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SEASON 1 | EPISODE #3 | SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT
EPISODE TITLE:
Understanding Special Needs Kids With Global Developmental Delay | How To Stop Making Excuses For Your Physical Wellness and Precautionary Measures To Observe
Music Copyright and Attribution
Co-Sponsors
Hardi Kamsani and Azman Repin (M. S.)
Hosts
Azimah Azman, Azfar Azman and Syazana B. Mohamed Sani (M. S.)
Guest Speaker
Zarina Noor
Scriptwriter | Producer | Director
Syazana B. Mohamed Sani (M. S.)
ASK Trio About Wellness podcast is a production by ASKtrioWello LLC (New York).
Disclaimer
The information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only. Please consult your medical doctor, specialist and/or personal trainer for advice on these topics.
All Rights Reserved ©ASKtrioWello LLC 2021.
* * *
Hello! Hola! Marhaba!
WELCOME to the ASK Trio About Wellness podcast! Join me, Syazana Sani and the Astro Duo, Azfar Azman and Azimah Azman, your hosts from New York. Let’s strive to educate, regenerate and elevate family institutions through optimal productivity and wellness education, one episode at a time.
ARE YOU READY to listen to inspirational stories of trust, respect, acceptance, integrity, love and social responsibility from multicultural families and special needs communities? Sit back, relax and be inspired by the awesome people that we highlight in the first segment of the podcast…
SEGMENT I | Understanding Special Needs Kids With Global Developmental Delay
PART I
[Syazana] Hello! May peace be upon you!
Welcome back to the ASK Trio About Wellness podcast! You are listening to the third episode of the first season of the podcast with me, Syazana, and the Astro Duo, Azfar and Azimah. This episode is co-sponsored by Hardi Kamsani and my husband, Azman Repin. Thank you and may God bless you.
In the last episode, we talked about family time and travel memories. Did you say you love to travel but now you can’t go overseas because of the border restrictions or quarantine regulations related to the Coronavirus?
I hear you! My family is in the same boat just like many of you. How are you coping with the current global travel restrictions? What are you doing to strengthen family bonding as a way to promote overall wellness in your family? What are you doing to improve productivity in your family? We would like to hear your stories of trust, respect, acceptance, integrity, love and social responsibility (TRAILS). So send us a text or voice memo with your story, name and country of residence via email to [email protected]. The first ten (10) entries will win a one-year special VIP membership worth $99 to the new ASKtrioWello Club. Check out www.asktriowello.com for more updates about the pre launch of the Club membership on March 21st, 2021. What are you waiting for? Send us your story today!
PART II
[Syazana] As promised in the last episode, we will discuss more about special needs communities especially kids with global developmental delay in this episode.
What is Global Developmental Delay?
“Developmental delay is when your child lags behind their peers in one or more areas of emotional, mental, or physical growth.”
[WebMD. (2021). What is developmental delay in young children? Retrieved January 19th, 2021 from the world wide web. https://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/recognizing-developmental-delays-birth-age-2#1-1.]
The child often has difficulty in language or speech, vision, movement or motor skills, social and emotional skills, thinking or cognitive skills. When a child has a significant delay in two or more of these areas, as in Azimah’s case, then the child has “global developmental delay."
What does a special needs kid like Azimah struggle with?
[Azimah] I find many things difficult: handwriting, Math, speech, reading, understanding instructions and comprehension. I couldn’t button my blouse or tie my shoe laces. Speaking in front of everybody makes me nervous.
[Syazana] Other than executive function, Mathematics, speech and language deficiency, Azimah also struggled with visual spatial skills, gross and fine motor skills. When someone is speaking, Azimah tends to get excited and wants to speak too. So, Azimah, tell everyone:
How do you feel about being a co-host on this podcast?
[Azimah] I’m so happy to be on the show. More people will understand more about special needs kids like me. I want people to understand me better. I know someone who understands me and cares for me. She is sister Uzma Popal!
[Syazana] Who is sister Uzma Popal? Stay tuned to the next episode and listen to how amazing people like sister Uzma Popal made special needs kids feel loved, cared and motivated to contribute to the community through social responsibility.
~ End of Segment I ~
* * *
SEGMENT II | How To Stop Making Excuses For Your Physical Wellness and Precautionary Measures To Observe
Coming up next…
In the second segment of the podcast, we’ll learn about productivity and the nine dimensions of wellness—physical, emotional, environmental, spiritual, social, intellectual, mental, occupational and financial wellness—so we can survive and thrive in this unpredictable world. This week, you’ll get tips and strategies on how to embark on your wellness journey through physical wellness with Coach Zarina from New York City.
[Azimah] Now it’s time to welcome our special guest...
Coach Zarina! Woohoo!
[Zarina] Hello! I’m Coach Zarina. I hope everyone is in the best of health and ready to start working towards achieving the SMART goal that you have set for yourself this new year! DO YOU need some help to kickstart your wellness journey through your physical wellness goal? Most of us would find it difficult to start something new but I can assure you that you are NOT alone! So, let’s do this TOGETHER!
[Azimah] Coach Zarina will be on the ASK Trio About Wellness podcast for TWELVE weeks!
[Syazana] That’s right! For twelve episodes, Coach Zarina will guide YOU and your family in this wellness journey through physical wellness. (ASK Trio About Wellness podcast hosts and ASKtrioWello LLC are grateful to Coach Zarina for her willingness to collaborate on this podcast.)
[Zarina] Oh! It’s my pleasure! Now that your goal has been set, write it down and establish a plan to start your journey. The very act of writing something down improves recall (Naka & Naoi, 1995). [Source: Houston, Elaine. (2020). What is goal setting and how to do it well. Retrieved January 14th, 2021 from the World Wide Web: https://www.PositivePsychology.com/goal-setting/]
[Syazana] Oh yes! For me, I like to write down my goals and notes. I use pen and paper as well as word processing softwares like Microsoft Word and Google Docs. I like using Google Calendar to sync all my Things To Do list with my schedule. There are many new productivity apps right now so you might just want to check it out.
[Zarina] That’s great! This would be a reminder on how important this goal is to you and think about all the benefits of physical activities. Regardless of your age, abilities, shape and size, everyone can reap the benefits. Some of the benefits include improving (your) mental health, maintaining a healthier body, strengthening bones and muscles and improving the quality of your well being. However, sometimes even with the right mindset, we find ourselves making excuses.
[Syazana] Excuses, excuses! What are some of the most common excuses and what can you do to stop falling into this trap?
Excuse #1
[Azfar] “I’m always busy, you know, and I can’t find time to exercise or do any physical activity!”
[Zarina] Now, (in) that way, we’ll have to talk about willpower and determination!
Make physical activity a priority. You don’t have to spend an hour for a good workout. Even a little activity is better than nothing! Start with a 10-minute session per day. You can also sneak in a workout during a commercial break while watching TV.
Excuse #2
[Syazana] “I feel like doing an activity but I’m not ready for any structured routine.”
[Zarina] I would suggest: create a playlist and go for a walk during lunch time or walk with your friends. You could also get your family to go for a walk after dinner.
Excuse #3
“I’m worried if I exercise, I’ll get tired and can’t do anything else!
[Zarina] Oh no, that’s not true! In fact, it’s the exact opposite. Exercise is actually an energy booster! Exercise increases blood flow to your body and makes your heart pump oxygen to your brain and muscles faster. It also promotes the release of natural endorphins that will relieve pain and stress as well as boost your creativity and sharpen your mind.
[Syazana] Do you know what I discovered over the years? Whenever I’m active in sports or physical activity, I experience a positive increase in my creativity and a sharper mind. When I was around twelve years old, I was a sprinter, a netball player, a Brownie or Girl Scout, a storyteller and a poetry reciter. With guidance from my awesome teachers and support from my parents, I could excel and pass the school exams with flying colors. I was taught the importance of priority, time management, managing my energy level and also the power of prayers.
Coach Zarina, you were also active in sports during your school days, right? If I recall correctly, you were a cross country runner, a netball player and also a storyteller, correct?
[Zarina] Oh yes! We have quite a lot in common, Syazana. We both started an active lifesyle at a young age.
[Syazana] Hmmm, that’s true.
[Azfar] So, how much exercise or physical activity do you recommend?
[Azimah] How about teens like us, Coach Zarina?
For most adults, the current recommendation is to get at least 150 minutes of physical activity that is of moderate intensity. That’s about 30 minutes, five (5) times a week. For teens, the recommended duration is 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days.
When exercising at moderate intensity, you might not be able to sing but you can still talk to someone without gasping for air. To make it a well balanced program, do include strength training, balance and flexibility exercises too. This can be done two to three (2-3) times a week.
Okay! I hope you feel ready to begin now. If you are new to exercise or have taken a long break, do take steps to ensure all the extra precautions are observed. Please stop if you feel dizzy or feel a sudden sharp pain.
[Azimah] So, what is step number one?
STEP #1
Always warm up your body and practice stretching techniques before exercising. “Warming up will help to increase the temperature of your body to an optimum while also preparing your muscles to be ready for exercise. Thus warming up will actively help to prevent injuries to muscles, which may otherwise occur if you start from cold and exercise.”
[Source: New Skills Academy. (2020). Fitness Instructor Certification (Module 15). Retrieved December 20th, 2020 from the World Wide Web: https://newskillsacademy.com/course/fitness-certification/ (restricted access)]
Five to ten (5-10) minutes of warm up should be sufficient followed by stretching.
[Azimah] Ooohhh! I got it! Hmmm...How about step number two?
STEP #2
Drink plenty of water. Your body performs better when it's properly hydrated. The American Council on Exercise recommends drinking: 17 to 20 ounces of fluid, two (2) to three (3) hours before working out.
[Source: The American Council on Exercise (ACE). (2009). Fit Facts: Healthy Hydration. Retrieved January 14th, 2021 on the World Wide Web:
https://acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/6675/healthy-hydration/]
Another eight (8) ounces, 20 to 30 minutes before starting your workout. Seven (7) to ten (10) ounces, every 10 to 20 minutes while exercising and drink an additional eight (8) ounces of fluid within 30 minutes after exercising.
[Azimah] Aaahhh! Okay, so what is step number three?
STEP #3
And finally, remember to cool down after your workout. This is just as important as your warm up and your exercise itself. Implementing cool down static stretches would prevent muscle soreness and allows your heart rate to return to its resting rate.
Stretching is important because it helps to strengthen our muscles, avoid injuries and release tension.
[Azimah] So, do you want to know more about stretches that you can do together with your family at home? Tune in to the next episode to find out more!
* * *
We’ve now come to the end of the show today. If you have enjoyed our show, like us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @asktriowello a-s-k-t-r-i-o-w-e-l-l-o. Send us your feedback to [email protected] or [email protected].
Visit our website at asktriowello.com and *SUBSCRIBE to ASK Trio About Wellness podcast!
*Available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts, Tune In, Listen Notes, Pandora, Podbean Podcast App & Player and YouTube@asktriowello as at June 2021.
~End of episode ~
* * *
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SEASON 1 | EPISODE #3 | SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT
EPISODE TITLE:
Understanding Special Needs Kids With Global Developmental Delay | How To Stop Making Excuses For Your Physical Wellness and Precautionary Measures To Observe
Music Copyright and Attribution
Co-Sponsors
Hardi Kamsani and Azman Repin (M. S.)
Hosts
Azimah Azman, Azfar Azman and Syazana B. Mohamed Sani (M. S.)
Guest Speaker
Zarina Noor
Scriptwriter | Producer | Director
Syazana B. Mohamed Sani (M. S.)
ASK Trio About Wellness podcast is a production by ASKtrioWello LLC (New York).
Disclaimer
The information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only. Please consult your medical doctor, specialist and/or personal trainer for advice on these topics.
All Rights Reserved ©ASKtrioWello LLC 2021.
* * *
Hello! Hola! Marhaba!
WELCOME to the ASK Trio About Wellness podcast! Join me, Syazana Sani and the Astro Duo, Azfar Azman and Azimah Azman, your hosts from New York. Let’s strive to educate, regenerate and elevate family institutions through optimal productivity and wellness education, one episode at a time.
ARE YOU READY to listen to inspirational stories of trust, respect, acceptance, integrity, love and social responsibility from multicultural families and special needs communities? Sit back, relax and be inspired by the awesome people that we highlight in the first segment of the podcast…
SEGMENT I | Understanding Special Needs Kids With Global Developmental Delay
PART I
[Syazana] Hello! May peace be upon you!
Welcome back to the ASK Trio About Wellness podcast! You are listening to the third episode of the first season of the podcast with me, Syazana, and the Astro Duo, Azfar and Azimah. This episode is co-sponsored by Hardi Kamsani and my husband, Azman Repin. Thank you and may God bless you.
In the last episode, we talked about family time and travel memories. Did you say you love to travel but now you can’t go overseas because of the border restrictions or quarantine regulations related to the Coronavirus?
I hear you! My family is in the same boat just like many of you. How are you coping with the current global travel restrictions? What are you doing to strengthen family bonding as a way to promote overall wellness in your family? What are you doing to improve productivity in your family? We would like to hear your stories of trust, respect, acceptance, integrity, love and social responsibility (TRAILS). So send us a text or voice memo with your story, name and country of residence via email to [email protected]. The first ten (10) entries will win a one-year special VIP membership worth $99 to the new ASKtrioWello Club. Check out www.asktriowello.com for more updates about the pre launch of the Club membership on March 21st, 2021. What are you waiting for? Send us your story today!
PART II
[Syazana] As promised in the last episode, we will discuss more about special needs communities especially kids with global developmental delay in this episode.
What is Global Developmental Delay?
“Developmental delay is when your child lags behind their peers in one or more areas of emotional, mental, or physical growth.”
[WebMD. (2021). What is developmental delay in young children? Retrieved January 19th, 2021 from the world wide web. https://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/recognizing-developmental-delays-birth-age-2#1-1.]
The child often has difficulty in language or speech, vision, movement or motor skills, social and emotional skills, thinking or cognitive skills. When a child has a significant delay in two or more of these areas, as in Azimah’s case, then the child has “global developmental delay."
What does a special needs kid like Azimah struggle with?
[Azimah] I find many things difficult: handwriting, Math, speech, reading, understanding instructions and comprehension. I couldn’t button my blouse or tie my shoe laces. Speaking in front of everybody makes me nervous.
[Syazana] Other than executive function, Mathematics, speech and language deficiency, Azimah also struggled with visual spatial skills, gross and fine motor skills. When someone is speaking, Azimah tends to get excited and wants to speak too. So, Azimah, tell everyone:
How do you feel about being a co-host on this podcast?
[Azimah] I’m so happy to be on the show. More people will understand more about special needs kids like me. I want people to understand me better. I know someone who understands me and cares for me. She is sister Uzma Popal!
[Syazana] Who is sister Uzma Popal? Stay tuned to the next episode and listen to how amazing people like sister Uzma Popal made special needs kids feel loved, cared and motivated to contribute to the community through social responsibility.
~ End of Segment I ~
* * *
SEGMENT II | How To Stop Making Excuses For Your Physical Wellness and Precautionary Measures To Observe
Coming up next…
In the second segment of the podcast, we’ll learn about productivity and the nine dimensions of wellness—physical, emotional, environmental, spiritual, social, intellectual, mental, occupational and financial wellness—so we can survive and thrive in this unpredictable world. This week, you’ll get tips and strategies on how to embark on your wellness journey through physical wellness with Coach Zarina from New York City.
[Azimah] Now it’s time to welcome our special guest...
Coach Zarina! Woohoo!
[Zarina] Hello! I’m Coach Zarina. I hope everyone is in the best of health and ready to start working towards achieving the SMART goal that you have set for yourself this new year! DO YOU need some help to kickstart your wellness journey through your physical wellness goal? Most of us would find it difficult to start something new but I can assure you that you are NOT alone! So, let’s do this TOGETHER!
[Azimah] Coach Zarina will be on the ASK Trio About Wellness podcast for TWELVE weeks!
[Syazana] That’s right! For twelve episodes, Coach Zarina will guide YOU and your family in this wellness journey through physical wellness. (ASK Trio About Wellness podcast hosts and ASKtrioWello LLC are grateful to Coach Zarina for her willingness to collaborate on this podcast.)
[Zarina] Oh! It’s my pleasure! Now that your goal has been set, write it down and establish a plan to start your journey. The very act of writing something down improves recall (Naka & Naoi, 1995). [Source: Houston, Elaine. (2020). What is goal setting and how to do it well. Retrieved January 14th, 2021 from the World Wide Web: https://www.PositivePsychology.com/goal-setting/]
[Syazana] Oh yes! For me, I like to write down my goals and notes. I use pen and paper as well as word processing softwares like Microsoft Word and Google Docs. I like using Google Calendar to sync all my Things To Do list with my schedule. There are many new productivity apps right now so you might just want to check it out.
[Zarina] That’s great! This would be a reminder on how important this goal is to you and think about all the benefits of physical activities. Regardless of your age, abilities, shape and size, everyone can reap the benefits. Some of the benefits include improving (your) mental health, maintaining a healthier body, strengthening bones and muscles and improving the quality of your well being. However, sometimes even with the right mindset, we find ourselves making excuses.
[Syazana] Excuses, excuses! What are some of the most common excuses and what can you do to stop falling into this trap?
Excuse #1
[Azfar] “I’m always busy, you know, and I can’t find time to exercise or do any physical activity!”
[Zarina] Now, (in) that way, we’ll have to talk about willpower and determination!
Make physical activity a priority. You don’t have to spend an hour for a good workout. Even a little activity is better than nothing! Start with a 10-minute session per day. You can also sneak in a workout during a commercial break while watching TV.
Excuse #2
[Syazana] “I feel like doing an activity but I’m not ready for any structured routine.”
[Zarina] I would suggest: create a playlist and go for a walk during lunch time or walk with your friends. You could also get your family to go for a walk after dinner.
Excuse #3
“I’m worried if I exercise, I’ll get tired and can’t do anything else!
[Zarina] Oh no, that’s not true! In fact, it’s the exact opposite. Exercise is actually an energy booster! Exercise increases blood flow to your body and makes your heart pump oxygen to your brain and muscles faster. It also promotes the release of natural endorphins that will relieve pain and stress as well as boost your creativity and sharpen your mind.
[Syazana] Do you know what I discovered over the years? Whenever I’m active in sports or physical activity, I experience a positive increase in my creativity and a sharper mind. When I was around twelve years old, I was a sprinter, a netball player, a Brownie or Girl Scout, a storyteller and a poetry reciter. With guidance from my awesome teachers and support from my parents, I could excel and pass the school exams with flying colors. I was taught the importance of priority, time management, managing my energy level and also the power of prayers.
Coach Zarina, you were also active in sports during your school days, right? If I recall correctly, you were a cross country runner, a netball player and also a storyteller, correct?
[Zarina] Oh yes! We have quite a lot in common, Syazana. We both started an active lifesyle at a young age.
[Syazana] Hmmm, that’s true.
[Azfar] So, how much exercise or physical activity do you recommend?
[Azimah] How about teens like us, Coach Zarina?
For most adults, the current recommendation is to get at least 150 minutes of physical activity that is of moderate intensity. That’s about 30 minutes, five (5) times a week. For teens, the recommended duration is 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days.
When exercising at moderate intensity, you might not be able to sing but you can still talk to someone without gasping for air. To make it a well balanced program, do include strength training, balance and flexibility exercises too. This can be done two to three (2-3) times a week.
Okay! I hope you feel ready to begin now. If you are new to exercise or have taken a long break, do take steps to ensure all the extra precautions are observed. Please stop if you feel dizzy or feel a sudden sharp pain.
[Azimah] So, what is step number one?
STEP #1
Always warm up your body and practice stretching techniques before exercising. “Warming up will help to increase the temperature of your body to an optimum while also preparing your muscles to be ready for exercise. Thus warming up will actively help to prevent injuries to muscles, which may otherwise occur if you start from cold and exercise.”
[Source: New Skills Academy. (2020). Fitness Instructor Certification (Module 15). Retrieved December 20th, 2020 from the World Wide Web: https://newskillsacademy.com/course/fitness-certification/ (restricted access)]
Five to ten (5-10) minutes of warm up should be sufficient followed by stretching.
[Azimah] Ooohhh! I got it! Hmmm...How about step number two?
STEP #2
Drink plenty of water. Your body performs better when it's properly hydrated. The American Council on Exercise recommends drinking: 17 to 20 ounces of fluid, two (2) to three (3) hours before working out.
[Source: The American Council on Exercise (ACE). (2009). Fit Facts: Healthy Hydration. Retrieved January 14th, 2021 on the World Wide Web:
https://acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/6675/healthy-hydration/]
Another eight (8) ounces, 20 to 30 minutes before starting your workout. Seven (7) to ten (10) ounces, every 10 to 20 minutes while exercising and drink an additional eight (8) ounces of fluid within 30 minutes after exercising.
[Azimah] Aaahhh! Okay, so what is step number three?
STEP #3
And finally, remember to cool down after your workout. This is just as important as your warm up and your exercise itself. Implementing cool down static stretches would prevent muscle soreness and allows your heart rate to return to its resting rate.
Stretching is important because it helps to strengthen our muscles, avoid injuries and release tension.
[Azimah] So, do you want to know more about stretches that you can do together with your family at home? Tune in to the next episode to find out more!
* * *
We’ve now come to the end of the show today. If you have enjoyed our show, like us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @asktriowello a-s-k-t-r-i-o-w-e-l-l-o. Send us your feedback to [email protected] or [email protected].
Visit our website at asktriowello.com and *SUBSCRIBE to ASK Trio About Wellness podcast!
*Available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcasts, Tune In, Listen Notes, Pandora, Podbean Podcast App & Player and YouTube@asktriowello as at June 2021.
~End of episode ~
* * *
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.