Advocacy for the Special Ones in Your Life

Auteur(s): Laurie McDevitt Special Education Advocate & Consultant
  • Résumé

  • Has your child been diagnosed with a disability? Or do you suspect they are having a learning, speech, sensory, motor or some other challenge? In this podcast, Laurie answers common questions parents have as they navigate learning issues with their child and their child’s school. You’ll also hear REAL stories from REAL parents who are in the midst of the IEP process and their experiences hiring a consultant to help advocate for their children in the education system. We’re here to share hope and help!
    Laurie McDevitt, Special Education Advocate & Consultant
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Épisodes
  • What is ABA?
    Nov 6 2024

    ABA? Applied Behavior Analysis What is it and who needs it?. We talk today with experts at a Key Autism location who explain the therapy and dispel myths associated with it. Join us as we have a conversation around the hot topic.


    Resources:


    Key Autism : https://www.keyautismservices.com/


    Advocacy: advocacyforthespecialones.com

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    58 min
  • Music Therapy: Note the Benefits! Loren Goodman
    Aug 15 2023

    Why does music therapy work?Music is a whole-brain brain activity that generates physiologic responses. Its predictable and structured nature can improve attention, enhance learning, and expand communication. Music listening and creation are motivating social experiences that can access memories and express or alter emotions.

    Prospect Music Therapy

    https://prospectmusictherapy.net/

    Loren Goodman

    401 E Prospect Ave Suite 109

    Mount Prospect, IL 60056

    847-580-3443

    info@prospectmusictherapy.net


    Laurie McDevitt

    Founder, Special Education Advocate & Consultant

    Advocacy for the Special Ones in Your Life

    laurie@advocacyforthespecialones.com

    (630) 639-0343

    www.advocacyforthespecialones.com

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    26 min
  • Conductive Education: What it is and the Benefits for Your Child's Motor Needs: Jim Zwiefelhofer, PTA from Center for Independence Shares his Knowledge
    Jun 11 2023

    What is Conductive Education and who benefits from its practice?

    Center for Independence, Chicagoland, offers super affordable access for your child with motor needs. Jim Zwiefelhofer, PTA

    Center for Independence

    Through Conductive Education-NW

    23153 W. Miller Rd Lake Zurich, IL 60047

    P-847-722-0386

    F-708-588-0406

    CFImove.org


    Laurie McDevitt

    Founder, Special Education Advocate & Consultant

    Advocacy for the Special Ones in Your Life

    laurie@advocacyforthespecialones.com

    (630) 639-0343

    www.advocacyforthespecialones.com


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    42 min

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