In this video we talk with Dr. Jane Lee about her book, Catastrophic Rupture. Dr. Lee suffered a uterine rupture while delivering her daughter, Josephine. The story is a raw and realistic account of being the parent of a child who has experienced life altering injuries due to birth complications.

37:15 Dr. Lee discusses why she wrote the book and how she was able to transcend her grief
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Dr. Jane Lee's book:
https://www.amazon.com/Catastrophic-Rupture-K-Jane-Lee/dp/164538246X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RBH5NM3DB10&keywords=catastrophic+rupture&qid=1641864973&sprefix=catastrophic+rupture%2Caps%2C42&sr=8-1

Dr. Lee's favorite Facebook support groups:
Parents of Children with Severe CP
Hope for HIE – More Severe Outcomes

https://www.ourspeciallives.com/
0:00 Disrupt the pattern
4:59 The NICE technique
13:24 The Manual
20:00 Being an Emotional Leader
27:52 Shift your focus to the future
32:30 Find Your Common Goals
37:53 Have some fun

Links mentioned in this video:
https://janecopiercoaching.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jane.copier.coaching/
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In this video with talk with Julie Flynn, M.Ed., B.C.B.A to discuss 7 strategies to help children with autism.
art II includes including social stories, zones of regulation, forward chaining/backward chaining and the "Cool/Not Cool" game.
0:00 Social Stories
12:00 Zones of Regulation
21:06 Backward Chaining/Forward Chaining
23:07 Cool/Not Cool Game
Links mentioned in this video:
Zones of Regulation chart: 
https://www.zonesofregulation.com/free-downloadable-handouts.html​

Pix Writer: https://en.freedownloadmanager.org/Windows-PC/PixWriter.html
For more information:  juliepiperflynn@gmail.com
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In this video, we talk with Julie Flynn, M.Ed., B.C.B.A., to discuss 7 strategies to help children with autism, including reinforcers and anxiety reducers. These strategies can be applied across a wide range of ages and abilities.

In Part II, we discuss social stories, zones of regulation, forward and backward chaining, and the cool/not cool game.

Links mentioned in the video:
Visual timers:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=visual+timer&ref=nb_sb_noss

Boardmaker:
https://goboardmaker.com/pages/picture-communication-symbols

Pix Writer:
https://en.freedownloadmanager.org/Windows-PC/PixWriter.html

 To contact Julie Flynn for more information: juliepiperflynn@gmail.com

This video is a resource for anyone who might be considering a trach for their child or who might want a video to show caregivers or family who may be learning to care for someone with a trach.

Links mentioned: Surgilube
https://tinyurl.com/wctyvhau
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In this video, we talk about why and how we give our son pill and capsule medication through a feeding tube.

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In this video, my friend Kelly and I talk about seizures and seizure meds, dystonia, CBD, and navigating physical therapy in a COVID world.

Links mentioned:
Organic CBD
(NOTE: This is the only USDA organic CBD sold in the country and is only sold through advocates; I am advocate and make a small commission on sales): 
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https://lauramcgrath.greencompassglobal.com/product/500MGBSNAT

The reasons I give this particular CBD to my son:
1) It's organic and grown on a farm in North Carolina.
) All CBD is derived from hemp from the same mother plant so every hemp batch is genetically identical and produces consistent CBD oil.
3) The CBD extraction process is done using Swiss CO2 extraction versus chemical extraction, which is more expensive but less toxic.
4) This company handles everything from the growing of the plants to the bottling of the CBD oil- I'm a huge fan of their quality control.

Another CBD I like (but it's not organic and does not have all of the same features as the CBD above) https://buybluebird.com/products/hemp-complete

Note: CBD can interfere with the efficacy of other meds due to its effect on the liver (cytochrome p450 inhibitor) so we always give CBD at least an hour away from other meds (before or after).

For pain, prescription only: Diclofenac Potassium (note: Diclofenac Sodium is NOT the same and is not as effective in our experience) https://www.goodrx.com/diclofenac-potassium/what-is

None of the content in this video or the links provided is meant to be considered medical advice. Please discuss any changes to your child's care with their physician.

In this episode we talk again to Holly Peele, Director of Northstar Career Academy, about how parents and friends of special needs people can create more opportunities for them in the workplace.

Links mentioned: https://www.virginiaability.org/

The research document is here: https://www.accenture.com/_acnmedia/PDF-89/Accenture-Disability-Inclusion-Research-Report.pdf

https://northstaracademy.net/career-academy-overview/

In this video we discuss how to approach adult transition planning with expert Holly Peele, Director of Northstar Career Academy.
Links mentioned in this video:
Virginia Ability- website and resource page:
https://www.virginiaability.org/
https://www.virginiaability.org/virginia-disability-employment-resourcesemployment-resources/
Critical Decision Points:
https://www.imdetermined.org/resource/critical-decision-points/
 Northstar Career Academy resources:
https://northstaracademy.net/career-academy-overview/

An interview with Dr. Aaron Hartman about how functional medicine can help with gut, brain and immune health in your special needs child.

Links mentioned in the video:

Acacia Senegal Fiber Powder (dissolving) (GUT)
https://www.amazon.com/Anthonys-Organic-Senegal-Non-GMO-Soluble/dp/B07GT9VSYR/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-rsf-lq2a1_0?cv_ct_cx=acacia+senegal&dchild=1&keywords=acacia+senegal&pd_rd_i=B07GT9VSYR&pd_rd_r=777bfa18-3df1-4190-bec1-a0aac9b793da&pd_rd_w=S31RN&pd_rd_wg=dc6dW&pf_rd_p=6b8835ed-96d6-4089-a8ed-3370ca81c53d&pf_rd_r=X58D07JXN89NG3TKM4X1&psc=1&qid=1625431592&sr=1-1-18e0f783-7b71-42f0-a291-5a15b3cb969e
 
Spore-based probiotics (GUT)
https://www.purelyintegrative.com/products/ortho-spore-ig
 
https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Mercola-Complete-Restore-Capsules/dp/B076VM8ZPP/ref=sr_1_9?crid=RIGQIW3W30BC&dchild=1&keywords=spore+probiotic&qid=1625431723&sprefix=spore+pri%2Chpc%2C134&sr=8-9
 
Chewable Probiotics (GUT)
https://www.amazon.com/Klaire-Labs-Ther-Biotic-Childrens-Probiotic/dp/B004XWEJLC/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=therbiotic+klaire+labs&qid=1625431796&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFTVEFQSjVYQkpaSkcmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2Njg0NzcxTUo5ODdTVFQ3V0lFJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0MjIxNTkySjJCVU9OOVhKM0UzJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
 
Chewable Quercetin/Zinc (BRAIN and IMMUNE)
https://creeksidenaturals.com/product/snifflex/
 
Chewable curcurmin (BRAIN)
https://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Naturals-Curcumin-Gummies-Gelatin-Free/dp/B07B4P5N3J/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=children+curcumin&qid=1625432312&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&smid=AD4JTYB7A7HOQ&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNFhQOUw1RUxURVUzJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzcwMTYxNFMxR0VVUEFHRkZWJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMDQ1MjEyUVgwOFRBSkI4NzhBJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
 
EPA/DHA liquid (BRAIN AND GUT)
https://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Naturals-Childrens-Cognitive-Development/dp/B002WTCLGI/ref=sr_1_5?crid=XPXDNXQCCGCD&dchild=1&keywords=kids+epa+dha&qid=1625432439&sprefix=kids+epa%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-5
 
EPA/DHA gummies (BRAIN AND GUT)
https://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Naturals-Childrens-DHA-Gummies/dp/B07WMZTX28/ref=sr_1_6?crid=XPXDNXQCCGCD&dchild=1&keywords=kids+epa+dha&qid=1625432474&sprefix=kids+epa%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-6