If you listened to Episode 3, you simply MUST listen to this episode! Kathy talks with Elizabeth, Kim Rubinstein's daughter and co-founder of their cookie business 'Good Eats Sweet Treats' (http://www.GoodEatsCookies.com).

They have built a successful business model that they would like to share with others so that they can build independence and engagement in their communities as well. 

Teaching children to read is foundational to success in school. But what if that child is behind in their reading development or has a disability? How can a child read to learn, if they haven't learned to read? Stephanie Farris is a reading specialist with advanced training in reading education and she provides an eye-opening look into the task of teaching reading to students that will educate and surprise you.

Kathy gives an in-depth, plain-English explanation of the sometimes misunderstood issue of executive function disfunction,   so you can understand how kids and adults  are affected by it, and how you can begin to help them succeed.

#autism, #spectrumdisorder, #executivefunction, #helpingkidswithautism, #adhd, #add 

Leslie is a dedicated mom and advocate who talks about early indicators that parents can be on the lookout for as their children grow from infancy into their pre-school years. She also shares a wealth of information to help us understand the way a child instinctively acts to protect themselves as they find their way in the world.

In this introduction, Kathy gives you some background on how she came to focus her law practice as well as a bit of information about herself.

#specialeducation #IEP #ABA #sensoryintegration #OT #behavioralchallenges #student #teacher #schooldistrict #autism #ADD #ADHD #ODD #developmentaldisability #regionalcenter #OHI 

In Episode 6 Kathy introduces you to Lauren and her mother Angela. Their journey demonstrates how hard work, faith and love can change lives.

When Kathy met them, Lauren had never been assessed for special education services though she struggles with executive function disfunction.  Lauren had also experienced childhood trauma which she tried hard to escape from in every way possible.

After trying everything possible to support and help Lauren, Angela had to get herself to a place of accepting if Lauren stopped breathing, she would go on.

Lauren is now a young adult with two kids in a RN program.  She talks about facing her trauma and working through it so that she could be the mother her kids deserved.  Lauren found her way!

In Episode 5, Kathy speaks with Chrys Fasoli.

Chrys has been an elementary school special education teacher for decades.  She discusses the challenges families face with nutrition and support and how that effects children in school.  Chrys has a heart of gold, she meets her students and their families where they are and does whatever necessary to support them.

Enjoy!

In Episode 4 we meet one of Kathy's childhood friends, the well-known and universally loved Lori Gobbi! 

Lori spent decades teaching special education and found her joy in working with the young adults in the transition program.  

Though Lori has recently retired, her daughter Nicole carries on the dedication!

Enjoy!

Join us for Episode 3 and hear the amazing and inspiring story of Kim Rubinstein.

Kim was blessed with a daughter with developmental disabilities, Elizabeth.  She discusses the unprofessional and horrific statement her doctor made upon delivering Elizabeth.  Kim shares her journey of truly creating and facilitating full inclusion placement for Elizabeth, then working as a professional Inclusion Specialist who brought full inclusion to life for many other kids.  

Kim shares what she and Elizabeth have now created by way of sustained employment to support independent living.   check out  goodeatscookies.com

Enjoy!

Here's the judgement document mentioned in the episode: