Category archives: Podcast

Mary talks with Sinead Quinn, a wellness coach who specializes in self-care of Special Needs Moms. Grateful Wellness https://grateful-wellness.com/ Grateful Wellness For Special Needs Moms Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/gwspecialneedsmoms/ “We Call B.S.” Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-call-b-s/id1481416740

In the opening episode of Series 2 Mary and Ron talk about frustration, tears, and how to recognize when you’ve “maxed out” as a special needs parent.

Mary and Ron discuss Christmas traditions and how she includes Ainsley in all of them. Don’t forget to send an e-mail to [email protected] to enter the contest to win one of two Sm:)e Band Christmas CD’s. https://www.smileband.ca/ The Smile Band Website

In the last episode of Season 1 Mary and Ron talk about how it all started. From our favourite episodes, where the show might go in Season 2, what we’re doing on the hiatus, and some possible forays into other media streams it’s a broad ranging discussion. There is wine, beer, and Miss A’s Cookies …

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Mary and Ron talk about Mary’s recent trip to Nashville for the Rockin Mom Retreat. Mary talks to a number of the Retreat guests about where they’re from and what they do for self-care. Head on over to the T21Mom Facebook page for some pics and videos. A word of caution – wine may have …

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Mary talks with Dr. Karen Bopp about a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism, something previously thought impossible. They also talk about therapies, diagnosis methods, and support networks. Links mentioned in the show: BRITISH COLUMBIA LOCAL INFANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AUTISM SOCIETY OF BC AUTISM INFORMATION SERVICES OF BC DOWN SYNDROME RESOURCE FOUNDATION

Mary and Ron discuss the need to build a group of friends and family for emotional support.

Mary talks about her experiences with creating an Individualized Education Plan for Ainsley and the struggle of getting the school to play a positive role in the process. Link to the One Pager

Mary talks with Katie Rinald of Blackbird Special Education about her approach to intensive potty training. Blackbird Special Education   http://blackbirdse.com [email protected] Chummie Alarms     https://chummiebedwettingalarm.com/

Mary talks with Jen Ghioda, an Early Intervention Support Worker, about her role in finding and securing resources for families of children with DS.