You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. My new friend, Yeiter, wrote a book call Lessons In Listening and it challenges the popular behaviour modification approaches to supporting people with behaviours that are labelled as difficult. In addition to his listening skills, ability to empathize and connect with others who are …
Behaviour challenges are tough. So is listening deeply. With Yeiter Read More »
You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. Christine Robinson, wife of late author William (Bill) Rush, joins me to talk about Bill’s book, Journey Out Of Silence. Journey Out Of Silence is an autobiography chronicling Bill’s early life in therapy based segregated programming to his graduation from the University …
You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. Have you ever had a moment when you just weren’t sure what to say or do in relation to someone who has a disability? Perhaps you were nervous that you would say or do the wrong thing and offend someone? There are lots …
You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. Han Shan, that great and crazy, wonder-filled Chinese poet of a thousand years ago, said: We’re just like bugs in a bowl. All day going around never leaving their bowl. I say, That’s right! Every day climbing up the steep sides, sliding back. …
Creating the futures you want with Lynda Kahn and Jack Pearpoint Read More »
You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. Susan Dunnigan is back on the podcast to talk about her book Warrior Angel – the story of her family’s journey with her son Matt. The first time we chatted we talked about Matt’s educational experiences. This time we talk about the …
Even Warrior Angels get tired with Susan Dunnigan Read More »
You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. David Sharif is a young man in his twenties who has autism and a long list of enviable accomplishments. I am particularly envious of his extensive travel. David’s journey has not always been easy but he has strong sports hero mentors and a …
You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. Christine Robinson joins me on today’s podcast to talk about the remarkable journey that she made with her late husband William Rush. William was a journalist, writer and disability rights advocate. Christine is a therapist. In this podcast, Christine shares her thoughts about …
You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. Do educators always know what’s best for education? Sometimes, parents defer to teachers’ expertise when school officials recommend segregated programs for kids with disabilities. After all, they’re the experts; this is their field, right? But teachers need opportunities to think about inclusion, and work …
An Inclusion Success Story, with Naiomy Ekanayake Read More »
You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. Regular listeners know that inclusive education is important—but why? What’s the reason that including kids with disabilities in the general education classroom is such an essential goal? Diane Richler has been working with, and advocating for, people with disabilities and their families for the …
Inclusion Matters Because Community Matters, with Diane Richler Read More »
You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. This week, Genia and Katie wrap up their discussion on medical safeguarding by identifying what exactly those positive mindsets can look like in practice. Genia, who’s been providing medical safeguarding services for her sister in intensive care since November 2020, talks about the key …
My talk therapy – Humility, Empathy, and Medical Safeguarding Read More »
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