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De Facto Leaders

Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan

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On the De Facto Leaders podcast, host Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan helps pediatric therapists and educators become better leaders, so they can make a bigger impact with their services. With over 15 years of experience supporting school-age kids with diverse learning needs, Dr. Karen shares up-to-date evidence-based practices, her own experiences and guest interviews designed to help clinicians, teachers, and aspiring school leaders feel more confident in the way they serve their students and clie ...
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Hosted by Lisa Goodell, the goals of this podcast are to EQUIP special ed teachers with ideas and solutions, as well as bring the global special ed teaching community together so we can learn from each other. (So far it has been heard in over 50 countries!) Get all the Show Notes and links at https://LISAGOODELL.COM/PODCAST
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Disability rights is the next frontier in civil rights. We believe education is the key to building an inclusive society and ensuring that all students are given an equal opportunity. The Inclusive Education Project Podcast, hosted by Special Education and Civil Rights attorneys, Amanda Selogie and Vickie Brett, offers a fresh, smart perspective on what it takes to truly make our educational systems and communities inclusive. Tune in each week as Amanda and Vickie share insight on topics ran ...
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The Parent IEP Lab

Beth Liesenfeld, MOT, OTR/L

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Turn into the parent advocate your child needs now by gathering context to how the process and system work so you can ask informed questions of your IEP team and get your child supported in school!! This podcast aims to help you secure an IEP that provides a positive learning environment for your child without having to fight with the school by sharing "insider" information about school and IEP culture along with strategies effective parent advocates use to get what they need for their child ...
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STEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management

Michelle Vazquez, M.A.Ed., Special Education Teacher, Special Ed Teacher, IEP Writer, Special Education Teacher Coach

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Confused with how to write IEPs (Individualized Education Plans)? Not sure how to keep track of all the data? Tired of searching for the right behavior strategies to manage your special ed. classroom? In this podcast, you will find methods to create IEP goals that students can reach, a system to collect data with your team, & know which behavior strategies will work best for your classroom. My mission is to help new sped teachers write IEPs with confidence, share ideas for classroom manageme ...
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Feeling Good About Me is an early intervention podcast for families and educators who have the responsibility of teaching and caring for children with special needs. The podcast is a series of episodes that explores each learning developmental domain of learning including cognitive language/communication , fine motor, gross motor as well as self help skills and incorporates the phenomenon of playing with purpose to help with addressing children’s IEP goals ameliorating or improving their str ...
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For Our Special Kids is simply that...For Our Special Kids. When you realize you have a magic child on your hands, you do everything you can for them. So...I started a podcast to honor and highlight the magic and the mess of raising a child with special needs. What I have learned over the past 6 years is profound. 1. My child is WAY smarter than me. 2. She has opened me up to the incredible world of intuition, psychic abilities, mediumship, healing, telepathy, galactic travel, the angel real ...
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Are you tired of spending your precious time after the kids go to bed googling and scrolling Instagram for answers, like “How do I learn sign language?” Do you feel overwhelmed by all of the decisions that you have to constantly make for your child? Do you dream about a day where you can just enjoy your family without worrying about language access or IEP goals? Hey! I’m Alaine Iacobs and I’m so glad we found each other on the Raising Deaf Kids podcast! I remember what it felt like to learn ...
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Leading ADHD experts give real-life answers to questions submitted by ADD adults and parents raising children with attention deficit disorder across a range of topics covering symptoms, school, work, and family life. Download the accompanying slide presentations here: additudemag.com/adhd-expert-webinars-index (look for the episode number). Note on audio quality: This podcast is a recording of a webinar series, and the audio has been captured from conversations recorded via a computer or tel ...
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Join parenting coach and mom-in-the-trenches, Penny Williams, as she helps parents, caregivers, and educators harness the realization that we are all beautifully complex and marvelously imperfect. Each week she delivers insights and actionable strategies on parenting and educating neurodivergent kids — those with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning disabilities... Her approach to decoding behavior while honoring neurodiversity, and parenting the individual child you have will provide you with th ...
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Navigating ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning and thinking differences can be confusing. Understood Explains unpacks one important topic each season. From special education for kids to ADHD diagnosis for adults, get insights from the experts at Understood.org.
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Does attending IEP meetings full of educational jargon and legalese leave you confused, overwhelmed, and exhausted? IEP meetings and the special education system can be imbalanced leaving you on your own against a table of educators. That’s ok, many parents are unfamiliar with the educational services available for their child and are unsure of what to ask for in IEP meetings. Maybe you’re looking for the special education process to be broken down in a relatable way by someone who ”gets” th ...
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Welcome to Surpassing Labels, a podcast dedicated to highlighting the trials and hardships the Special Needs Community face, and how they navigate their circumstances. It offers stories of hope and inspiration and introduces thoughts of the impact that special needs individuals can have in our society. The podcast features real families touched by special needs to help showcase that we aren’t alone and inspire others to see possibility and potential! We also highlight different resources and ...
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Raising Healthy Kid Brains helps moms and teachers understand how children’s brains work and what they can do to set them up for success. Discover the critical elements of supporting a child’s healthy brain development, psychological factors that influence emotional development, and simple suggestions to encourage the creativity and curiosity of life-long learners. Join your host, Amy Nielson, Founder of Planning Playtime, a provider of game-changing educational programs and resources to mom ...
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Are you afraid your child with a disability will struggle and fail at college? You can stop the struggle! Knowledge is power!! Welcome to College, Disabilities, and Success! Get my insider's look at how disability services work on college campuses. As a former college Learning Disability Specialist, Disability Services Coordinator, and LD high school teacher, I can help you! Do you understand the power of Disability Services at college? Do you understand how your child's privacy changes at 1 ...
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The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention

Dinalynn Rosenbush, SLP | Speech Pathologist, Parent Mentor, Communication with Kids

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*** A Top 2% Podcast! *** Getting Kids to Listen, Speech Therapy, IEP, Communication with Kids, Parent Mentor, Family Connection Are you tired of repeating yourself with your children or wonder why they don’t listen? Are you frustrated that your kids argue, whine or debate with you? Are you afraid you are doing the wrong thing to build communication, but you are not sure what to do? Hey parents, you don’t need to stay overwhelmed, exhausted, and triggered by the fuss. In this podcast, you wi ...
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Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast

Kelsey Sorenson, Elementary Teacher, Homeschool Mom, and Life Coach

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Being an educator is beyond a full-time job. Whether you’re a teacher or a homeschool parent, the everyday to-do list is endless. Between lesson planning, grading, meetings, and actually teaching, it probably feels impossible to show up for your students without dropping the ball in other areas of your life. Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast is the show that will bring you the teacher tips, practical strategies, and inspiration that you need to relieve the stress and overwhelm of your day-to ...
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Have you ever wished for a comprehensive guide to help navigate those challenging and uncomfortable moments in parenting? We're Susan Stone and Kristina Supler—full-time moms and dedicated student attorneys at KJK. Our careers in student advocacy provide a unique perspective, but fundamentally, we're two moms sharing the wisdom gathered from our experiences at home and in the courtroom. Our podcast delves into the essential aspects of parenting, covering a wide spectrum of topics. We dissect ...
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Welcome to In the Field- The ABA Podcast, hosted by Allyson Wharam. This podcast is a resource hub for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), business owners, training coordinators, individual supervisors, and graduate students accruing fieldwork in ABA. Allyson, the creator of Sidekick, an innovative online curriculum and learning portal for behavior analysts, dives into the nuances of ABA with a focus on quality supervision, which she believes is the cornerstone of the field. Each epis ...
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, weary or alone? That is all about to change. Hi. I'm Michele; Wife and Mum of four. My family forged our own path when it came to supporting our son with autism; who against all predictions, is now 18 and thriving. I'd love to help you and your family to do the same. Here at Authentically Autism you will find encouragement, truth, guidance and hope. I look forward to helping you create a future for your child, brighter than you ever imagined. Michele x
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Dr. Ross Greene

Ross Greene PhD

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Along with four school principals, Dr. Ross Greene -- originator of the Collaborative Problem Solving approach (now called Collaborative & Proactive Solutions) and author of The Explosive Child and Lost at School -- helps teachers and parents better handle behaviorally challenging kids in the classroom and at home through implementation of his approach to solving problems collaboratively. This program airs on the first Monday of each month (September through May) at 3:30 pm Eastern time.
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Education Rx

Hollye Bronson and Shannon Donnaway

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Education has reached a tipping point: we cannot use outdated practices and expect students to thrive. Education Rx was born out of a desire to support change in the public education system. Education should be engaging, have real world value, and be equitable for ALL students; no matter race, socio-economic status, or ability level. And, it should be FREE! We don't have all the answers, but we are searching out experts and real people that hold a piece of the puzzle, and we will be giving t ...
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The Behavioral Health Collective podcast is a platform for behavioral health professionals to share their stories of collaboration. Our goal is to foster a community that models collaboration between behavioral health professionals to improve client outcomes that could not otherwise be achieved in silos, while also demonstrating a wide variety of applications of behavioral health sciences.
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Great teachers don’t just come from the classroom - they can be found almost anywhere in your life! Hosted by authors and educators Hope and Wade King, Get Your Teach On is a weekly podcast meant to help you light your classroom on fire! Featuring tips and tricks to create an engaging, empowering classroom, real honest conversations with educators, and questions from listeners like you - this podcast has everything you need to take your teaching to the next level! New episodes drop every Mon ...
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Jen hadn't connected with her spirit ohana for a while and today, they were very present with her. They wanted to send this message to help you not have to be so thoughtful when asking for their guidance, love, support, and positive energy they want to offer you. Let the spirit smoke guide you! We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecial…
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BONUS EPISODE: Have you been on the fence about joining our Educate & Rejuvenate Conference Summer 2024? Hear from some of our amazing speaker about why you don't want to miss it this year! Get your tickets here: https://educateandrejuvenate.com/sp/educate-rejuvenate-summer-2024/By Kelsey Sorenson, Elementary Teacher, Homeschool Mom, and Life Coach
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Today, we'll uncover how our conscious mind—the rational, aware part of our brain—guides our daily decisions and actions, while the unconscious mind works behind the scenes, influencing our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in ways we often don't realize. We'll also discuss the groundbreaking work of psychologist Carol Dweck, who introduced the ide…
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Hey Friends~ Parents, have you ever wanted to have a simple way to play with your children and learn something about them? Today’s guest has created a simple method to do just that! Roll a die and let magic happen as the whole family has a way to learn about one another’s love language. Simple, quick, allows for celebration, and encourages communic…
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I’m excited to bring you this conversation today with author Valerie James Abbott and her daughters Mary Clare and Bridie. Bridie was diagnosed with hearing loss at age 3 years old, and today we sit down and chat about living with hearing loss in the house, being a sibling of a person with hearing loss, advocating in school for your child, and we e…
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Do you often find yourself misinterpreting anger in your neurodivergent child, escalating situations unintentionally? Join me and Dr. Lori Desautels as we dive deep into understanding anger and what it truly signifies. Dr. Desautels, an expert in applied educational neuroscience, explains that anger often stems from a dysregulated nervous system, f…
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Guest: Dominique Shorter Taylor, BCBA, Founder of Dom the BCBA Mom and Shorter-Taylor Behavior Consulting Actionable Steps Based on the Episode: For Behavior Analysts: Identify Personal Biases: Reflect on your own biases and how they might affect your work with clients. Make a habit of self-assessment to ensure you’re providing culturally responsiv…
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Well, it took me a while to get today’s guest on the show but I’m so happy we could finally get our schedules to coordinate. Tracy is a wonderful human being and also Teal’s primary speech therapist. I say primary because even though she lives in the LA area and we only do Zoom calls with her, she has created more movement and change within Teal in…
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Almost every school leader that I know has said they didn’t realize what they were getting themselves into when they started their first administrative position. In this episode, I wanted to share clips from past “De Facto Leaders” guests to showcase some of the challenges faced by school administrators (or those hoping to move into an administrati…
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In this episode, we dive into the Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting pathway, breaking down the special education process into manageable stages to ensure parents and educators can better understand and navigate each step. The key stages discussed include the initial referral, evaluations and assessments, eligibility determination, IEP …
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A cluttered, disorganized living environment is as common as it is unsettling for many people who have ADHD. Michael A. Tompkins, Ph.D., helps us understand how to discern clutter versus hoarding and teaches practical strategies to decrease disorganization. Hoarding vs. ADHD Clutter: More Resources Download: Your Guide to Hoarding Disorder vs. ADHD…
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Hey Sped Teacher, Have you wondered how to ask your administrators for support? Are you looking for tips on how to build a strong relationship with your admin as a special education teacher? I am so excited to have a very special guest on today’s episode! We are joined by my principal, Dr. Patricia Corral, who is sharing some incredible insight on …
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I'm thrilled to dive into something super special today. Imagine gathering the top experts in education, putting them in a room, and giving them just two minutes to share their absolute best tip with every teacher out there. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, guess what? That's exactly what we've done for you today! We're back with the number one te…
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We are taking a summer break for July to soak up a little summer fun with our families, so we are replaying some of our most popular episodes that are packed with information and inspiration. We will be back in August with new episodes to prepare us for the 2024-2025 school year. Today’s replay first aired a few weeks ago during Mental Health Aware…
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Building confidence and resilience in our kids is so important! These skills are what take them through life and allow them to try new things, fail and keep moving forward. Especially for kids who are Deaf or hard of hearing, who most likely will come up on extra challenges in their life simply because of their hearing loss. Today we’re going to ta…
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Hey Friends~ Are your kids very different from one another? Un huh! I thought so!! Yet, you do your best to hold equal parenting for all of them. You do your best to treat them the same, to have the same rules with the same consequences pertaining to them all. Yet, the response from one is compliance & understanding, the next is sadness and a crush…
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I know firsthand how chaotic life can get. Juggling family, career, and personal time, it's easy to feel like you're constantly playing catch-up. But guess what? There's a way to bring harmony into this beautiful mess we call life. Dive into this guide to learn how to master time management and intentional scheduling so you can kick overwhelm to th…
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Hey Friends~ We welcome Michael Hingston, as our guest! He is an extraordinary human who has been blind since birth. Today, he shares his incredible story of escaping the World Trade Center with his guide dog, Roselle. He offers insights for parents of children with disabilities. He will shift your perspective on disabilities and how you can empowe…
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Welcome to my first co-hosted podcast episode with my dear friend, Kelsey Sorenson. Kelsey is a former teacher, current homeschool mom to three kids, founder of Educate & Rejuvenate, and a certified life coach. She's also the host of the Educate & Rejuvenate Summer Conference: the virtual education event of the year that will have you ready to take…
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Today on the podcast I welcome Erin Falacho from @erinfollowsjesus and @sincerelybygod Erin gives such great encouragement to mainstream churches about how to welcome everybody into their community, and we had a great conversation about welcoming the deaf and hard of hearing community into church and how to give our deaf and hard of hearing kids ac…
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As a professional field, we’re getting stuck in old ways of thinking when it comes to designing services for students experiencing executive dysfunction. When we think of “therapy” the first thing that comes to mind is a clinician sitting in a chair saying things like, “And how does that make you feel?” or a clinician doing exercises in a 1:1 or gr…
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E8: Characteristics of an Incredible Early Intervention Service Provider (Speech, Occupational, Physical Therapies) In this episode, Ashley Hinkle discusses the essential characteristics that make an incredible early intervention service provider. From collaboration with parents to developing personal connections and focusing on customized therapy,…
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Children and teens with ADHD are more likely to be bullied than their neurotypical peers, and this bullying can physically harm their brains. Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D., shares strategies that can help children cope with bullies, and allow their brains to heal. Bullying, Trauma, and ADHD: More Resources Download: Secrets of the ADHD Brain Get: The ADHD…
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Hey Special Ed Teacher, We made it to 100 episodes of the Stepping Into Special Education podcast. I cannot believe it! I am beyond excited and so grateful for each and every one of you for tuning in each week! When I started this podcast, I knew I wanted to provide a resource for special educators who were looking for support, tips, and community.…
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With school just around the corner, back-to-school time is in full swing! With that in mind, we know it’s important to get inspired for the new school year and we have just the thing for you on today’s episode. In this replay episode, we have compiled 12 of our must-listen podcasts for back to school. I dive into all of our past episodes that I thi…
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We promised you a Part 2 with Michael Hingson—and here it is! We don’t always get the opportunity to follow up a guest interview with a second part, and that’s why we are thrilled to bring you more of Michael’s inspiring story and his important work in the field of accessibility. Michael first joined us last May for an episode titled, “Approaching …
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How many times have you wanted to put your child in an extracurricular activity, but you stopped short because you didn’t think your child would understand or would be able to hear what was going on? Language access in school is one thing, and we often fight hard for that. Language access in extracurricular activities is almost non-existent for our…
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Ever wonder why you can't get out of your emotional rut? Or, why some people seem to just attract great things to them? Annette Moreau joins us today to talk about the best strategies to transcend negative emotion to help better cope with life on our journey as medical mamas. I hope you enjoy and let us know what you think. We love to hear from you…
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Hey Friends~ Do you wish your child spoke longer sentences? Do you wonder what they’re talking about? If this is the case, then you will want to join today’s show! We are talking about expanding sentences PLUS - what do you do when your child gets mad at you, because you don’t understand them! Grab a pencil paper because you might want to write dow…
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Get ready to be inspired because the latest episode of the Wife Teacher Mommy podcast is nothing short of a game-changer. Our fabulous host, Kelsey Sorenson, chats with the incredible Amy Neilson, CEO of Planning Playtime and the genius behind the Elite Reading Coach Academy. Together, they dive into the vital importance of education and rejuvenati…
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Hey Friends~ Ever wondered what it's like to raise kids with less technology and more nature? Today’s guest is Debbie Martin, she shares her experience of moving her family from the city to the countryside to give her two boys, aged seven and five, a better life. Debbie explains how living off the grid with limited Wi-Fi and screen time has made he…
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This episode is for you if you have devices for your child and you’re wondering how the heck to get them to wear cochlear implants, hearing aids, bahas or even glasses! When you get the new devices there’s an introduction period, and today we’re going to talk about 3 strategies to help you work through that new device period and encourage your kids…
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Guest: Angie Pickering is the founder of Tracker!, a tool designed to simplify supervision and documentation for ABA professionals. Angie's experience with supervision led her to create Tracker, aiming to streamline the documentation process and support both trainees and supervisors in meeting compliance requirements effectively. Key Takeaways: Sup…
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Struggling to connect with your child who has ADHD can be incredibly challenging, leaving you feeling helpless and overwhelmed. In this insightful episode of Beautifully Complex (first aired 2020), I’m joined by Larry Hagner, founder of the Dad Edge podcast and father of four boys, to explore how dads can create the fatherhood they crave. Larry div…
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Language and executive functioning have a bidirectional relationship (Baron & Arbel, 2022; Larson, et al., 2019). This means that building language skills can impact executive functioning, and vice versa. A significant amount of executive functioning skills are required to comprehend language-based academic tasks like reading and writing. Yet strat…
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Timothy Wilens, M.D., discusses new medications approved for ADHD and strategies to manage hard-to-treat and complex ADHD (attention deficit disorder plus at least one comorbid condition), including the use of a stimulant and nonstimulant medication. Treating Complex ADHD: More Resources Download: 2024 Scorecard of ADHD Treatments Sign Up: The Clin…
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Hey Special Education Teacher, Are your students finding it difficult to comprehend certain math concepts, despite repeated teaching strategies? Want to learn about evidence-based practices that are proven to help students with learning disabilities excel in math? To be completely honest, teaching math is not one of my strengths. But I know how cru…
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Do IEPs make you just want to tear your hair out? Collecting data, getting all the paperwork together, all the meetings, everything that goes into an IEP. Today, I'm interviewing Stephanie DeLussey, owner of The Intentional IEP, and we're talking all about what IEPs are for those who might be new to them, why they are important, how you can streaml…
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Today’s episode is Part 2 of our conversation with Santanna Ficken, a mental health practitioner who proudly identifies as a disabled, autistic/ADHDer with multiple neurodivergencies. Santanna is a passionate advocate with MnNEAT (Minnesota Neurodivergent Education, Advocacy, and Therapy Services), which focuses on building trust and relationships …
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You made it all the way through a hearing loss diagnosis, MRIs, a full surgery, and now you’re ready for the cochlear implants to be activated! It is a super special day, one that is going to change your life and your child’s life. However there is a lot of hype and misinformation around cochlear implant activation day as well. Today I’m going to t…
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Today, Claire McMurray joins us to talk all thing friendship. The friendships our children do or don't have, the friendships we have as parents and caregivers, and the community of friends we have as a result of our journey. Claire wrote an essay in Becoming Brave Together called Behind the Window and I encourage you to grab the book to read all th…
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Hey Friends~ When is the temper tantrum not a temper tantrum? Well, sometimes it’s the way our children learned to communicate! We didn’t mean to teach them to scream and shout in order to get the attention they want, but it had worked… and they’re young… And now we want to teach them a new way to communicate. That is WITH WORDS! If this is familia…
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