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Raising Kellan

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An information hub for parents of children with disabilities.

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Episode 50: Upcoming 6th Annual New England Cerebral Palsy Conference

September 20, 2021 03:16 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MB

Joshua Smith, Executive Director of Green Mountain Support Services based in Vermont, chats to us about the upcoming virtual cerebral palsy conference. The 6th Annual New England Cerebral Palsy Conference will be held on October 1 and 2, 2021, and is free to attend. Its primary focus is to provide a networking opportunity for individuals with cerebral palsy and the family/ health professionals who provide their care. You can find out more by checking out www.cerebralpalsyconference.org an...

Episode 50: Cerebral Palsy Conference 10/1/21 -10/2/22

September 20, 2021 03:16 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MB

Joshua Smith, Executive Director of Green Mountain Support Services based in Vermont, chats to us about the upcoming virtual cerebral palsy conference. The 6th Annual New England Cerebral Palsy Conference will be held on October 1 and 2, 2021, and is free to attend. Its primary focus is to provide a networking opportunity for individuals with cerebral palsy and the family/ health professionals who provide their care. You can find out more by checking out www.cerebralpalsyconference.org an...

Episode 49. 5th Annual Farm to Table Benefit for Healing Horses, Inc on 23 September 2021, Dyersburg TN

August 22, 2021 02:32 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MB

Healing Horses is, once again, excited to host the 5th Annual Farm2Table Dinner. Even more exciting is this year’s event will take place at the Main Street Dyersburg Farmers Market on Thursday, September 23rd beginning at 6:30 p.m. As is tradition, guests will enjoy a multi-course meal consisting of ingredients sourced from local growers while local talent provides music and entertainment for the evening’s event. In today's episode Sonya Burks, Healing Horses Founder and Executive Director ...

Episode 48. Linda Frease, OT talks about Hippotherapy

August 21, 2021 23:29 - 29 minutes - 40 MB

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... Get your cuppa and sit down to enjoy this informative conversation including: 02:14 What put you on the trajectory to become an OT? 05:00 Experiences that cemented your decision to pursue OT? 08:30...

Episode 47. Interview with Ashley Schilling, PT; President of Music City Trykes, Chapter of National AMBUCS.

August 16, 2021 20:50 - 37 minutes - 51 MB

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.  01:28 What put you on the trajectory to become a physical therapist? 04:30 Clinical Rotation in Pediatric Physical Therapy...

Episode 47. Adaptive Cycling

August 16, 2021 20:50 - 37 minutes - 51 MB

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.  01:28 What put you on the trajectory to become a physical therapist? 04:30 Clinical Rotation in Pediatric Physical Therapy...

Episode 46. Signal Centers, digital accessibility and early educator programs in Tennessee, US

August 06, 2021 10:37 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MB

Alex Farrell is a marketing and communication specialist at Child Care WAGE$ Tennessee and a co-host of the “Lean Into You” Podcast. In a recent interview with Alex Farrell we talked about: How did you come to work at Signal Centers? What is Child Care WAGE$ Tennessee? Tell us about the “Disability Accessibility Summit” hosted at Signal Centers. What is Digital Accessibility? Can you make a case for the universal design of websites and digital products? Tell us about “Lean Into You” t...

Episode 45: The Models and Language of Disability

July 26, 2021 19:17 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MB

"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. The forum includes Dr. Cara Whalen Smith, PT DPT a public health physical therapist from Ohio who works to improve health equity for people with disabilities; Rebecca Renfro, PT a pediatric physical therapist; Drake Box; host of the Box Factor Podcast and Marsh Naidoo, PT and parent raising a disabled child.  02:40  Cara delves into the ...

Episode 45: The Models and Language of Disability.

July 26, 2021 19:17 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MB

"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. The forum includes Dr. Cara Whalen Smith, PT DPT a public health physical therapist from Ohio who works to improve health equity for people with disabilities; Rebecca Renfro, PT a pediatric physical therapist; Drake Box; host of the Box Factor Podcast and Marsh Naidoo, PT and parent raising a disabled child.  02:40  Cara delves into the ...

Episode 45: The Models and Language of Disability with Dr. Cara Whalen Smith, PT DPT

July 26, 2021 19:17 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MB

"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. The forum includes Dr. Cara Whalen Smith, PT DPT a public health physical therapist from Ohio who works to improve health equity for people with disabilities; Rebecca Renfro, PT a pediatric physical therapist; Drake Box; host of the Box Factor Podcast and Marsh Naidoo, PT and parent raising a disabled child.  02:40  Cara delves into the ...

Episode 44. Alex Lopiccolo "The King of Swings"

June 28, 2021 23:48 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MB

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. When he is not treating as a full time Sensory Integration Therapy practitioner he travels around the world sharing his knowledge of sensorimotor therapy with OT's and students at pediatric clinics and universities. He especially enjoys designing home sensory gyms to help his young clients at home... you can l...

Episode 43. "The Cracks That Let The Light In" by Jessica Moxham

May 26, 2021 00:42 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MB

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. The family lives in a house that Jessica designed to be accessible for Ben. You can read more about Jessica at https://www.raisingkellan.org/the-cracks-that-let-the-light-in-by-jessica-moxham/ 0:00 - 2:45: Tell us a little about your backstory Jess? 2:48 - 4:00: Co-parenting with the me...

Episode 43. Book Review with Jessica Moxham, author of "The Cracks That Let The Light In."

May 26, 2021 00:42 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MB

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. The family lives in a house that Jessica designed to be accessible for Ben. You can read more about Jessica at https://www.raisingkellan.org/the-cracks-that-let-the-light-in-by-jessica-moxham/ 0:00 - 2:45: Tell us a little about your backstory Jess? 2:48 - 4:00: Co-parenting with the me...

Episode 42. How to Answer Questions related to your child's disability

May 08, 2021 17:02 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MB

Rose Reif is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Board Certified in providing Telemental Health. She primarily works with "disabled adults, special needs parents, and spousal caregivers coping with anxiety, depression, and other challenges".  She visited with us on the podcast last year when COVID 19 initially hit and provided us with some Mental Health Strategies on Episode 17.  Today Rose sits down and chats about: 04:00   What is Anxiety and Depression? 06:00   Acknowledgi...

Episode 42. Q & A with Rose Reif of Reif Counseling Services, PLLC

May 08, 2021 17:02 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MB

Rose Reif is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Board Certified in providing Telemental Health. She primarily works with "disabled adults, special needs parents, and spousal caregivers coping with anxiety, depression, and other challenges".  She visited with us on the podcast last year when COVID 19 initially hit and provided us with some Mental Health Strategies on Episode 17.  Today Rose sits down and chats about: 04:00   What is Anxiety and Depression? 06:00   Acknowledgi...

Bonus Episode with Marsh and Rachel

May 01, 2021 21:03 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MB

It's May Day 2021 and Marsh and Rachel catch up to chat. We talked about Raising Kellan, the digital platform for special needs parenting resources, and the mission and vision of the nonprofit. We also discuss our search for community sponsors to partner and grow with us to sustain the platform and what sponsorship looks like. Rachel also gave us input regarding the upcoming Relay for Life Event scheduled for June 13, 2021 in Dyersburg TN. Stay tuned for more details! https://www.raisingkel...

Episode 41. The Sensory System and its Relation to Dyslexia and ADHD and Executive Function

April 12, 2021 06:17 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MB

In Episode 41 Christine Robenhalt, PT educates listeners about signs and symptoms of dyslexia and ADHD and things parents can do to help while figuring out how to get testing and resources. She also discusses the Sensory System which she uses as a foundation to talk about Dyslexia, ADHD, and Executive Function. 02:00 Why is Christine passionate about the Sensory System? 04:19 The 10 Senses and the how this system relates to ADHD and Dyslexia. Anxiety, Self Regulation, and Executive Functio...

Episode 41. Christine Robenhalt, PT talks about the Sensory System, Dyslexia and ADHD.

April 12, 2021 06:17 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MB

In Episode 41 Christine Robenhalt, PT educates listeners about signs and symptoms of dyslexia and ADHD and things parents can do to help while figuring out how to get testing and resources. She also discusses the Sensory System which she uses as a foundation to talk about Dyslexia, ADHD, and Executive Function. 02:00 Why is Christine passionate about the Sensory System? 04:19 The 10 Senses and the how this system relates to ADHD and Dyslexia. Anxiety, Self Regulation, and Executive Functio...

Episode 40. Billy Price, Co Founder of BILLY Footwear.

March 06, 2021 20:44 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MB

Billy Price together with his business partner Darin Donaldson founded an innovative footwear company based on a signature universal designed shoe. In this episode, Billy walks us through the origin story, product development, and going to market...  - 00:00 The origin story of BILLY Footwear.     - 04:00 The significance of the Logo.      - 06:50 The Vision for the Company.        - 08:25 A typical day like for Billy Price.     -12:00  The future of fashion (Univeral Design and Ad...

Episode 40. Interview with Billy Price, Co Founder of BILLY Footwear.

March 06, 2021 20:44 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MB

Billy Price together with his business partner Darin Donaldson founded an innovative footwear company based on a signature universal designed shoe. In this episode, Billy walks us through the origin story, product development, and going to market...  - 00:00​ The origin story of BILLY Footwear.     - 04:00​ The significance of the Logo.      - 06:50​ The Vision for the Company.        - 08:25​ A typical day like for Billy Price.     -12:00​  The future of fashion (Univeral Design and Ad...

Episode 39. Tri-My-Best Triathlon

February 19, 2021 05:32 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MB

Jennifer Miros is a pediatric physical therapist affiliated with St Louis Children's Hospital and a supervisor at the Carol and Paul Hatfield Cerebral Palsy Sports Program. She directs Camp Independence and the Tri My Best Triathlon which is an adaptive triathlon. In today's episode, we chat about: 1) What put her on the trajectory of becoming a pediatric physical therapist?           2) What is Camp Independence?           3) What is Tri My Best Triathlon?           4) Benefits of mobili...

Episode 39. Interview with Jennifer Miros, MPT, Supervisor of the Cerebral Palsy Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital

February 19, 2021 05:32 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MB

Jennifer Miros is a pediatric physical therapist affiliated with St Louis Children's Hospital and a supervisor at the Carol and Paul Hatfield Cerebral Palsy Sports Program. She directs Camp Independence and the Tri My Best Triathlon which is an adaptive triathlon. In today's episode, we chat about: 1) What put her on the trajectory of becoming a pediatric physical therapist?           2) What is Camp Independence?           3) What is Tri My Best Triathlon?           4) Benefits of mobili...

Episode 38. Small Business Mini Podcast Series featuring Donna Hilliard of Sunflower Health Food

November 24, 2020 12:53 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MB

In this installment of the Small Business Mini Podcast, we interview Donna Hilliard the charismatic owner of Sunflower Health Food who chats about the mission of her hometown business centered on "offering you the advantage to be a better you". As we head towards Thanksgiving I am grateful for this conversation as she guides us through the rocky inception, the struggles, and the joy of owning her business. Donna operates from a place of abundance and offers such value as she provides you wit...

Episode 37. Small Business Mini Podcast Series featuring Ms Sandra Pruitt of the Salvation Army.

November 22, 2020 01:16 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MB

Sandra Pruitt exemplifies a servant leader heart. As a retired nurse  works tirelessly with her Board of volunteer members to manage the Salvation Army, a non profit organization that serves the of citizens of Dyer County. The Salvation Army runs a number of local social service programs such as the soup kitchen; the thrift store; and assistance to families in times of crisis.  What is the Salvation Army? It is a charitable organization and evangelical church founded by William and Catherin...

Episode 36. Small Business Mini Podcast featuring Whitley Snyder of Smallcakes in Dyersburg, TN

November 16, 2020 01:54 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MB

Smallcakes is a cupcakery here in Dyersburg, TN. Dynamic owner Whitley Snyder sits down to chat about all things "CUPCAKE" . Her and her team make custom cakes, cupcakes and more for all kinds of special occasions and love helping their customers celebrate with something sweet. In Whitley's words: "One thing that sets us apart from other bakeries in my opinion is the large selection of sweets we have available for walk-in customers each day. At Smallcakes Dyersburg we offer 18 + different fl...

Episode 35. Small Business Mini Podcast Series featuring Kathryn McGuire and Mark Maupin of Geraldine's Florist

November 10, 2020 13:33 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MB

Geraldine’s Flowers and Gifts has been in business for 30+ years and is a full service florist that specializes in custom designs silk and fresh. They also partner with local vendors that make handcrafted gift items. Kathryn McGuire and Mark Maupin purchased and are co-owners of Geraldine's since February of 2020. Mark is the nephew to John and Geraldine Proud.  Kathryn says: "Our flower designs are made customary for the recipient. We  have laughed, cried and prayed with our customers by p...

Episode 34. Small Business Mini Podcast Series featuring Lindsay Ennis of the Mustard Seed

November 06, 2020 07:05 - 13 minutes - 19 MB

Part 1: Lindsay Ennis of The Mustard Seed in Dyersburg, TN will be holding a Holiday Open House this coming weekend Nov 6 and 7 from 10-6 and November 8 from 12-6. Stop by for some refreshments and help with that Christmas shopping  list! As always shop local and support the small businesses in your community https://themustardseedtn.com/ Next week features Kathryn McGuire and Mark Maupin new co-owners of Geraldine's Florist who will be holding their Holiday Open House on Saturday Nov 14.  ...

Episode 33. Small Business Mini Podcast Series

November 06, 2020 05:43 - 5 minutes - 7.77 MB

We are taking a detour from our regular programming for the next 5 weeks. Like many communities, our hometown has faced upheaval and jarring change in 2020. As we move toward the festive season, we advocate for small businesses that are the "bloodline of the community"(SBA.gov). Dyersburg has a thriving community of entrepreneurs and this podcast mini series highlights 4 such local owned business as well as a faith based nonprofit. We are proud to feature: Episode 34: Lindsay Ennis of the M...

Episode 32. Crady Schneider of the Memphis Mom Collective

October 29, 2020 22:12 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MB

In this episode, we chat with Crady Schneider co-owner of Memphis Mom Collective, an online parenting resource. Dig in and enjoy this insightful talk that covers some diverse topics. Check out Crady's blog to complement this podcast episode at www. raising kellan.org Time Stamps 2:30  What is the Memphis Mom Collective 3:30  A Day in Crady's Life 6:00  Raising multiple kids. Neurotypical vs Atypical. 7:02  What does advocacy mean to you? 9:53  Communication vs Language 10:55  Hammock ...

Episode 32. Interview with Crady Schneider of the Memphis Mom Collective

October 29, 2020 22:12 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MB

In this episode, we chat with Crady Schneider co-owner of Memphis Mom Collective, an online parenting resource. Dig in and enjoy this insightful talk that covers some diverse topics. Check out Crady's blog to complement this podcast episode at www. raising kellan.org. Enjoy! Time Stamps 2:30  What is the Memphis Mom Collective 3:30  A Day in Crady's Life 6:00  Raising multiple kids. Neurotypical vs Atypical. 7:02  What does advocacy mean to you? 9:53  Communication vs Language 10:55  ...

Episode 31. Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October 23, 2020 22:39 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MB

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and today we chat with Keli Gooch who is a licensed mental health professional, author, and special-needs mom to Tayler her 18-year-old daughter with a dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism.  Keli is a gifted writer and I encouraged you to check out her blog https://www.keligooch.com/blog as well as her book titled "Watering the Soul: A 91-Day Purposeful Self Care Journal for caregivers". Often as a caregiver, it is difficult to find a resource ...

Episode 31. Down Syndrome Awareness featuring Keli Gooch, LPC/MHSP

October 23, 2020 22:39 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MB

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and today we chat with Keli Gooch who is a licensed mental health professional, author, and special-needs mom to Tayler her 18-year-old daughter with a dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism.  Keli is a gifted writer and I encouraged you to check out her blog https://www.keligooch.com/blog as well as her book titled "Watering the Soul: A 91-Day Purposeful Self Care Journal for caregivers". Often as a caregiver, it is difficult to find a resource ...

Episode 30. Interview with Thomas Coronado of Jordan's Grab 'n Go in Dyersburg, TN

October 16, 2020 10:59 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MB

Jordan's Grab 'n Go is a mom and pop convenience store that specializes in GOOD FOOD FAST. Thomas Coronado the co owner/manager is big brother to Jordan, a young adult on the Autism spectrum. This family business serves up unique and tantalizing dishes however the diversity here extends beyond its creative menu as Jordan's evolves into an inclusive workplace for several individuals with special needs.  Listen in, to an amazing chat!  0 - 2:00: The concept behind Jordan's 2 - 2:30: How has...

Episode 30. Thomas Coronado of Jordan's Grab 'n Go in Dyersburg, TN

October 16, 2020 10:59 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MB

Jordan's Grab 'n Go is a mom-and-pop convenience store that specializes in GOOD FOOD FAST. Thomas Coronado the co-owner/manager is the big brother to Jordan, a young adult on the Autism spectrum. This family business serves up unique and tantalizing dishes however the diversity here extends beyond its creative menu as Jordan's evolves into an inclusive workplace for several individuals with special needs.  Listen in, to an amazing chat!  0 - 2:00: The concept behind Jordan's 2 - 2:30: How...

Episode 29. Mighty Miracles Foundation and "The World of the NICU"

October 09, 2020 04:37 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MB

Amanda Dickinson is a professor, writer, and founder of the Mighty Miracles Foundation. This is a nonprofit that sends free care packages to current NICU families across the country. Their care packages include several different things including two books Amanda authored: The World of the NICU and Our NICU Story (a Children’s Book). Listen to this engaging podcast to find Amanda's motivation and inspiration... This episode honors Kaleb, Amanda's Mighty Miracle.  To learn more about Amanda,...

Episode 29. Amanda Dickinson: Founder of Mighty Miracles Foundation and Author of "The World of the NICU"

October 09, 2020 04:37 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MB

Amanda Dickinson is a professor, writer, founder of the Mighty Miracles Foundation. This is a nonprofit that sends free care packages to current NICU families across the country. Their care packages include several different things including two books Amanda authored: The World of the NICU and Our NICU Story (Children’s Book). Listen to this engaging podcast to find Amanda's motivation and inspiration... This episode honor of Kaleb, Amanda's Mighty Miracle. To learn more about Amanda, Kaleb...

Episode 28: World CP Day #Make your Mark

September 26, 2020 07:18 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MB

Awesome conversation with my friend journalist Rachel Townsend as we chat about World Cerebral Palsy Day scheduled for October 6, 2020. We also talk about the nonprofit  "Raising Kellan"  and how you can help.  Learn how you can show support and advocacy for those individuals with cerebral palsy, their families, and the organizations that serve them by visiting https://worldcpday.org/ Rachel Townsend will be writing an upcoming article for the State Gazette https://www.stategazette.com/  ...

Episode 27. It's our 1st Birthday!

September 12, 2020 04:52 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MB

I can't believe it's our 1st BIRTHDAY!  Celebrate with us by taking a walk down memory lane. In this episode Marsh Naidoo co-hosts with Drake Box to chat about our origin story, our favorite episodes, transforming from a self-funded project to a nonprofit organization, and writing the book "What I Wish I knew Back Then" to help sustain Raising Kellan, Inc mission which you can learn more about at https://www.raisingkellan.org/ A BIG BIRTHDAY WISH is for you to please leave us a review and f...

Episode 26. Jerusha Mather: An Australian Ph.D. student with CP that wants to go to Medical School.

August 28, 2020 23:08 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MB

Jerusha Mather is a Ph.D. student in the Medical Sciences at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia. Jerusha presents with athetoid cerebral palsy and this is the motivation for her research work. This bright young woman has so much to offer the world, so open those ears and heart to receive Jerusha's pearls of wisdom! To learn more about Jerusha pop over to www.raisingkellan.org  You can reach out to Jerusha on Instagram @jerushamather.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas...

Episode 25. Emily Glasser, President and CEO of Achilles International.

August 14, 2020 02:04 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MB

What a treat to talk with Emily Glasser and discover the history of Achilles International. Achilles International has become a global organization whose mission is to transform the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connections. They operate as chapters and have served over 150 000 athletes with disabilities of all ages to participate in endurance activities by providing education, training opportunities, and community. During the COVID 19 Pandemic,  Achil...

Episode 25. Achilles International.

August 14, 2020 02:04 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MB

What a treat to talk with Emily Glasser and discover the history of Achilles International. Achilles International has become a global organization whose mission is to transform the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connections. They operate as chapters and have served over 150 000 athletes with disabilities of all ages to participate in endurance activities by providing education, training opportunities, and community. During the COVID 19 Pandemic,  Achi...

Episode 24. Genesis Emery of the Amour Genesis Brand.

July 24, 2020 00:35 - 27 minutes - 38 MB

Genesis A. Emery is a social entrepreneur, speaker, global philanthropist, and the host & producer of “Mamas Making Money Mondays.” She is also the founder of “The Little Dapper Collection”- a children’s bow tie company that grooms little boys into dapper young gentlemen while raising awareness and giving back a percentage of proceeds to children with special needs. Genesis is the founder of a non-profit organization for Chicago’s underprivileged youth called “The Little Dapper Project” and ...

Episode 24. Entrepreneur and Special Needs Mama

July 24, 2020 00:35 - 27 minutes - 38 MB

Genesis A. Emery is a social entrepreneur, speaker, global philanthropist, and the host & producer of “Mamas Making Money Mondays.” She is also the founder of “The Little Dapper Collection”- a children’s bow tie company that grooms little boys into dapper young gentlemen while raising awareness and giving back a percentage of proceeds to children with special needs. Genesis is the founder of a non-profit organization for Chicago’s underprivileged youth called “The Little Dapper Project” and ...

Episode 23: Todd Williams, DPT is www.ptwithcp.com

July 10, 2020 11:53 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MB

Todd Williams, DPT describes his traveling physical therapy assignments, running the NYC Marathon with Achilles International, spasticity and chronic pain and so much more. Don't forget to review this podcast episode and rate it.  You can find a write up on Todd at https://www.raisingkellan.org/todd-williams-dpt-is-the-face-of-www-ptwithcp-com/ And you can follow him on Instagram @ ptwithcp.t or www.ptwithcp.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marsh-...

Episode 23: Todd Williams, DPT and the inspiration behind www.ptwithcp.com

July 10, 2020 11:53 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MB

Todd Williams, DPT describes his traveling physical therapy assignments, running the NYC Marathon with Achilles International, spasticity and chronic pain and so much more. Don't forget to review this podcast episode and rate it.  You can find a write up on Todd at https://www.raisingkellan.org/todd-williams-dpt-is-the-face-of-www-ptwithcp-com/ And you can follow him on Instagram @ ptwithcp.t or www.ptwithcp.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marsh-naidoo/message

Go Baby Go!

July 04, 2020 00:30 - 18 minutes - 26 MB

Hannah Webster, DPT chats to us about her experience with the Go Baby Go program at the University of Central Florida.  We delved into the origin of the program, the theory, the benefit, and Hannah provides a list of resources to direct parents investigating the program for their child. You can find this list at the following link: https://www.raisingkellan.org/go-baby-go/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marsh-naidoo/message

Episode 22. Go Baby Go!

July 04, 2020 00:30 - 18 minutes - 26 MB

Hannah Webster, DPT chats to us about her experience with the Go Baby Go program at the University of Central Florida.  We delved into the origin of the program, the theory, the benefit, and Hannah provides a list of resources to direct parents investigating the program for their child. You can find this list at the following link: https://www.raisingkellan.org/blog/2990 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marsh-naidoo/message

Episode 21. Wesley J Page: The Perspective of an Occupational Therapist with Cerebral Palsy.

June 11, 2020 08:12 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MB

Wesley J Page is an Occupational Therapist with Cerebral Palsy and 17 years of pediatric experience at Shrine School in Memphis, TN. He provides nuggets of information including how he navigated school and university as well as his energy conservation techniques.  Pop over to www.raisingkellan.org where Wesley has written a handcrafted letter to parents raising kiddos with different abilities.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marsh-naidoo/message

Episode 20. Nicole Luongo: Author, Poet and Disability Advocate.

May 22, 2020 03:14 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MB

Nicole Luongo is an author, disability advocate, and writer. She is well known in the cerebral palsy community for being an advocate for selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) surgery, which is a procedure she underwent as an adult. In this episode, Nicole does a poetry recital from her book "Naked Desires." You can read Nicole's Fact File @ https://www.raisingkellan.org/blog/nicole-luongo-author-poet-and-disability-advocate You can contact Nicole @ https://nicoleluongo.com/ --- Send in a voi...

Episode 19. Quarantine Strategy Series, Part 3/3: Restorative Power of Nature.

May 06, 2020 19:51 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MB

Misha Davydov is an early childhood educator at "A New Leaf" Preschool in Nashville, Tennessee.  Misha delivers 45 minutes of power packed conversation that include: 1) What is the Reggio Emilia Approach?  2) How do Children Learn. 3) The Biology of why we need to be outdoors. 4) What does the current research show?  5) Misha's pandemic parent takeaways.  This is the final installment of this series. Enjoy! Misha blogs at https://withoutwindows.com/ The preschool he works at is http://www....