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I was joined by Audiologist Dr. Goyne to learn what auditory processing is, how a disorder or deficit might present and options for evaluation, accommodation and treatment.
I was joined by Speech-Language pathologist Rebecca Robbins to learn how parents can navigate power struggles to shift toward collaboration with and cooperation from our kids.
I was joined by board-certified art therapist Mike Fogel to learn tangible steps parents, caregivers & professionals can take to create the positive cycles that make kids want to practice social and coping skills.
I was joined by Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Erin Brown to learn five essential things parents need to consider for their child/student, as early as age 14, to support a smooth transition to postsecondary education or employment.
I was joined by Dr. Lana Schapiro, a developmental and behavioral pediatrician serving families in the Greater Philadelphia area to learn more about her specialty and answer parent questions. 
I'm a mom on a mission to bring parents information and resources early in their journey through the special education process. To that end, I was joined by a panel of local, parent-recommended educational advocates to share their top back to school tips and answer parent questions. Thank you to the advocates for generously donating their time and expertise!
Let's Talk About ADHD with Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry
Milestones Matter: The Importance of Early Identification of Developmental Delays with A First Foundation
Autism: The Importance of Early Identification aka Why You Shouldn't "Wait & See" with Autism Answers
Clearing Up Common Misconceptions about ADHD and Executive Function with GrowNow
Understanding Anxiety & How to Help Kids Cope with Open Minds Psychological
Neurodivergence & Sleep: What You Can Do To Help Your Child with Melissa Doman Sleep Consulting
Executive Functioning Starts in the Body: The Impact of Reflexes on Academic Performance with Therapy Works for Kids
When It's More Than Picky Eating: The Complex Factors Affecting Food Acceptance with Toddlers and Tomatoes & Play at Home PT
What is Art Therapy?: Who Can Benefit & How with Mindfully Rooted Art Therapy
I was joined by Drs. Glanzman and Nissley-Tsiopinis of the Center for the Management of ADHD at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. They have worked for years to help children with ADHD and executive functioning challenges succeed. They have recently conducted a comprehensive review of this field in order to provide up-to-date information on this topic to parents and educators.
In this talk, they present a portion of the information that they have gathered, with a focus on what parents need to know to help their children succeed including:
• Information about what executive functioning deficits are and how they impact children.
• Strategies and principles parents can use to teach their children executive functioning skills
• Interventions that may help our brains function more efficiently and thereby improve executive functions indirectly
This project and presentation are the result of a generous donation from Jane Zolot, Judy Nissenbaum, Lisa Maslow, and the Yetta Deitch Novotny Charitable Trust
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