Hope Talks Podcast
Conversations about topics of interest to families of complex (special needs) children.
Hope Talks Podcast
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Listen To Your Gut!
Parents of children with complex needs are often told to wait and see, try this therapy, or follow the latest advice. But what happens when your instincts tell you something deeper is going on?In this episode, ...
Episode 9: Social Skills, the IEP, and What No One Tells You
Your child is standing at the edge of the playground, not quite ready to join in. Then the words “social skills” show up in an IEP meeting, and your stomach drops.In this Hope Talks episode, Julie Cadman and her husband and co-host Dana ...
When Your Child’s Behavior Is Different at Home vs. School: Your Observations Matter
When Your Child’s Behavior Looks Different at Home and SchoolWhat happens when you're seeing meltdowns, tears, avoidance, or difficult behaviors at home, but the school says everything seems fine?In this episode, Jul...
Why Listening to Parents Matters in Pediatric Healthcare
Parents and caregivers play an essential role on a child's healthcare team, especially when a child has complex medical or developmental needs.In this episode, Julie shares a personal experience from years of having her child in and out ...
Episode 8: College Success for Neurodivergent Students: Accommodations & Self-Advocacy Part 2 | HOPE Talks
How can a neurodivergent student thrive in college?In Part 2 of our College Success series, Healing Complex Kids co-founder Julie Cadman joins neurodivergent college students Ruth Packala and Shane Schwabo from the Neurodivergent Student...