Best Dr April Johnson Podcasts (2024)

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444 IADC Intensives with Kelly Daugherty and April Hannah 38:07

1h ago38:07

38:07

Kelly Daugherty and April Hannah, seasoned mental health clinicians with a combined 44 years of experience, have come together as motherless daughters to help others heal the deep sadness of grief. Inspired by the loss of their own mothers, they specialize in a transformative EMDR-based therapy known as Induced After-Death Communication. Through on…

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Supporting Complex Interfering Behaviors With Dr. Rachel Schwartz 37:45

10d ago37:45

37:45

We wrap up our 200th episode celebration today with one of your favorite repeat guests, Dr. Rachel Schwartz, and man did we ever have fun! Dr. Rachel and I set out with a loose idea of discussion topics, but what you really get in this episode is a discussion between someone who supports IEP teams in supporting students' behavior and an advocate wh…

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Reckoning with IQ testing with author and mother, Pepper Stettler 46:33

18d ago46:33

46:33

When Pepper Stettler's daughter, Louisa, was first entering school, she was IQ tested. Pepper didn't think much of it... until the results came in. What happened next prompted Pepper to go on a years-long journey of research and discovery. Pepper assimilated the results of that into a book called A Measure of Intelligence: One Mother's Reckoning wi…

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A Student's Success Story with Mandi Jamison 31:21

26d ago31:21

31:21

As we wrap up this 200th celebration In this inspiring episode, I sit down with my friend Mandi Jamison, whose daughter, Clara, has defied expectations. Clara, who has Down syndrome, was a varsity cheerleader and is now pursuing her dreams as a model. Mandi shares her journey as a dedicated advocate, working tirelessly to secure Clara's inclusion i…

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Navigating PDA and More with Our Fave, Dr. Taylor Day 47:51

1M ago47:51

47:51

Does your child experience demand avoidance? This episode is all about Pathological Demand Avoidance/Persistent Drive for Autonomy, and our guest is one of your favorites, not to mention MINE! Dr. Taylor Day is my go to on demand avoidance and drive or autonomy, and in this episode we dive a little deeper into PDA and what it means to support stude…

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What To Ask Your School and How with Special Education Assessment Reports with April Rehrig 29:58

1M ago29:58

29:58

As we continue to celebrate our 200th episode, we welcome school-psych-turned-advocate, April Rehrig to the pod this week! April's been on the pod twice before, and you all have loved her. I think that's because she's a) so incredibly knowledgeable and b) really good at explaining hard stuff. Because April's a school psych, she's really good at spe…

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Beyond the Basics of Potty Training with Molly Johnson 39:18

2M ago39:18

39:18

Whenever we have a potty training expert come to our local Down syndrome association, spots fill up instantly. That's one of the reasons I was so drawn to Molly Johnson's account on IG years ago. The other reason: She's just amazing! We hosted Molly back in Episode 136, and her episode was so popular that we invited her back to go Beyond the Basics…

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200th Episode Celebration 1:05:39

2M ago1:05:39

1:05:39

It's time to celebrate—200 episodes of Special Education Advocacy with Ashley Barlow! In this special milestone episode, I’m answering YOUR questions! You all made me think, reflect, and grow, and I couldn’t be more grateful. 💙 Thank you to each and every one of you for tuning in, sharing your stories, and being such loyal listeners. It’s been an i…

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Where Do IEP Teams Start With Behaviors with Dr. Annie McLaughlin 41:29

2M ago41:29

41:29

Nobody has time for complicated, convoluted conversations about behavior supports at schools. When students struggle with behaviors, all members of IEP teams are left feeling frustrated, concerned, and exhausted. IEP teams need no-nonsense, effective, and efficient help supporting their students behaviorally, and the good news is that Dr. Annie McL…

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When Inclusion Doesn't Work With Heather Avis from The Lucky Few 55:58

2M ago55:58

55:58

My friend, Heather Avis is a fierce advocate from whom we can all learn something. When she and I planned this episode, we chatted about what happens when families (spoiler alert: like hers) have to make the hard decision to access a more restrictive/less inclusive setting for their children at school. We had so much content planned... but then we …

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Preparing to Meet Your Attorney to Advocate for the First Time 33:11

2M ago33:11

33:11

Repeat after me... Time is Money! Most attorneys and advocates charge by the hour, and regardless of their hourly rate, we'd all like more Benjamins in our pockets. If you're seeing an attorney or advocate, you're also likely struggling to get your child the right IEP/504 supports, which is horrendously important. And your kids are so, so deserving…

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You Don't Have to Do Special Education Alone 28:36

3M ago28:36

28:36

Did you know that people are more liked if they ask for help? There's tons of research behind that. I think it's normal to dive deep into ourselves - to go down all of the rabbit holes - to stick our heads in the sand - to withdraw- especially when the burden of advocating for our kids with disabilities increases. But the fact remains that we don't…

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Igniting the Fire: Finding Inspiration for your Advocacy 23:45

3M ago23:45

23:45

Sometimes you just can't even. Am I right?! We've all been there... we know we should be more involved in our children's IEP teams and to collaborate more with them, but gosh, we are just so checked out. It's okay, friends. It happens to the best of us, and it's likely a super normal thing to occur. In today's episode I talk about a lull in my moti…

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443 HypnoFertility with Lynsi Eastburn 47:51

3M ago47:51

47:51

For over 20 years, author and board certified hypnotherapist, Lynsi Eastburn, (MA, BCH) has been helping people globally in their pre-pregnancy and pregnancy journeys. Lynsi is the founder and creator of HypnoFertility, and owns her own private practice and training facility, HypnoFertility International. Through her work in hypnosis, Lynsi helps b…

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48: #47 Leveraging Mission to Recruit and Retain a Diverse Workforce With Erica N. Johnson, MD, FACP, FIDSA 46:39

3M ago46:39

46:39

Join us as Dr. Erica Johnson, Program Director at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, shares her experiences and best practices for recruitment and retention of a diverse medical workforce. Following the residency’s mission to reflect and serve the broader community guided her to build a residency program that stresses the importance of understan…

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Tried and True Tips for Dealing With School Anxiety 21:34

3M ago21:34

21:34

There are two types of kids- those that are excited to go back to school and those that aren't! While I completely believe that we can hold space for allllllll sorts of emotions around school attendance, I also know that society doesn't really make kids that experience school refusal feel "normal." If it did, the #1 question asked of kids in August…

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47: #46 Mentoring 2.0: Best Practices for Mentoring across Differences With O. N. Ray Bignall II, MD, FAAP, FASN 1:15:16

3M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

Join us as Dr Ray Bignall (@DrRayMD) delves into the transformative power of mentorship in career development. Learn to cultivate diverse mentor relationships, the importance of genuine connections, and navigating feedback across different identities. Whether you're a mentor or a mentee, this episode is packed with invaluable insights to help you t…

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Future Forward IEP Advocacy 17:21

4M ago17:21

17:21

The time to start thinking about the Transition to Adulthood is Yesterday. Womp womp! I'm so sorry! In this episode I'll scare the socks off of you... Just kidding! But we'll talk about things to *think* about NOW, no matter you child's age, which will help you prepare them for adulthood. You'll hear a story about my own dinner table that prompted …

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46: #45 Clinical Reasoning Remediation With Sarah Vick, MD 55:00

4M ago55:00

55:00

Join us as Dr Sarah Vick @SVickMD shares practical techniques and frameworks from her workshop at AIMW24 on helping diagnose and treat clinical reasoning gaps in your learners. We break down clinical reasoning into actionable steps; you’ll come away with helpful tips you can take back to clinic or wards next time you are teaching! Claim CME for thi…

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Before You Write a Goal 17:38

4M ago17:38

17:38

In today's episode we talk about six things I think you should have, know, analyze, and ask prior to writing annual IEP goals. The list is short, simple, and definitely not intimidating, but it will undoubtedly make a big difference in your next IEP meeting.By Ashley Barlow

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The Inclusion Workshop 20:07

4M ago20:07

20:07

Inclusion is probably the special education topic for which I'm hired as an attorney the most often. It's definitely the topic about which my network calls for help. Several years ago, I started recording myself while talking to advocates and attorneys about inclusion, because as I talked to them I'd sometimes come up with efficient, wise statement…

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45: #44 How to make the 3-point shot: Humanistic Leadership With Kimberly Manning, MD 58:04

4M ago58:04

58:04

Join us for a live-recorded episode with the one and only Dr. Kimberly Manning. We cover Dr. Manning’s leadership journey, share practical tips for budding leaders in health professions education with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and cover how to stay grounded and vulnerable in the process of being a humanistic leader. Sorry, no CME…

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The IEP Binder 10:34

5M ago10:34

10:34

Wouldn't it be amazing if you had someone else to build your IEP Binder? Fill-in-the-blank guides to communicate with your school, the straight and narrow on legal and educational topics, and tutorials on navigating things like inclusion and behavior interventions are coming your way in the ABClub IEP Binder! In today's episode I walk you through s…

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Using Decodable Readers 13:44

5M ago13:44

13:44

My Facebook memories have been making me feel guilty as of late. Now that I'm elbow deep in Science of Reading and Orton Gillinghma, I watch some of the things I used to do with Jack and cringe. In today's episode I talk to you a little about our past in reading and then offer the solution of decodable readers. I hope this helps you make your summe…

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44: #43 How to be a Change Agent: Leadership with Stefanie Brown, MD 58:00

5M ago58:00

58:00

Listen as our esteemed guest Dr. Stefanie Brown @Dr_B_UMJMHIM (University of Miami) discusses how to successfully lead a residency program through change. Whether you’re looking to gain specific tips on how to navigate the transition to a new scheduling model or development of residency pathways, or just be inspired in your leadership journey, Dr. …

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43: #42 Learner Autonomy With Ben Kinnear, MD MEd 1:06:11

5M ago1:06:11

1:06:11

Join us as we discuss all things learner autonomy with returning guest Dr Ben Kinnear. We cover the value of supporting learner autonomy, practical tips for doing this in practice, challenges related to bias in health care and education, and when to let your learners fail to help them grow. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! We…

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Employment and Transition with Lisa Hernandez 34:13

5M ago34:13

34:13

At this year's COPAA conference I met attorney, Lisa Hernandez, at the coffee bar, and in about 3 sentences, she blew my mind on the topic of employment of people with disabilities. I took her card and invited her on the podcast immediately! If your kid is transition-aged (yes, that's ALL of you in my opinion), you're going to LOVE thinking about e…

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42: #41 Navigating Tough-to-Metabolize Feedback: Strategies and Key Concepts for Educational Leaders With Dana Sall MD, MeD and Allison DeKosky MD 52:02

5M ago52:02

52:02

Join us as we discuss responding as a leader when you receive hard to hear feedback with two new guests: Drs. Sall and DeKosky. We cover key points from their respective AIMW24 workshops: “Maintaining PD Wellness: What to Do When the Residents or Faculty are Mad at You,” and “From Whining to Winning: Transforming the Chronic Complainer into a Const…

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COPAA Conversations: Part 03, David Jefferson 33:52

6M ago33:52

33:52

Today we wrap up the COPAA series with a really great conversation with David Jefferson, the President of the Board of Directors. David's journey to advocacy from the corporate world is super interesting and relatable, and you'll learn how he built a large advocacy business in a few short years. David's got a heart for advocacy - and the right tool…

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41: #40 Values Driven Leadership with Alliance Leader Dr Lisa Willett 48:48

5M ago48:48

48:48

Be inspired by Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine Leader, Lisa Willett MD, as we discuss her leadership journey, tips for early career leaders in health professions education, and wisdom to live by as a leader. Push yourself to speak up confidently without arrogance, focus on your mission, and be humble while supporting your team. This is part…

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COPAA Conversations: Part 02, Amy Bonn 57:44

6M ago57:44

57:44

If you've ever wanted to crawl inside my brain to have a conversation on special education advocacy, law, and practice, here's your chance. Amy Bonn, consulting attorney, with COPAA, speaks. my. language. Amy and I have a hearty conversation about our jobs as special education attorneys, and it's just too good! Sometimes while I record with guests,…

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40: #39 Live from AIMW24: Artificial Intelligence in Health Professions Education With Dylan Fortman MD, Adam Rodman MD, and Laurah Turner PhD 55:30

6M ago55:30

55:30

Learn from the experts about the fundamentals of using AI in health professions education! Drs. Dylan Fortman, Adam Rodman, and Laurah Turner sit down with us to discuss what these models are, concerns to look out for when using these models, and how to integrate them into your teaching. Challenge yourself to explore where AI can take health profes…

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COPAA Conversations: Part 01, Denise Marshall 43:10

6M ago43:10

43:10

Today we roll out a new series on the podcast called COPAA Conversations by chatting with Denise Marshall, the CEO of the Council of Parents, Attorneys, and Advocates. COPAA’s mission is to protect and enforce the legal and civil rights of students with disabilities and their families. The organization offers trainings, an amazing conference, publi…

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39: #38 Pearls from AIMW24 With guests Carolyn Chan MD MHS, Shelly-Ann Fluker MD FACP, and Jen Olenik MD With the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine 39:04

6M ago39:04

39:04

Join us as we get to sit down in person with guests Carolyn Chan MD MHS, Shelly-Ann Fluker MD FACP, and Jen Olenik MD to discuss pearls from this amazing conference. Listen in as we highlight innovative educational techniques, including gamification and other strategies to engage learners. Pick up some juicy pearls from our favorite workshops on fe…

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Negotiation Strategies Straight Out of Psychology 25:29

6M ago25:29

25:29

Ever feel like you need to up the ante on your Negotiation but feel stuck in how to do that? How about a tool that psychologists use to help people get to the root of their own struggles? In today's episode we're going to dive a little deeper into a concept I call "Tactical Empathy," and we'll work on validating the emotions of all of the people at…

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38: #37 Teaching Evidence Based Medicine With Dr. Nicholas Maldonado 54:30

6M ago54:30

54:30

Join us as we learn a practical approach to teaching the basics of evidence based medicine on the wards or in clinic with Nicholas Maldonado MD, FACEP. He talks us through the 5As framework, with a deeper dive into how to help our learners ask clinical questions and acquire the answers they are seeking in the medical literature using the 5S pyramid…

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One Crucial Mistake Parents Make In IEP Meetings 15:45

6M ago15:45

15:45

We've all been there. The IEP Meeting is going well. Everyone is smiling, the computer system is working, the child is making progress. Then... (record scratch)... things go sideways. In today's episode I talk about one common IEP Pitfall, and it's so obvious. Fortunately, the solution is also super obvious and easy, so I'll walk you through that, …

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IEP Meeting Strategy: Suggesting IEP Edits 17:49

7M ago17:49

17:49

One of my most favorite and successful strategies has very little to do with negotiation strategy. Rather, it is founded in a desire to make meetings as efficient as possible... but it has a huge positive impact. In today's episode I share my tried and true strategy of requesting a draft of an IEP prior to the meeting and then submitting written qu…

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Practical Arguments For Inclusion Cases 11:56

7M ago11:56

11:56

I talk to about one professional a week about an Inclusion case. Attorneys, advocates, outpatient therapists, social workers, pediatricians, and so many other professionals have questions about Inclusion. I'm not only honored that these colleagues call me, but I'm also always excited to geek out about Inclusion and to provide my insight. The only g…

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What Happens In Special Education Anyway? 12:04

7M ago12:04

12:04

I like to say that the "heart and soul" of special education is the specially designed instruction. This is the instruction that is supposed to be uniquely tailored to the child's needs. This should be drastically different from the accommodations and modifications that students on IEPs get in their general education classrooms and other environmen…

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IEE Basics 15:33

8M ago15:33

15:33

Oh, the emails I got! I posted about IEEs in my stories a few weeks ago, and I got so many messages from professionals asking about them. I took those questions as a sign that we needed to spend a second more on IEEs here on the pod. So, let's take a step backwards and hammer in on a few basics on Individual Education Evaluations. Fact One: They're…

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The IEE and IQ Testing 14:31

8M ago14:31

14:31

Last week I attended the COPAA Conference, and a session on IEEs, presented by esteemed VA SPED attorney, Melissa Waugh, I had an epiphany about cognitive testing. Many of my clients that have kids with Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities shy away from cognitive/ IQ testing. In this episode, we'll ponder (yet another…

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What is Specially Designed Instruction? 20:12

8M ago20:12

20:12

Last week I presented at COPAA, the Counsel for Parents, Attorneys, and Advocates, which is my favorite conference of the year. The topic of my presentation matches this week's podcast topic. Maybe soon I'll invite my co-presenter, the amazing Melissa Waugh, from Virginia's famous and wonderful firm, The Belkowitz Firm, on to the pod. But for now, …

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Naturopathic Medicine and Your Family with Nina Marie Rueda 34:44

8M ago34:44

34:44

I’ve been on a health journey since I broke my back at the age of 15. I quickly learned that my body responds to natural remedies really, really well. While I started with massage and movement, the onset of my autoimmune symptoms in my 30s led me to exploring nutrition, acupuncture, meditation, and so many more “alternative” medicine options. That’…

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442 Proof of Life After Life; with Raymond Moody and Paul Perry 55:54

8M ago55:54

55:54

Raymond A. Moody Jr., MD, PhD, is the leading authority of near-death experiences and the author of several books, including the seminal Life After Life. The founder of the Life After Life Institute, Moody has lectured on the topic throughout the world and is a counselor in private practice. He received his medical degree from the College of Georgi…

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Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child with Kelley Coleman 37:27

9M ago37:27

37:27

If your brain gets overwhelmed with all of the tasks, and if you soul likes lists, this episode is for you! Diagnosis, Therapies, Advocacy, Inclusion, Caregiving... Oh My! In Kelley Coleman's new book, which shares the name of this episode, she shares insights, including advice from experts, on each of those topics (and several others). Her advice …

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Katie Larew's Approach to Thriving with Dyslexia 24:13

9M ago24:13

24:13

Not only do I love where our friend, Katie Larew, lives (#SoCal)... I love EVERYthing Katie Larew shares over at Assistive Technology for Dyslexia! AT is such a wide-ranging topic, and AT supports can positively impact outcomes for SO many students. However, there remain so many myths about and impediments to getting good technological supports at …

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