I've Got This Kid Podcast

Advocate on My Behalf? Who is Speaking Out For You???

What are my rights as a parent with a sugar who has special needs? How do I advocate on their behalf? Can I modify an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)? Do I have a voice? What if services offered are not working...What do I do??? In this episode, Cherina and Kimberly will break down these questions and much, much more...you don't wanna miss this!
 
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Getting A Second Opinion...When Should I Seek A Second Opinion?

We seek second opinions every day of our lives when making important decisions...yet, when it comes to our sugar, we blindly make decisions. In this episode, Cherina is going to uncover three different areas that we should seriously seek a second opinion-and most importantly...why...
 
 
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Community Access...Tools For A Stronger, Supportive Community

In this episode, you will learn why SOLO is not the best route when living with a neurodivergent sugar, a sugar with a developmental delay, or a sugar with any milestone gaps as compared to same age peers. Let’s tap into the importance of our community with allies, therapist and parents while educating self on ‘what does this all mean.’
 
Show Links
Debbie Reber
https://www.debbiereber.com/
Elizabeth Sautter
https://www.makesociallearningstick.com/
 
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Functional Living...Are These Goals Working for Us?

In this episode, Cherina will give the low down how to determine if goals are working, how to make an audible, and most importantly…how to ask those need to know questions that support collaboration. You will walk away refreshed and enlightened with the validation that it’s okay to wonder “are these goals working for us!?!”
 
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Navigating Insurance...Let’s Talk Access To Services

In this episode, Cherina breaks down how to navigate your insurance, advocating for your sugars needs and the importance of understanding what you have before signing on the dotted line. Make sure to tune into this episode, you don’t wanna miss this much needed info!
Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at:
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Find a local Speech Therapist
https://www.asha.org/stuttering/
 
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Brain And Gut...How Does Diet Impact Thinking, Learning And Doing?

In this episode Cherina breaks down the relationship between the Brain and the Gut and why it matters for your sugars learning, thinking, memory, mood, and a bunch of other stuff. Also, Cherina sneaks in practical tips to encourage a well-balanced diet.  
Show Links
Nutritional psychiatry: Your brain on food
The Brain-Gut Connection
The Crucial Brain Foods All Children Need
http://www.asha.org/
 
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WHAT IS...series! - "What is Executive Functioning"

My Brain Has a Manager??? Exploring Executive Functioning…“Why can’t I stay on track?” “Why are things so disorganized?” “You said something, but I forgot?” “Help me manage myself!” “Help me teach sugar how to manage!” In this episode, Cherina will break down the function of your brains manager, aka, the big kahunah that keeps everything in check…executive functioning skills. You will walk away with a deeper understanding of executive functioning, how weaknesses can impact your day-to-day affairs, and what you can do to make immediate changes.
Show Links
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/executive-function
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/executive-functioning-issues/what-is-executive-function
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/executive-functioning-issues/flexible-thinking-what-you-need-to-know
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/child-learning-disabilities/executive-functioning-issues/working-memory-what-it-is-and-how-it-works
 
Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at:
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WHAT IS...series! - "What is Cognition AKA Intellectual Disabilities" Part 2

Thinking…aka…Cognition…aka…Intellectual Disabilities…are they the same? Why should I understand the role of my treatment team? What does trust have to do with it? How can I be proactive during meetings? What are professionals measuring during the assessment? Why are additional recommendations being made?
 
In this episode, Cherina will break down everything you need to know about how to navigate through the process of assessing Intellectual Disabilities, your role, how to seek support and when to make changes. This is part two of two episodes.
 
Show Links
https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/clinical-topics/intellectual-disability/#collapse_6
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/developmentaldisabilities/facts-about-intellectual-disability.html
 
Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at:
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WHAT IS...series! - "What is Cognition AKA Intellectual Disabilities" Part 1

Thinking…aka…Cognition…aka…Intellectual Disabilities…are they the same? What does this all mean? How will I know whether I need to watch out for signs and symptoms?
 
In this episode, Cherina will break down everything you need to know about Intellectual Disabilities, the causes, signs and symptoms associated. This is part one of two episodes.
 
Show Links
https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/clinical-topics/intellectual-disability/#collapse_6
 
Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at:
www.Iheartspeechtherapy.com/shop
 
Find a local Speech Therapist
https://www.asha.org/stuttering/
 
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WHAT IS...series! - "Recognizing Autism" Part2

This is Part 2, of “What is Autism?” In this episode, Cherina will share signs and symptoms associated with the diagnosis. Red flag behaviors will also be shared. Remember community, through education do we become better together!
 
Show Links - All About Autism
https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/signs.html
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd/index.shtml
 
Download my free e-book “Maintaining a Healthy You” at:
www.Iheartspeechtherapy.com/shop
 
Find a local Speech Therapist
https://www.asha.org/stuttering/
 
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