The Coffee Klatch Special Needs Radio

Dr Demitri Papolos author of The Bipolar Child and Executive Director of Research at the Juvenile Bipolar  Foundation joins us again with Executive Director Inger Sjogren to discuss the latest in child bipolar research and the Fear Of Harm phenotype.  The FOH phenotype will change the way clinicians and researchers look at this complex disorder and redirect the focus on this disorder.  Dr Papolos was our guest previously and was one of our most listened to and applauded interviews.  If you missed Dr Demitri Papolos on his first interview you can listen here http://t.co/Hax3gUx

  Mayer Johnson the leading provider of symbol-based products, special education products, and special needs software for more than 25 years.joins us to tell us about the best products for your special needs child on Blog Talk Radio  

Michael Barton, Director of Development The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida an organization that serves as a source of expert opinion to the Epilepsy Foundation on matters relted to the casue, diagnosis and treatment of patients with epilepsy and related disorders"  Michael joins us to discuss the latest programs, research and support for families and announces the Chase Challenge

Chris Vacek CIO of  Heartspring A Worldwide Center for Children With Special needs - Special Education advisor and autism parent http://www.heartspring.org/

  Sera Rivers - Raising a child with non-verbal learning disability. Writer for Psychology Today Meet this amazing - and adorable - mom who has not only become educated herself but is educating others with her beautiful writings and advocacy author of the column A Lonely Education.  Sera also writes and advocates for single parents raising special needs children.  If you have a child w nonverbal learning disabilities or if you are a single parent struggling to navigate the system listen and call in.

Derek Amato is truly one in a billion. He is possibly the only person in the world to have acquired musical ability after a traumatic brain injury. A severe concussion left him with the ability to play piano, an instrument he had never played before. He now plays professionally and earns his living as a musician. Now, the music never stops. He sees it constantly streaming in front of his eyes in the form of black and white squares that compel him to play. Derek journeys to the Mayo Clinic to meet with one of the world's top neurologists to try and find a way to control the incessant stream of music: an incredible gift that is also his curse. Take a look at his story on Ingenius Minds http://science.discovery.com/videos/ingenious-minds-derek-amato/

  Dustin Tibbitts, President of InnerChange and Executive Director of New Haven Residential Treatment Center. Dustin's clinical expertise is in the areas of healing trauma, attachment, sexual abuse, personality disorders, eating disorders and depression. Join us as we  discuss finding the right fit for your daughter when home care is no longer an option. Whether trauma related - drug or mental illness somtimes placement is needed.  New Haven is a leader is residential treatment care 

Amalia Starr National Speaker and Autism Advocate author of "Raising Brandon" Transitioning your autistic teen into adulthood joins us to discuss the journey to giving your autistic child independence into their young adult lives.  Amalia has a special announcement she has been waiting to make on our show... tune in to find out. 

 Dennise Goldberg Special Education Advisor -The IEP and Special Education Social Network creator is an incredible guest with an incredible resource for parents. Dennise joined us on our tweetchat and blew us away. Dennise has one of the most comprehensive websites and interactive forums on the web for special educational resources 

 Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized authority on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adults. The apples don't fall far from the trees - join us to discuss adult and child ADHD.  Untreated ADHD in a child continues into adulthood with struggles in relationships, careers and every aspect of life.  Executive functioning skills are key, learn tips and acquire tools to overcome deficits. Join us with the most respected expert in the world along with special co-host Laura Rolands the ADHD Coach to discuss this common and treatable disorder.  

  GIRLFRIEND - The cast and creators of an incredibly powerful poignant movie join Marianne. Jerad Anderson - Producer and member of the band 100 Monkeys - Justin Lerner- Writer/Director Evan Sneider - Actor and maybe even a surprise appearance by Jackson Rathbone - Actor (Twilight The Eclipse an member of 100 Monkeys) is stopping by as well. A truly powerful movie starring Evan Sneider, a man with Down Syndrome, on a search for love and romance, finds himself in a love triangle where his vulnerability and innocence are exposed. An incredible story of betrayal and acceptance with incredible performances also by Amanda Plummer - Shannon Woodward and Nate Krawshuck. OUTSTANDING!  

 Carol Kranowitz and Joye Newman - The best of the best! We are honored to have Carol and Joye returning to discuss Sensory Issues Growing An InSync Child. Award winning authors will be here to answer all your questions.

Spotlight on Down Syndrome Wayne Lindholm, President of the Down Syndrome Foundation and father to fabulous adult daughter with Down Syndrome.  Holly Waligora a mother who chose life for her now 18 mo daughter Brooke speaks of the challenges and triumphs and write beautifully about their new life. Join us as we speak to a mother about her prenatal experience and how having a child with Down Syndrome has changed her life and Wayne Lindholm discussing the work of his incredible foundation and how they are helping families affected by this disorder.

Anne Barbano - From the creation of The Autism Maze To hosting The Next Fronteir Join Anne to discuss Autism through the years whats changed and whats new

Susan Yuen MacKay author of "My Schizophrenic Life" The Road to Recovery From Mental Illness. A remarkably compelling and gripping autobiography. An incredible story of paranoia, hospitalizations, misinterpretations, hallucinations that all but destroyed her and the remarkable recovery of her sanity which brought her back to school, marriage, sucess as an artist, writer and advocate and life. Recovery happens and Sandra is here to inspire all those suffering with Schizophrenia