Do you ever question why your child has special needs? In this episode, Little Light House Founder and former Director shares how she learned to change her perspective by changing her questions from "Why?" to "How?" She candidly explains how her passion for helping her daughter born with a visual impairment led her to found a school with a global impact. For more of the story, read Marcia's books, Milestones and Miracles, and God's Work God's Way. 

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Three siblings share heart to heart about life's struggles and joys with special needs. We cover advocacy, resilience, comparison, and gratitude in this conversation. Our guests share what their parents did that influenced them to devote their careers to serve kids with special needs. This conversation will give you a glimpse into what motivates Little Light House staff to help kids and families thrive.

Kendra Morgan's passion for kids and families led her to found Building All Children in Tulsa, OK. With 20 years of experience in child development, she focuses on training parents and educators in brain development, the hierarchy of learning, and the heart behind the behavior. "We have to look at the heart behind the behavior, so we can guide them to make the appropriate choice." Play and stillness strengthen your connection with the kids in your life.

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The relationships you build with your child's education team significantly impact your child's experience in school. Here Diana Lee provides checklists of the vital information you can give your school about your child. She recommends questions to ask and how to ask them to help build collaborative relationships and get the services your child needs.

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Does your child need extra support at public school? Are you preparing for an IEP meeting? Listen for great tips from a school psychologist with nearly fifty years of experience. Diana Lee insightfully coaches parents on advocating for their special needs child. You'll learn when to enroll, how to prepare for the meeting, and what to expect from school-based therapy. 

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As the parent of a child with special needs, your heart needs TLC. Shawna McClung knows this personally as a speical needs mother of a six-year-old. In this episode, Shawna shares how changing her perspective gave her confidence to tackle daily tasks. Diana adds practical wisdom from her 48 years of supporting families as a teacher and school psychologist.

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After a holiday break, we are back! Mike and Sarah Ledbetter's innocence about childbirth was stollen when their first child tragically died at birth. Months later, they were devastated to learn that their second child, Gracie, had Down syndrome. Mike and Sarah faced a decision. They could let their hardships drive them apart or draw them together. They chose each other. In this story, Mike shares how his family has grown stronger and his hope has been restored in the process of helping Gracie be Gracie.

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On today's episode we have guest Beth Soderfelt, a dedicated advocate for individuals with special needs who helped start the RISE inclusion program at Marquette Catholic School in Tulsa, OK. She has intentionally prepared her son Aaron for adulthood. Join Beth and Diana Lee for helpful advice on preparing your child with special needs to flourish as a young adult.

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Kaylie Boomer vulnerably shares her journey to discover that her son was blind. After a series of disappointments and trials, she learned that her four-month-old had bilateral optic nerve hypoplasia. Find yourself in this young mother's honest conversation as Kaylee finds her way to hope.

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Grassroots efforts to grow his business brought Michael Amberg through the doors of the Little Light House. The desire to make an impact keeps him here. Michael has used his influence to help kids with special needs through sports camps, corporate fundraisers, and development advice. Learn how you can make a lasting impact by finding what you love and using that to give back to your community.

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