Meet Dr. Sally Spencer Thomas, a clinical psychologist, mental health advocate, co-founder and CEO of the Carson J Spencer Foundation based in Colorado. She joins Mary&Melissa today to discuss a very sensitive, often overlooked, yet very real issue within the disability community- suicide. Yes, suicide.. but why?
Everyone should have access to play and enjoy sports. But for the child with anxiety disorder, a physical or intellectual disability, playing a sport can be challenging — but Miracle League and Sports Plus – both of Montgomery County, MD – make it a success for kids and their families. […]
Leading expert in inclusive classroom design…
Eric Rossen to share with us a psychologists persectives on the psychology of school safety.
What are Microboards and how are they beneficial?
You are what you eat! Children with Special Needs most often have special nutritional needs and so do their parents to withstand the strain and stress. Join in a discussion with Dr. Trina Ulrich, nutrition expert, on how nutritional changes can positively impact your life and that of your child […]
With Special Guests: Dr. Eric Rossen, Director, Professional Development & Standards, National Association of School Psychologists & Dr. Robert Hull, School Psychologist & Faculty Member, University of Missouri. Authors of: Supporting and Educating Traumatized Students: A Guide for School-Based Professionals Discussing: Kids with Trauma: How Can Schools Support […]
Financial discussions are seemingly never ending and when a family member requires more supports, it can feel overwhelming. Mark Friese, Vice President of the Merrill Lynch Special Needs Group joins us again today to provide specific and valuable information to families touched by disability. Some of the topics we will […]
Dan is an Emmy nominated director, producer and cinematographer of the documentary Including Samuel. Also, Dan is a parent of a child with disability and will be keynoting the Inclusive Schools Capstone Event at George Washington University on Feb 4 in Washington DC. To learn more about Dan and the […]