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Family Therapist Connections - The Podcast
Helping parents and families address pressing issues impacting their child socially, emotionally, behaviorally, and academically in school and at home one therapist at a time.
Meet a new therapist every week you can connect with.
Episodes
46 episodes
Allison Westrup Pianka, Co-Founder & CEO of My Path 🧩 Speaks About Her Grief and Loss
Allison Westrup Pianka, Co-Founder and CEO of My Path, mother to a beautiful daughter diagnosed with ASD and ADHD, speaks openly about her grief and loss for the future she had planned for herself and her family.Allison's honesty and how...
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Episode 2
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Marcy Nirschel, DIR Floortime Therapist 🧩 Introduces her new Practice and Co-Founder
Marcy Nirschel, DIR Floortime Therapist, returns at the start of Season Two to discuss her new practice, My Path, co founded with Allison Westrup-Pianka. Marty Nirschel, Communication Partner Speller Therapist and DIR Floortime Assistant, joins...
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Season 2
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Tammy Jimenez, SLP, Talks About 🧩 Early Signs & Diagnosis of Autism
Tamelly Jimenez, MA, CCC-SLP, speaks in detail of the indicators or symptoms of Autism parents may notice in their young child.Ms. Jimenez, who has offices in Bronxville, Larchmont, and Hartsdale, offers evaluations services, speech ther...
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Episode 40
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Debbi Darchi, CFP® , Discusses Long Term Financial Planning 💵 for Families with Special Needs Kids
Ms. Debbi, Darchi, Certified Financial Planner, discusses why it is important for families with Special Needs children to start financial 📆 planning for the long term future and now. Ms. Darchi discussed how she and t...
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Episode 39
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Sharon Mischio, PCI Certified Parent Coach, Shares Tips and Strategies when Your Child Becomes 💓Dysregulated
Sharon Mischio, PCI Certified Parent Coach and former Educator, talks about giving your child age appropriate autonomy, listening to your Mom or Dad Gut, sitting in the uncomfortableness of saying 'no' to your child, and what to do if you or yo...
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Episode 39
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Collecting End of Year 📊 Data on your Child, Anne Cunningham Tells You what to Request ✅
The best time to collect data on your child's academic strengths and weaknesses is now! If you haven't been collecting scores and work samples on your child's progress throughout the year, right now may be he last opportunity you ...
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Episode 38
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Lydia Librizzi, BCBA, Talks About the Science of Consistency & How It Impacts Kids Diagnosed w ASD and All of US☀️
Lydia Librizzi, BCBA and owner of Transitions ABA, discusses the Science of Consistency, specifically Behavior Contrast and Schedules of Reinforcement. This episode isn't just for our families with a ...
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Episode 37
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Fallon Jordan Speaks to us about Irlen Syndrome and How it Impacts 📕Reading
Ms. Fallon Jordan, Certified Brain Health Coach and Irlen Syndrome Screener speaks to us about Irlen Syndrome and how she supports students and parents.Irlen Syndrome has symptoms that can be confused with 📕 dyslexia syndromes. Mr....
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Episode 36
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Emilia Del Pino, SLP 🦸♀️talks about OMD Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder in Pediatrics & Adolescents
Emilia Del Pino, SLP and Board Certified Orofacial Myology, discusses how OMD Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder impacts small children and adolescents. Contact Emilia Del Pino for more information and to assist youEmilia del P...
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Episode 35
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Emily Varon, BCBA, Talks about Bed Wetting 🛌
Emily Varon, BCBA, talks today about 🛌 bedwetting. . . what's normal, why it's normal, and when to seek out medical help. Emily's kind, understanding of the the needs of parents and children shines through!Contact Emily...
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Episode 37
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Mr. Marcus Boyd 🏆 Autism Activist Shares His Vision and Journey
Marcus Boyd, nine time award winner 🏆, designer, DJ, and Internal Autism Activist shares how we, as a community, country, and world can assist families and individuals stand in the Greatness helping each individual achieve all that they can.
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Episode 36
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How Students Benefit Academically & Socially from Summer Camp 🏕️
Why is Anne Cunningham, Educational Advocate, talking about 🏕️ Summer Camp ☀️ during the cold, cold days of February?! Because the academic and social benefits to your child are so great parents don't want camp registration to pass by them!...
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Episode 35
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Preparing for Your Child's IEP/CSE/PPT Meeting 📝 Writing a Strong Parent Input Statement
Anne Cunningham, Educational Advocate, shares the importance of parents reflecting on their observations and data they have collected on their child to prepare an effective and impactful Parent Input Statement at their child's IEP/CSE/PPT Meeti...
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Episode 34
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The Lengthy Timeline of Requesting Your Child to be Evaluated for Special Education Support
It's February! 📆 Have you submitted your request in writing 💻 to the CSE to have your child evaluated for Special Education Services? Today's episode is a re-run from December 30, 2024 when Anne Cunningham, Educational Advocate, explained why J...
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Episode 33
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Dr. Vikas Gupta, Psychiatrist, Discusses Child & Adolescent Anxiety & Depression
DISCLAIMERThe information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or someone you know is experienc...
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Episode 31
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Parent IEP Manager, the New App 📲 Simplifying Life for Parents of Students with Exceptional Needs
Christine Dodaj, Founder of 📲 Parent IEP Manager, explains the features of the app that is revolutionizing and simplify the collection of data, documents, and other information parents need to become empowered Team Members and contribu...
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Episode 30
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Want an IEP for Your Child by June? Request an Evaluation Before the End of January
Anne Cunningham, Educational Advocate, shares why it is imperative parents request their child is evaluated for Special Education services before the month of January concludes. Anne explains by starting the process early in the year, y...
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Shadei Williams, Warrior Queen 👑, a Beacon of Hope and Inspiration 🎄a Gift for YOU!
Shadei Williams, shares her transcendence from struggling student to successful, thriving adulthood. Listen to this amazing woman who has authored two books, supports people in her community, and has a mindset that is unconquerable. With th...
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Episode 27
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Your Teen's Addiction- Recovery Coach, Jon Cassidy's Compassionate yet Raw Convo 🩵
Jon Cassidy candidly speaks about his journey with addiction that started when he was an adolescent, eventually working his way to a happy, sober life. His candid yet compassionate conversation is one parents need to listen to.How p...
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Episode 26
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The 🎄 Holiday 🕎 Can be Overstimulating for Some of Our Kids, with Anne Cunningham
The Holidays can be too over stimulating for some of our neurodiverse kids and even our neurotypical kids. The expectations, the visual changes, the sensory input, the change to routines and everything about it is just too much for them to hand...
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Episode 25
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Reports Cards - Data Parents Need to Collect with Anne Cunningham
Anne Cunningham, Educational Advocate and hostess, continues her discussion on Data Collection. (Nov 11, 2024 episode)📈REPORT CARDS!Parents who are concerned about their child's academic achievement need to maintain thei...
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Episode 24
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Stephanie Almonte, SLP, Talks about Parenting, Education, and Pragmatic Language
Stephanie Almonte, Speech Therapist, discusses how Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder (SCD) is characterized by challenges in social communication across a variety of settings in the past Covid world. The increase of patients experiencing ...
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Episode 23
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Eileen Devine, MSW, Discusses Parenting Kids with 🧠 Brain-Based Differences and Challenging Behaviors from a 🧠 Brain First Lens
Parent's struggling to understand their child's behavior and poor responses to situations want to pour themselves a cup of tea 🫖 and listen to today's 🎧 episode. The calming, compassionate discussion held with Eileen Devine provi...
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Episode 22
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