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In this episode, we're talking about thoughtful, accessible Christmas gift ideas tailored for kids with disabilities. We share our favorites and share ideas from our listeners too!

Key Takeaways:

• When selecting gifts for disabled kids, prioritize their interests and abilities.
• Ask the parents or caregivers to ensure the gift is appropriate.
• Take basic everyday items and make them personal and fun.
• Think outside of the box with subscriptions, sensory toys, or experiences.

If you have any more ideas for us, let us know at @raisingdisabledpodcast

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In this episode, we learn about speech therapy methods with speech-language pathologist Kevin Simmons, the Singing SLP.

Specializing in working with children with disabilities, Kevin shares his unique approach that combines play-based therapy, music therapy, and interactive techniques to help children have a great speech therapy experience.

We talk about:

• Play-Based Speech Therapy: He shares about how incorporating games, toys, and imaginative play can engage children with speech delays, making therapy fun and effective.
• Music as a Therapy Tool: He talks about how rhythm, singing, and musical instruments can stimulate speech and language development, particularly in children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
• Sensory Haircuts:  He shares about why he gives some of his clients haircuts and gives some tips for parents if their child has a difficult time in the barber chair.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, speech therapist, or educator, this episode is packed with practical advice to support children with disabilities on their communication journey.

Follow Kevin on Instagram @singingslp

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In this episode we talk to Ruby about her daughter Lexi who has Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC), a rare condition affecting joint movement. 
 
 We talk about:

• the early days of the diagnosis and navigating early interventions, 
• what her physical therapy and multiple surgeries have been like, 
• her teaching her daughter how to advocate for herself,
• and the challenges and triumphs of parenting a child with AMC.

Follow @amcsupport to learn more about the disease!

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In this episode of Raising Disabled, we talk about one of the most frustrating questions parents of disabled children hear: "When will they be better?"
 
We discuss:

• why this question is harmful, 
• how it reflects some of our society's misconceptions about disability, 
• and the emotional toll it takes on families. 

We hope to redefine what it means to live with and love a disabled child, emphasizing acceptance over expectations. Whether you're a parent, friend, or ally, this episode will help you understand why focusing on "fixing" isn't the right approach and how you can be a better advocate.

If you like this episode, check out these past "Dumb Things People Say" episodes:

• God Gives Special Kids to Special People
• You Are So Strong
• Everything Happens for a Reason

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In this episode we tell parents of typical children:

• Why they should be having an intentional, continuous conversation with their kids about people with disabilities,
• What they should teach their children to do and say (and what not to do as well),
• and we shared opinions from our listeners and fellow caregivers about what they wish you were teaching your kids about their disabled child.

Special thanks to the following friends of the show for their comments:

lovetoemma
alvesmomkickingcask
emily_mommato4
happygolandry
saratothebeth
Aracely Ginn
specialneedsparentjourney
Heidi Walton
Ruby Moseley
annabusby1
daidrahamlin
theunboxedfamily
disorderrarediseasefilms
unbalancedraremom
annabethburnham
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hkwoodley

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In this episode we share our feelings and the feelings of some of our listeners about their kids going back to school.  

We talk about the perspectives of families:

• going to public school, 
• using home services, 
• and those who choose to home school.

Special thank you to the following for being willing to share their feelings on Back to School:

@estebana12345

@saratothebeth

@neurodivergent_girls

@meaminermom

@emily_pwalker

@alvesmomkickingcask

@shesthemann7

@anna.and.violet

@raising_rouses

@brkphillips

@shanm820

@hkwoodley

Ruby Moseley

Heidi Walton

@jricelujan

Di Ane

@farmerswife2008

@annabethburnham

Sarah Bytnar

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In this episode of Raising Disabled we talk to Jessica Patay about:
raising her son Ryan,
her book and podcast We Are Brave Together,
and her caregiver retreats.

Learn more about Jessica and her projects at https://www.wearebravetogether.org/book

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In this episode we talk to Lindsay Sherbondy about:

• her daughter Eva's life altering accident,
• what life has been like for their family following this accident,
• how God has used this pain for good,
• and her art and how trauma affected it.

If you would like to learn more about Lindsay's art, visit her store Lindsay Letters HERE>>

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In this episode of Raising Disabled we asked our Instagram and Facebook friends what "disability pride" means to them as the parents of disabled kids.
 
 Disability accounts we recommend:
 
 Accessible Adventures @accessible.adventures
Joy Davis @everydaywithjoy
The Autism Dad @theautismdad
Callie Colwick @calliecolwick
Megan DeJarnett @megandejarnett
Nina Tame @nina_tame
Rebecca Koltun @rebecca_koltun

Thank you to the following friends of Raising Disabled for their comments:

@hkwoodley
@amber_l_robertson
@mariespero
@caelajeannettewrites
@psykodrjulie
@vkretchm
@wheelstratedtales
@scarlettandmama
@littlefacelens
Breanna
Estebana

Mental Health App mentioned in the show - Finch

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In this episode of Raising Disabled we talk to Effie Parks about:

• raising her son Ford,
• her podcast Once Upon a Gene,
• and her mission to help families with genetic disorders.

You can follow Effie on Instagram at @onceuponagene.podcast

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