🎙️Family Therapist Connections - The Podcast🎧

Gabrielle Carmody, BCBA, LBA & Cert Sleep Behavioral Specialist

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Emily Rudolph, OT

Ms. Rudolph identifies signs of possible sensory issues and the difference between a Picky Eater and a Problem Eater. Solutions are offered for both, as well as how Ms. Rudolph can support parents! Ms. Rudolph can be contacted at: mypediot@gmail.com 518-424-3676

Listen in as Marcy describes the philosophy and practices of DIR Floortime Therapy. An expert in her field, Marcy's compassion and know how will give parents an other therapy for parents to consider. 💻 Marcy can be contacted at: Marcy.nirschel@gmail.com 203-912-2069 www.pathwaystodevelopment.org

Melissa Bianchini, Therapist and owner of Sensory Stepping Stones in Hopewell Junction, New York, shares infrequently used, scientifically based therapies to help children and adults diagnosed with ADHD, ADD, Executive Functioning and PANDAS

Matthew Kennedy, RPM Letter Board Practitioner, shares the positive impact RPM has had for non-verbal individuals using letter boarding. Mr. Kennedy explains the strategy and methodology of RPM in this fascinating episode.

Penny McGoey jumps in and dives deep on the trials and tribulations parents of children with disabilities undergo. Identifying causes and offering practical solutions and support, Penny brings us together.

Dr. Burgess

Dr. Naeema Burgess, of Giving Hope LLC, located in Mount Vernon, NY, accessible to the families in Westchester County and NYC, discussed the symptoms and insights a parent has to request an evaluations when their child is struggling academically, socially, or emotionally.

Amy Thompson Martin, Pediatric Occupational Therapist & Feeding Specialist

Ms. Thompson Martin compassionately explains why many children are picky eaters 💜 She then identifies symptoms and possible causes, as well as next steps to take to improve your child's struggles while creating nutritional meals.

Mr. Rashan Fray, Educator, Father and Doctorate Candidate, discusses the three skills your middle school and high schooler need parental support with the most: Academic Skills, Social Skills, and Soft Skills. Any parent who wants to set their student up for success needs to listen TODAY!

Sarah White, LMHC, CCSPADHD, CYT

Sarah White, LMHC, CCSPADHD, CYT, located in Goshen, New York , discusses other symptoms of ADHD and Executive Functioning that impacts students diagnosed (or undiagnosed). A rich, compassionate ♥️ conversation parents want to listen to to develop an understanding of their child and themselves.

Dr. Robin Collins

Dr. Collins, earned her Ed.D in Curriculum & Teaching (Literacy) and has been helping struggling readers 📖 and writers ✍️ every day since then! Dr. Collins is the owner and practitioner at The Literacy Barn, in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Dr. Collins discusses the strategies she uses to remediate and strengthen a student's struggles with writer. She let's parents know what to watch for and proactive steps they can take to help their student grow as a writer.

Dr. Danielle N. Williams

If you have a high school student who is resistant to attending school due to social/emotional struggles, has academically struggled in the past, or your child needs to work, district administrators throughout the US and concerned parents need to listen to today's episode with Dr. Williams. The alternative program Dr. Williams has created in her school district, how she connects with her students, and her growing success rate is a model districts want to create and parents should demand.

Dr. Donna Geffner, Ph.D, CCC-SLP/A

Dr. Donna Geffner, renowned expert in the field of Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), discusses the symptoms and signs parents and educators should look for as indicators of CAPD that need to be diagnosed and addressed as early as the age of 3.6 years old.

Melissa Bianchini, Therapist

Melissa Bianchini, Therapist and owner of Sensory Stepping Stones in Hopewell Junction, New York, explains how the negative impact blue light from your child's devices has on their ability to regulate themselves. A Must Listen to if your child has meltdowns, tantrums, responds poorly to requests made of them, or are asked to put their devices away.