner via her signature programs for parents of children with special needs.This show will be a mix of interviews, special co-host, and solo shows from Markeisha Hall and you will want to join in on the conversation. Hit subscribe and become the expert you already are.
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Episodes
Autism Consultant- Molly Johnson
November 12, 2021 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBMolly is an autism consultant, she works with parents who have children that have been diagnosed with autism, she was actually was an autism teacher, and found herself spending her days in the classroom, and her evenings, chatting it up with my students/parents who were texting and calling and say "hey, my daughter/ son is doing XY and Z at home, can you help me? She finally I asked herself who's supporting the parents, and decided to start my own business and make a switch from supporting...
Convo with Spectrum Dad Pod- Fred Marvel
October 15, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBListen in on the cliff notes version of Fred Marvel and his families journey with autism. They just moved to Philadelphia when we recorded this with his wife and 3 boys(4,8,12). Their oldest Alex is diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder. He has a podcast also if you want to hear more about his experiences as a dad, take a listen here. Thank you for taking the time to listen. Have a great day! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/markeishahall)
Connecting, Community, and Confidence... A Convo with Jenn Howitt
October 01, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBIntroducing Jennifer Howitt, she worked as a nurse up until last year, and now stays home with her two kids. Her four year old is non speaking autistic, he got his diagnosis at age two. And she also has have a one and a half year old, her and her hubby Michael enjoy raising these two and going on lots of outdoor adventures. You can find her hanging out on instagram @divergentroots. Thanks for listening, Markeisha Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/markeishahall)
3 things you need to know about Transition IEP before your child has one
September 17, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBHeather was five years old when she first knew she wanted to be a teacher, at 16 years old that she realized that special education was her calling and is most happy working with individuals with disabilities. She is currently teaching transition age young adults (18-22 years old) teaching them Community, life skills, and vocational skills. It is important to get a blueprint on what is to come so that we can best prepare for out child's future. For more information on transition IEP c...
Special Education Access- A conversation with Aaron Wright
September 03, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBAs the parent of an autistic teenager, Aaron Wright believes that all children have a right to equal access in education. When his daughter was initially denied access to special education supports, Aaron began a quest to expose the flaws within the system that harm disabled children and deny them access to an appropriate education. His award-winning memoir, Thirteen Doors: A Family’s Fight for Equal Access to Education, offers inspiration, hope, and hard-won insights for all parents who be...
Traveling and Tutoring with Lindsay
August 20, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode Lindsay- Special education teacher•special education tutor•mom of two special needs children•wanderluster talks about traveling with her 3 children, 2 which have a disability. One of their latest adventures was in Alaska. Make sure to listen out for the 3 tips she has on getting out there! She also has a background in special education and has a tutoring service that takes your child's needs (and IEP) into tailoring a program just for you! Thank you for listening and leav...
Back to School... Are you ready?
July 21, 2021 19:00 - 8 minutes - 5.75 MBDo you ever feel like your life is going by too quickly? Are you constantly trying to pick up the pieces and you just don't know, excuse me how to keep up. If this sounds like something you're dealing with, here are a few tools, you need to lower your stress and get the job done. These steps are not painful, and they won't take up all of your time, their path to success that nearly every person can do prior to the start of the school year! Plus 10 things to do for your child who has an I...
Bonus Episode- Foster/Adoption and the IEP- An interview with Catherine Whitcher
June 23, 2021 21:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this bonus episode I was interviewed by the founder of the Master IEP Coach program Catherine Whitcher. We discussed the unique situation parents who are fostering/adopting a child with any disability, and how they can show up for them even when they may not hold their educational or medical rights. To book an IEP Consult click here And a five star review would be greatly appreciated! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/markeishahall)
5 ways to become an Empowered Parent Today!
May 26, 2021 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.52 MBDid you know that you already have what you need in you to be an Empowered Parent? Yes, you do! You may just need a nudge to put it into action and that is what this short podcast is going to give you. 5 things that you can do today, plus wait until the end for 3 ways to celebrate your child's milestones! For more tips join the Empowered Parent Newsletter Thank you for listening and leave a 5 star review if you found this valuable. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/markeish...
Vision is better than sight- Isaiah Bingham and Family
May 12, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThis episode we talk with our first child with a disability on the show Isaiah (Vision) Bingham and his parents Isaiah was born with a condition called Bilateral Optic Nerve Coloboma. This is a condition where he had holes right through the optic nerve before the complete forming of the eyes. His mother noticed instantly, at birth, that his sight was different. Isaiah was declared legally blind at two months old. Although, told by one of his first vision specialist, that Isaiah would only b...
Inclusive Children's Book Image Bearer with Ellie Sanazaro
April 28, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBIn 2016, Ellie's world was forever changed when her daughter was born without the chromosomal disorder doctors had told her to expect. God used this event to change Ellie's heart and lead her down the path of adopting a baby with Down syndrome. Ellie is now passionate about spreading the message that EVERY child is an Image Bearer. You can purchase your copy at Image Bearer Get in contact with Ellie here Thank you so much for listening
Bonus Episode - Relationship at the IEP Table
March 31, 2021 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this bonus episode I talk with Master IEP Coach founder Catherine Whitcher about the importance of building relationships at the IEP Table. If you would like an IEP Consults let's get it on the calendar today! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/markeishahall)
Parent Guilt...It's a thing!
March 17, 2021 21:00 - 8 minutes - 5.83 MBIn this episode we will be talking about parent guilt. Whether you are a raising a child with a disability or a neurotypical child. It's going to happen. We walk through this and give several ways to make it through this feeling so we can show up best for ourselves and kiddos. For more tips become an empowered parent by joining the weekly newsletter and leave a five star review. Thanks for listening. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/markeishahall)
Meet your IEP team member- The School Psychologist with Lorenzo Loson
March 10, 2021 02:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this episode I get the chance to introduce you to one of your child's IEP team members... the school psychologist. In an effort to get the parent and the team to see each other and what their roles are at the IEP table so that they kiddo can make the best progress as possible. This happens when there is clear and consistent communication amongst the team members. If you are looking to partner with me for an IEP consult, let's do this, get on the calendar here. See you next week!
Let's Talk Cerebral Palsy with Noah Hamm
March 02, 2021 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode I talk with Noah Hamm. He gives us first hand knowledge of living with cerebral palsy and about his experiences growing up in the special education system. Now as an adult he has a lot to say on how we can together help younger kiddos with disabilities have more inclusive opportunities. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/markeishahall)
Special Education Teacher to Autism Mom
February 23, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.27 MBIn this episode I take you on the journey of how I was a special education teacher, turned foster, and how my son was diagnosed with autism through the adoption process, and why this is important for you to know that I know what you are going through. I was told that I wouldn't have a 2% chance of ever having kids. And if you've seen any of my social media, you see that I have four beautiful kiddos! I want to walk your journey with you... join the weekly empowered parent newsletter if you...
Jo's Best Buddy... Granpa
February 17, 2021 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode I chat with my dad, Mark Naulls Sr. on how he an Josiah built their special bond. He gives some simple yet powerful advice to other families on how they can connect with their family member that has a disability, in our case Josiah is autistic and was in foster care prior to us adopting him so there were many adjustments. These two are really besties! Thank you so much for listening, please subscribe and leave a 5 star review. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.co...
Bonus Episode- Autism and Homeschooling with Nina Yanez
February 09, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode we talk to the founder of I Can Teach Nina Yanez about how and why she decided to take her son out of the public school system and home school now all 3 of her kiddos. We had this discussion back in August of 2020, however we were going to be having another session with Nina and I wanted you guys to be caught up when we do. She share her insights and tips on how she got started, it's all about what works best for your family and this was her choice for hers and she has been...
Data, Data, Data and the IEP
February 03, 2021 02:00 - 7 minutes - 4.97 MBMaking sure that data collection and progress monitoring continues is super important. Progress monitoring requires continuous data collection to guide instruction and provide information to monitor the IEP goals. Be sure to listen to the end as I give you 3 simple ways to collect data for your child's IEP at home that will help support the concerns or celebrations of your child's IEP goals. If you would like to partner with me for your child's IEP be sure to get on the calendar. Thank y...
It's a process... with Dr. Nicole Arkadie
January 26, 2021 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode we talk to the Mental Wellness Expert Dr. Nicole Arkadie on an common thing that parents have shared upon learning about their child's diagnosis and that is grief. Not in the terms of wishing they had a different child, or that they have lost something, it comes from a deep love of not knowing how to help and what will the future hold for their baby. Grief is only one part of the process, with the end being acceptance. Take a listen as Dr. Nicole Arkadie walks us through ...
Adult Residential Facilities with Jennifer Oglesby
January 19, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBYou will want to listen to how this mom of 5 did not wait around for her son to become an adult to prepare for his future and she is ready to help you do the same. Adult Residential Facilities are a place for adult's with disabilities to live an independent life, we talk about how that can start with your child's IEP as the main purpose is to prepare your child for future employment, further education, and independent living. She also talked about how there are different tracks for high ...
What's going to happen at my first IEP meeting ahhhh!
January 12, 2021 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBSo, you have gotten the assessments done for your child and now you are ready for your first IEP... but you do not know what that will look like. Well we have Kayla who is an 8th grade RSP Inclusion teacher here to help walk us through the steps and let you know what is going to happen. She has been in special education for 13+ years and loves everything about it, the best part is that she believes that your voice matters the most at the IEP table, and it does. Join us in this convo and i...
Thirteen Doors with Author Aaron Wright
January 05, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBAaron is the son of two educators and a staunch advocate for marginalized and vulnerable students in education and youth sports. He writes about his family’s quest toward a free and appropriate education for his daughter, diagnosed with autism at an early age. His ultimate hope is to engage a national audience in a deep and meaningful conversation about our most vulnerable students and how they are losing their access to a suitable education and what can be done to change the system that i...
Holidaze
December 30, 2020 03:00 - 7 minutes - 5.08 MBIn this episode, we talk about the holidays. It is not always easy for families that are raising a child with special needs. The family themselves and the ones that they celebrate with can come together with some ideas on how to best embrace the child and respect the person they are. There is 3 ideas for parents of children with special needs to make their own holiday traditions and 3 ideas/talking points they can give to family and friends about their child's disability that can help ...
Bonus Episode 2- Special Needs Sibling Chat
December 23, 2020 03:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode we get a chance to have a mini interview with my youngest son Josiah who is on the autism spectrum. He is so excited to share his favorites with you. We then jump into a special needs sibling chat that we had with Aiden, Jordan, and Bryan. Although a little nervous, the boys share some insight and thoughts into their world as a special needs sibling. We have some exciting upcoming shows with a Special Education Middle School teacher, an author Aaron Wright of the Book T...
Trusting the Process- Chatting with Autism Mom Gabriella Wright
December 16, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBGabriella has 2 wonderful boys that are both on the spectrum. We dive into the diagnosis of her older son at the age of 2, 14 years ago. She gets real about parents being the expert of their child and going through the grief process when hearing the words your child can't... You can find a resource for you to be empowered at your next IEP here: My First IEP We also discussed someone being with you at the IEP table and knowing your rights so you can lead your child's educational journey h...
The A word...
December 09, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode Andre and Markeisha Hall discuss the importance of parents of kiddos with special needs to be an advocate for their child. They talk from both a special education teacher and parent perspective. They empower parents with working definitions of the A word (advocate) and to take their seat at the IEP table by communicating and collaborating directly with school personnel throughout the school year. You can learn more about IEP consults, weekly newsletters, IEP parent course...
Hope
December 01, 2020 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.92 MBWhen you first learn that you are going to be a parent you are sooo excited thinking of all of the things you will do with your child. Once you receive a diagnosis that your child has a disability it can feel like your hope has been stolen from you. You will be encouraged to hold onto hope and with each step forward you and your child take you will become empowered to make the decisions needed for your child to have a bright future. For more tips, activities, and actionable actions join...
Bonus Episode 1- Special Needs Dad Chat
December 01, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBSpecial needs dads have an important part of raising a child with special needs. We get to have 2 autism dads talk about a few things and get their perspective on things. If you want to here more about this topic and others head on over to: http://markeishahall.com Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/markeishahall)
Welcome...I'm glad you are here
November 12, 2020 20:00 - 7 minutes - 5.48 MB#001 Getting to know Markeisha Hall an autism mom and former special education teacher who is on a mission to create more inclusive educational and recreational opportunities for families with special needs. You can learn more about IEP consults, weekly newsletters, IEP parent course, and My First IEP bundle at: https://markeishahall.com/ But it is not all about her, you will hear about how her first IEP meeting changed her views and shaped how she works with parent today. You will want t...