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While You Grow
While You Grow explores pediatric development and occupational therapy, offering valuable insights for parents, therapists, and students. Join Dr. Courtney Addison and Addison Powell for engaging discussions on early childhood milestones, interventions, and evidence-based practices.
While You Grow
Parent, Therapist, Advocate: The Many Roles of Raising a Child with Down Syndrome
In this episode of While You Grow, we sit down with Travis Heaton, a parent of a child with Down syndrome, an occupational therapy assistant (OTA), and a business owner. Travis shares his personal journey—offering insights into the joys and challenges of raising a child with Down syndrome, how his professional background in OT influences his parenting, and what led him to start his own business. Whether you’re a parent, therapist, or someone passionate about childhood development, this conversation is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and practical takeaways. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on advocacy, therapy, and the power of lived experience.
Show Notes:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AyZ80x1qmOHNKoq_Y3NQsom6tRKIpDBa/view?usp=drive_link
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