In this powerful episode we sit down with longtime disability advocate Stephanie Hall Meredith for an honest conversation about the changes happening around special education, disability rights and…
Back to school can bring excitement, but for but for caregivers of students with Down syndrome, it often brings anxiety. Before the first day, many parents are already thinking about IEP meetings,…
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mona Patel Gera from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and talk through the “laundry list” that comes with a Down syndrome diagnosis. We keep it practical, focusing…
In this episode we discuss preparations and expectations of IEP meetings, what we wish we would have known years ago and the advantages of having an advocate or attorney by your side. Full Episode…
Hello and welcome to the If We Knew Then Podcast. We are parents of two children and one of them has Down Syndrome, Liam. When Liam was born we didn't know very much about Down Syndrome and most of…
PT in School. Qualifying for services and what to expect with a child with Down Syndrome. Interview with Pediatric Physical Therapist Natalie Spiteri. Full Episode Transcript:…
Early Intervention PT. What is it? How to get it? What to expect and how can parents of children with Down Syndrome use it to its fullest. Interview with Pediatric Physical Therapist Natalie Spiteri.…
Dealing with IEP's and Assessments that seem to happen around our children’s birthdays. Talking through the process of these events in our lives and how they effect all IEP families. Not just those…
What should we do at this time? Are IEP's happening? What should we expect? How does this impact next school year? We feel fortunate that Liam's Elementary School Team is doing their best to support…
The summer is a time to play and relax but if you use it as a time to front load for the coming school year, as well, it can be that academic advantage you have been looking for. Episode Transcript:…
