The Coffee Klatch Special Needs Radio show

The Coffee Klatch Special Needs Radio

Summary: Award winning, world renowned authors, psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, advocates and respected children's foundations join us to help you better understand a special needs child.... and yourself. You are your child's best advocate - if not you then who - become an informed educated parent here at The Coffee Klatch.

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 Brain On Fire - The inflammation connection to mental illness - Toxic Mold | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:44:00

Host - Marianne Russo Guest - Dr Mary Ackerly What does inflammation, immune stimulation and toxic mold have to do with mental illness and pain syndromes?  Some of the infections and toxins that we know are associated with depression and anxiety are molds. Neurological Lyme is also well known for creating psychiatric complications. There is good evidence that streptococcus infections not treated properly can lead to obsessive-compulsive disorder, also called PANDAS. Another source of psychiatric illness are encephalopathies like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever that get into the spinal cord. Later or at the same time, people are diagnosed with psychiatric illnesses, including mania. Toxic Mold, genetics and various other immunological stimulations can cause depression, joint pain, anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, mood disorders, insomnia and many other issues. 

 Ben Foss prominent inventor, entrepreneur - Empowering Dyslexia | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:44:00

    Dr Richard Selznick welcomes guest Ben Foss  The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan: A Blueprint for Renewing Your Child’s Confidence Ben Foss is prominent inventor, entrepreneur and activist who founded Headstrong Nation a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving the dyslexic community.  He is also the inventor of the Intel Reader® a device CNN called “too ground breaking to ignore.” The Intel Reader® is a mobile device that takes photos of text and reads it aloud on the spot to people who have difficulty with text, creating what Ben calls “a ramp into a book.” Identified as a dyslexic at the age of eight, Foss became successful by developing a unique approach to his disability. After years of hiding his dyslexia, he challenged himself to use it as a bridge to the rest of the world, realizing that if he thought of himself as being “from dyslexia,” he could integrate his history and harness his strengths. As a compassionate and skilled speaker, he shares this message with Fortune 500 companies, human resources and public policy organizations, and colleges and universities across the country.

 The biological signs and treatment of Dyslexia | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:32:00

Dr. Carole Samango-Sprouse has been working with young disabled children since 1982 she specializes in the neurodevelopmental assessment of children with complex medical conditions. Dr. Samango-Sprouse is trained in neuromotor and neurocognitive development, neurobehavioral skills and oral motor assessment for children with an emphasis on young children with genetic disorders. She is trained in neurodevelopmental treatment and certified in the assessment of pre-term infant behavior and the Brazelton Neonatal Assessment Scale. She is the author of more than 60 articles on the neurocognitive capabilities of atypical children, Dr. Samango-Sprouse studies the relationship between the brain and behavior, and its impact on school performance in children with neurogenetic disorders. As the director of the Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Center for Young Children, Dr. Samango-Sprouse evaluates patients from all over the world in order to develop comprehensive and intensive intervention programs that are syndrome-specific. These programs recognize the complex interaction and intimate connection between brain, cognition, behavior, learning, and medical diagnosis. Dr. Samango-Sprouse trains and educates parents and professionals around the country and internationally to understand the complex interaction between neurodevelopmental disorders, learning and educational success. Dr. Samango-Sprouse serves one of the largest patient populations in the world of children who were prenatally diagnosed with an X & Y Chromosomal Variation. In addition, Dr. Samago-Sprouse is the founder, executive director and chief science officer of The Focus Foundation. 

 Dr Dan Peters and Dr Susan Daniels - Cultivating Original Talents in Gifted | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:05:00

  GIFTED KIDS, ADHD, AND AUTISM: WHY TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN ARE STUCK AND HOW TO HELP THEM Hosted by Diane Kennedy and Rebecca Banks, authors of Bright Not Broken and The ADHD-Autism Connection with Dr Temple Grandin. As we have discussed many times on our show taking a whole child approach is optimal in discovering how to best assist children with Twice-Exceptionality (Giftedness, Autism, Adhd...) Once we understand the many factors that underlie a child's giftedness and his unique intensities, we can more deeply appreciate and support the whole child. Our overriding goal as parents should be to cultivate the wonderful and original talents in our children. Everything else-supports, interventions,therapies,education-should be undertaken with this goal in mind.  We begin this series featuring Dr. Dan Peters and Dr.Susan Daniels founders of The Summit Center in California. Dr. Peters has devoted his career to the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and families, specializing in overcoming worry and fear, learning differences such as dyslexia, and issues related to giftedness and twice-exceptionality. He is author of Make Your Worrier a Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Child’s Fears and From Worrier to Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Fears. In addition, he is co-author of Raising Creative Kids. Dr. Susan Daniels is Educational Director of the Summit Center. She provides Differentiated Educational Plans for children and adolescents as part of the Gifted Comprehensive and Gifted Complex Assessments. Dr. Daniels is also an internationally recognized expert in the field of gifted education and creativity. She specializes in the social and emotional development of gifted children and adolescents, intensity and sensitivity of gifted individuals across the lifespan, and the development of creative potential.    

 Dr Samango Sprouse - The Autism Study - Autism be identified at 9 months | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:00

Dr. Carole Samango-Sprouse has been working with young disabled children since 1982 she specializes in the neurodevelopmental assessment of children with complex medical conditions. Dr. Samango-Sprouse is trained in neuromotor and neurocognitive development, neurobehavioral skills and oral motor assessment for children with an emphasis on young children with genetic disorders. She is trained in neurodevelopmental treatment and certified in the assessment of pre-term infant behavior and the Brazelton Neonatal Assessment Scale. She is the author of more than 60 articles on the neurocognitive capabilities of atypical children, Dr. Samango-Sprouse studies the relationship between the brain and behavior, and its impact on school performance in children with neurogenetic disorders. As the director of the Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Center for Young Children, Dr. Samango-Sprouse evaluates patients from all over the world in order to develop comprehensive and intensive intervention programs that are syndrome-specific. These programs recognize the complex interaction and intimate connection between brain, cognition, behavior, learning, and medical diagnosis. Dr. Samango-Sprouse trains and educates parents and professionals around the country and internationally to understand the complex interaction between neurodevelopmental disorders, learning and educational success. Dr. Samango-Sprouse serves one of the largest patient populations in the world of children who were prenatally diagnosed with an X & Y Chromosomal Variation. In addition, Dr. Samago-Sprouse is the founder, executive director and chief science officer of The Focus Foundation. 

 "Stressed out Teen Girls and Cutting" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:44:00

Join host of School Struggles Dr Richard Selznich with guest Fran Sherman.  Tonights episode will discuss the relationship between teen stress and anxiety and self harm.   Why do so many girls cut?  What can parents do about it?  In this  interview on School Struggles, Dr. Selznick interviews Fran Sherman, LCSW, a psychotherapist and media personality.  Fran will discuss the increasing incidence of self-injurious behavior (cutting), particularly among teen-age girls.  She will discuss warning signs and ways that you can respond as a a parent. Fran is a television personality who has appeared on the Today Show, HLN, truTV, Fox News, Fox Live, The Daily Buzz, The Morning Show, Daytime and the local NBC, ABC and Fox news affiliates in the West Palm Beach market. She provides expert commentary on news of the day, and has done segments involving love, relationships, parenting, bullying, anxiety, stress, the economy and issues related to educating our children.       

 The Whole Child Series - Dr Judith Gould | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:10:00

  June 18 Dr.Judith Gould dimensional tools to understand Giftedness  GIFTED KIDS, ADHD, AND AUTISM: WHY TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN ARE STUCK AND HOW TO HELP THEM Hosted by Diane Kennedy and Rebecca Banks, authors of Bright Not Broken and The ADHD-Autism Connection with Dr Temple Grandin. Diane is the mother of three twice-exceptional sons who has spent over 18 years advocating for special needs children. Rebecca, a veteran educator who has spent nearly a decade teaching in inclusive classrooms, is the mother of two twice-exceptional children. Together, Diane and Rebecca will examine the issues around twice-exceptional children—that is, gifted kids with hidden disabilities such as ADHD, Asperger’s/autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, and related conditions. Their unique perspective and fresh approach will help parents, educators, and healthcare professionals understand who these kids are, why they’re stuck, and how to help them. In a time when the diagnostic system is in flux and education is under fire, this program will look

 Dr Samango Sprouse - The Autism Study | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:00

Dr. Carole Samango-Sprouse has been working with young disabled children since 1982 she specializes in the neurodevelopmental assessment of children with complex medical conditions. Dr. Samango-Sprouse is trained in neuromotor and neurocognitive development, neurobehavioral skills and oral motor assessment for children with an emphasis on young children with genetic disorders. She is trained in neurodevelopmental treatment and certified in the assessment of pre-term infant behavior and the Brazelton Neonatal Assessment Scale. She is the author of more than 60 articles on the neurocognitive capabilities of atypical children, Dr. Samango-Sprouse studies the relationship between the brain and behavior, and its impact on school performance in children with neurogenetic disorders. As the director of the Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Center for Young Children, Dr. Samango-Sprouse evaluates patients from all over the world in order to develop comprehensive and intensive intervention programs that are syndrome-specific. These programs recognize the complex interaction and intimate connection between brain, cognition, behavior, learning, and medical diagnosis. Dr. Samango-Sprouse trains and educates parents and professionals around the country and internationally to understand the complex interaction between neurodevelopmental disorders, learning and educational success. Dr. Samango-Sprouse serves one of the largest patient populations in the world of children who were prenatally diagnosed with an X & Y Chromosomal Variation. In addition, Dr. Samago-Sprouse is the founder, executive director and chief science officer of The Focus Foundation. 

 "Understanding the Role of the Educational Consultant" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:01:00

This week on "School Struggles" host by Dr. Richard Selznick is guest Dr. Jackie Hoffman.  Over the past 25 years, Dr. Hoffman has worked in over 30 school districts in seven counties in New Jersey and several in Pennsylvania. She has helped over 1000 families develop successful educational interventions and advocate for school based change. With her colleagues at Concentrics, Dr. Hoffman developed the script and text for the nationally acclaimed video and curriculum In Real Life:  Sexual Harassment in Schools.  Her writings on the topic of respect in classroom settings have been published in professional journals.  In her capacity as an educator and trainer, Dr. Hoffman has been on staff at Temple University and provided in-service programs for public and private schools.  Given her expertise in parenting. Dr. Hoffman has been called on by corporations and community agencies to provide workshops and educational programs.  

 Dr James Coplan - Preventing the next Adam Lanza and Elliot Rogers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:50:00

With host Marianne Russo  Dr. Coplan has attained recognition in all three medical specialties pertaining to child development: Pediatrics, Child, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities), and Child Psychiatry  Dr. Coplan’s book, Making Sense of Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Create the brightest future for your child with the best treatment options introduces a revolutionary three-dimensional model of ASD that simultaneously takes into account a child’s atypical features, level of general intelligence, and age. This 3D model provides a “roadmap” on which to chart a child’s progress over time, and a framework for making decisions about the best therapies at each stage of development. His book also addresses the many conflicting claims regarding causation of autistic spectrum disorder, proven and unproven interventions, and possible reasons for the so-called “explosion” of cases of ASD. In his article "Is one of my patients the next Adam Lanza" he discusses causes, identifying and preventing tragedies like those in Newtown and the recent killings in Santa Barbara.   

 Dads Of Disability | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:32:00
 Premiere Dr Jerry Weichman Show - Online and Under Control: Parenting the Plugg | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:38:00

The "Dr Jerry Weichman Show" Adolescent psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Jerry Weichman, founder of The Weichman Clinic, will be hosting technology guru Scott Burnett of Integrity Computer Concepts. Join them as they discuss what is currently trending in the teen underworld of computers, mobile devices and smartphones as well as what parents can do to protect and keep their child on a positive track as they navigate today's electronic world. Our host: Dr. Jerry Weichman helps teens and parents communicate better and build strong, positive relationships. With his support, adolescents learn to manage academic, social, and familial pressures as they mature into thriving young adults.  He is an expert in parenting adolescents, treating oppositional behavior, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, self-injury, bullying, ADD, academic challenges and family relational problems.  He is on staff at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, the founder of The Weichman Clinic at the Hoag Neurosciences Institute, has served as clinical director of an in-patient teen substance abuse program, and author of the teen survival guide How to Deal.  Tonights guest: Scott Burnett is a technology expert with a heart for parents. Before starting Integrity Computer Concepts in 2006, Scott was leading a cutting edge Technology Team on staff at Saddleback Church. His background in technology, experience with youth ministry and passion for parents have uniquely shaped him to teach about the subject of online safety. Scott speaks to groups all over California when he is not helping parents one on one deal with the challenges that the ever changing world of technology brings. 

 DATING WITH ANXIETY AND OCD | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:33:00

DATING WITH ANXIETY AND OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER.   Many people with OCD and Social Anxiety find dating to be a struggle.  How can people with anxiety overcome their fears and date happily? Dr Sachs will discuss dating fears as well as helpful tips for young adults and their parents to help prepare their teens to manage their dating worries.      Dr Sachs has a Ph.D. in Clinical and School Psychology. Dr. Sachs is a licensed psychologist in both New York and Florida.  She has many years of research and clinical experience working in the field of anxiety and stress, Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), and chronic illness and pain in a variety of settings.Her research and clinical interests included cognitive and behavioral treatments for individuals with social skills deficits, anxiety disorders and mood disorders, as well as understanding coping mechanisms in the chronically ill and their caregivers.  Her dissertation focused on A

 School Struggles - James Redford Director - Dyslexia The Big Picture | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:36:00

The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia provides personal and uplifting accounts of the dyslexic experience from children, experts and iconic leaders, such as Sir Richard Branson and financier Charles Schwab. Directed by James Redford, the film not only clears up the misconceptions about the condition, but also paints a picture of hope for all who struggle with it. Shining a spotlight on the latest scientific and psychological research, the film also highlights the work of Drs. Sally and Bennett Shaywitz, co-founders and co-directors of the Yale Center of Dyslexia and Creativity to illuminate the hidden origins and implications of dyslexia. Proving that dyslexia is a neurological issue and not a character flaw the movie illustrates that while the condition is an obstacle, it also carries some unique advantages, and ultimately can be overcome.

 Synesthesia in School Age Children | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:31:00

Host Ange Eaton Part II – Synesthesia In Childhood Angela’s second guest in the series is Dr. Julia Simner, Department of Psychology, The University of Edinburgh on January 29th. Dr Simner now runs the Synaesthesia & Sensory Integration Lab, where she examines cross-modal mappings in people with synaesthesia and in the population at large. Dr Simner is a cognitive neuropsychologist who studied in languages, language sciences and experimental psychology at the Universities of Paris/Sorbonne, Oxford, Toronto, and Sussex. Synesthesia is an inherited condition which causes unusual perceptions or associations, triggered by everyday activities like reading, speaking, or eating. For example, synaesthetes might perceive colours when listening to music, or tastes in the mouth when reading words. Synaesthesia has been linked to differences in white/grey matter structure, and can involve direct sensory crossing (e.g., sound to vision), or can be mediated by higher level functions such as language. Her work examines the prevalence, cognition, perception, inheritence, neuroscience, aesthetics and history of synaesthesia. She also examines sensory integration in the general population, and how sensory perception influences language processing.

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