Beyond the Spectrum.. every age, every need

August 4, 2021 | Episode  50

Shawn & Brian are joined by IEP coach, autism mom, & warrior, Sandy Santeiro

Website: https://sandysanteiro.com/

Organizations:

  https://21andchange.org/

  https://www.facebook.com/Lawyers-Autism-Awareness-Foundation-202580289766661/

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July 28, 2021 | Episode  49

Shawn & Brian discuss current events around mental health

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July 21, 2021 | Episode  48

Just Two Dads Medications and Vaccines - to get or not to get.....

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July 14, 2021 | Episode  47

Shawn & Brian discuss the importance of trust & vulnerability for special needs parents/caregivers

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July 7, 2021 | Episode  46

Shawn & Brian are joined by Susanna Yang Lovell, life coach for special needs families to discuss how we define mental health.

Website: https://www.susannapeacelovell.com/

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June 30, 2021 | Episode  45

Shawn & Brian are joined by Self Determination expert Mark Altieri & Advocate, Warrior, wife, & mom, Cathy Gott. They'll discuss what is self-determination & what does it mean to the special needs community?

Mark Altieri has over a decade experience in managing self-directed long term care service models that maximize individual’s choice and control over their services. Mark earned his Master of Business Administration from Brandeis University’s Heller School of Social Policy and Management and has been a multi-time presenter at the National Home and Community Based Services conference. Mark works with a Financial Management Services provider Public Partnerships (PPL) for California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP) being made available statewide on July 1, 2021.  He brings a full understanding of  self-determination programs from a national standpoint as well as the benefits and differences of California’s models for SDP.  

 Links Shared:

https://www.edspec.org/transition-to-self-determination

https://www.thecasdpnetwork.org/

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June 23, 2021 | Episode  44

just Two Dads, Shawn & Brian, talk about utilizing Social Media and the possible pitfalls as well as exercising caution.

Mentioned Link: https://jelliesapp.com/blog/5-reasons-not-to-post-about-your-child-on-social-media

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June 16, 2021 | Episode  43

Shawn & Brian share thoughts and stories for Father's Day 2021

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June 9, 2021 | Episode  42

Joey Martins, a former Police Officer with the New York Police Department, discusses with Shawn & Brian, the recent induction to the special needs community that he & his wife have experienced as a result of their daughter's diagnosis.

Joey Martins has been in the financial services industry for 7 years. He became a Senior Marketing Director 3 years ago.

His prior career was with the NYPD.   He was a Policeman for 11 years before WFG.  DJ’es nightclubs for 10 years as well as MC’ed private events like Weddings, Sweet 16’s and lots of Bar & Bat Mitzvahs.

Married his sweetheart Stephanie 4/28/17 (He’ll never forget the day…. Playa Mujeres Mexico… and it’s also Tattoo’ed on his arm so so as not to forget. 

They are proud parents of 2 little girls, Juliana who is almost 3 and Zoey who is 10 months and their little perfect special baby.

Website: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/pcdh19-alliance/spring-into-action-for-pcdh19/zoey-martins

Organizations: https://www.pcdh19info.org/alliance-funded-research

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June 2, 2021 | Episode  41

just Two Dads, Shawn & Brian, are joined by fellow dad podcaster, The Mindful Inspiration Champion, Matt Faler. 

Matt Faler is a husband to Julia and they have been together for 12 years and approaching 5 years or marriage this August. They are parents to their beautiful 3-year-old daughter Aria, who has had epilepsy and seizures since 8 hours old. Aria is a rare unicorn as her condition is only 1 of 5 that researchers and doctors are aware of related to magnesium depletion. 

Matt is the co-founder with his wife Julia of Aria’s Army on Facebook, a tribute and journey filled story of life with Aria.  

He is also the host and creator of the Mindful Inspiration Champion podcast. His podcast is devoted to championing your story. “No story is too big or too small we love them.” He invites to you share your stories of advocacy, knowledge, strength, passion, and inspiration.

He has a passion for advocacy towards those in the special needs / medically complex community. He strives to return the favor to those who need a voice of advocacy and those do not have the strength nor the passion he does to advocate for what is right in healthcare. He is a huge proponent of self-advocacy.

Facebook:  

https://www.facebook.com/themindfulchampion

https://www.facebook.com/ariasarmy

Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mindful-inspiration-champion/id1566268734

Other  resources  mentioned :  

https://www.facebook.com/TheForrestInitiative

https://www.qsti.org/

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