Advocacy for the Special Ones in Your Life

What is ABA?

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

Music Therapy: Note the Benefits! Loren Goodman

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/ [https://prospectmusictherapy.net/] Loren Goodman 401 E Prospect Ave Suite 109 Mount Prospect, IL 60056 847-580-3443 info@prospectmusictherapy.net [info@prospectmusictherapy.net] Laurie McDevitt Founder, Special Education Advocate & Consultant Advocacy for the Special Ones in Your Life laurie@advocacyforthespecialones.com [laurie@advocacyforthespecialones.com] (630) 639-0343   www.advocacyforthespecialones.com [http://www.advocacyforthespecialones.com/]

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

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 [http://cfimove.org/]  Laurie McDevitt Founder, Special Education Advocate & Consultant Advocacy for the Special Ones in Your Life laurie@advocacyforthespecialones.com [laurie@advocacyforthespecialones.com] (630) 639-0343   www.advocacyforthespecialones.com [http://www.advocacyforthespecialones.com/]

Systems in the Home (Mama Systems): Tips for Making it all Run More Smoothly: Laura Hernandez

Laura Hernandez, mom of 10, talks about her life, her business and her family. Managing therapies and the needs of her family require systems....instead of just holding on and surviving until bedtime. How could they manage all of their logistics and have-tos and make time to intentionally instill the ideals that their family values?  It took her years to develop systems and life hacks to keep her family running and organized. But after creating systems that helped her family run smoothly, it reduced her daily workload and her house became a place of peace... yes, even with 10 kids! https://www.mamasystems.net [https://www.mamasystems.net] Laura Hernandez https://www.advocacyforthespecialones.com/special-education-advocacy [https://www.advocacyforthespecialones.com/special-education-advocacy] Laurie McDevitt Founder, Special Education Advocate & Consultant Advocacy for the Special Ones in Your Life laurie@advocacyforthespecialones.com [laurie@advocacyforthespecialones.com]

Central Auditory Processing: What it Looks Like and Sounds Like (pun intended) The Auditory Connection

How the brain processes what our ears hear! Is your child struggling with w oral direction, spelling difficulty, strain and stress to follow along, to understand what they are hearing, tired, tune out? Auditory processing interacts with all areas of learning, sensory, phonics, social emotional, functional, reading. spelling, math and attention! Dr. Donna Turetgen, Au.D and Dr. Christy Washkowiak, Au.D. educate us about Auditory processing, also known as Central Auditory Processing (CAP). Dr. Dr. Christy Washkowiak, Au.D. Dr. Donna Turetgen, Au.D. The Auditory Connection-Illinois 1 East Northwest Hwy. Suite #212 Palatine, IL 60067 (800) 959-1791 (voice/text) info@auditoryconnection.com [info@auditoryconnection.com] Dr. Dr. Donna Turetgen, Au.D.The Auditory Connection-Texas 725 FM 1103 Unit #786 Cibolo, TX 78108 (800) 959-1791 (voice/text) info@auditoryconnection.comServing the San Antonio area and more! Laurie McDevitt Founder, Special Education Advocate & Consultant Advocacy for the Special Ones in Your Life laurie@advocacyforthespecialones.com [laurie@advocacyforthespecialones.com] (630) 639-0343  www.advocacyforthespecialones.com [http://www.advocacyforthespecialones.com/]