Special Ed Rising; No Parent Left Behind

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This former Special Ed classroom teacher is on his own with a microphone, to share some of the magic he's learned in his 36+ years in the field. Stories, strategies, and a true grasp for what life can be like for parents and caregivers of Disabled children are waiting here! Witnessing, first hand, your challenges in the home has invigorated my desire to share what I know and to be a cheerleader for your lives and the lives of your child using mindfulness as a fulcrum to success. You are not alone and your life matters. Join me as we let go and grow together!

  1. vor 1 Tag

    From Reading Wars to Reading Success: Simplifying the Science of Reading with Dr. Marnie Ginsberg

    In this episode, I"m speaking with Dr. Marnie Ginsberg, founder of Reading Simplified. After discovering that many of her own students were years behind in reading, Dr. Ginsberg set out to find a better way. Today, through Reading Simplified, she helps teachers use the Science of Reading to dramatically accelerate literacy growth while making reading instruction simpler and more effective. We explore the myths of reading instruction, the science of how children learn to read, and practical strategies for teachers and parents to support literacy development. education, science of reading, phonics, literacy, teaching strategies, reading wars, dyslexia, parent tips, teacher training key topics The history and myths of reading instructionThe science of how children learn to readThe importance of phonics and decodingStrategies for teaching reading effectivelyThe impact of social media on reading habitsSupporting neurodiverse and hearing-impaired studentsThe role of knowledge and background in comprehensionChallenges faced by teachers and solutions guest nameMarnie Ginsberg titles The Science of Reading: Myths and StrategiesHow to Teach Reading Based on Brain Science Sound Bites "You can't learn to read by recognizing whole words.""Struggling with decoding affects comprehension and confidence.""Teaching reading is an art as much as a science." Chapters 00:00Introduction and Background 02:56Marnie Ginsberg's Journey in Education 08:15The Targeted Reading Intervention 12:24The Reading Wars: Whole Language vs. Phonics 16:34Teaching Phonics Effectively 21:29The Importance of Knowledge Base in Reading 22:40Teacher Reception and Legislative Challenges 25:18Navigating Educational Compliance and Student Outcomes 28:04Addressing Diverse Learning Needs 31:11The Impact of Social Media on Reading 34:22Myths and Misconceptions in Reading Education 37:12The Art of Teaching Reading 42:19Final Thoughts for Parents and Educators ResourcesReading SimplifiedSold a Story PodcastLanguage at the Speed of Sight by Dr. Mark SeidenbergTargeted Reading Instruction Program Guest linksWebsite Host link: https://specialedrising.com/ Go Fund Me (Ray's Respite Care): https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-rays-respite-care-mission

    42 Min.

  2. 22. Juni

    Respite Care Crisis: Sarah Ingledue’s Mission to Build What Families Need

    In this episode, Sarah Ingladoo shares her inspiring journey of caring for her sister with complex medical needs, her efforts to establish a respite care home, and the challenges faced in securing funding and support. Discover how her unique perspective as a nurse and sibling drives her mission to improve respite services for families like hers. keywordsRespite Care, Medical Complex Needs, Family Caregiver, Nonprofit, Healthcare Advocacy, Texas, Funding Challenges, Caregiver Support, Medical Supplies, Community Impact key topics The importance of specialized respite care for medically complex individualsChallenges in funding and building a respite care facilityThe role of community support and donationsSarah's personal journey as a caregiver and nurseThe systemic issues in healthcare funding and policy guest nameSarah Ingladoo key frameworks Caregiver Support ModelHealthcare Funding System action items Visit the Raise Respite Care website to learn more and donateShare the episode to raise awareness about respite care needsAdvocate for policy changes to improve healthcare funding titles Building a Respite Care Home for Medically Complex IndividualsSarah Ingladoo's Mission to Transform Respite Services Sound Bites "Trust and peace of mind are essential for respite.""A great respite balances safety with human connection.""The system is skewed against medically complex individuals." Chapters 00:00Introduction and Personal Updates 02:44The Journey of Caregiving 05:25Building a Respite Care Facility 08:26Community Support and Outreach 11:09Challenges in Fundraising 13:54Understanding Respite Care 16:43Future Goals and Aspirations 19:47Personal Reflections and Self-Care 29:34Self-Care for Caregivers 31:11Understanding Respite Care 33:03Defining a Great Respite Experience 36:20The Growing Demand for Respite Care 36:51Barriers to Accessing Respite Care 45:22The Need for Systemic Change 49:42Advocacy and Future Aspirations ResourcesRaise Respite Care WebsiteSarah Ingladoo on InstagramGoFundMe for Respite Home: https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-rays-respite-care-mission specialedrising.com

    51 Min.

  3. 15. Juni

    From Cancer to Ironman: How James Logan Turned Adversity into Purpose

    summaryIn this episode, James J Logan shares his remarkable journey through cancer, the mental and physical challenges he faced, and how his passion for Ironman triathlons fueled his fight for life. Discover how mindset, faith, and community support can turn adversity into a source of strength and purpose. keywordscancer survival, Ironman triathlon, mental resilience, health journey, motivation, faith, overcoming adversity, life lessons, community support key topics James's cancer diagnosis and treatment journeyThe role of mental resilience and faith in overcoming adversityHow training for Ironman helped in his recovery and mental healthThe importance of community, charity, and giving backLessons learned about life, death, and living intentionally guest nameJames J Logan titles From Near Death to Kona: James J Logan’s Inspiring JourneyThe Power of Mindset: Overcoming Cancer and Completing an Ironman Sound Bites "Cancer reinvigorated my youthful desire""Cancer doesn't have me, I have cancer""Happiness is in the pursuit" Chapters 00:00Introduction and James's initial health status 01:57Realization of aging and staying active 02:54Cancer diagnosis and the shock of it 04:13The mental and physical impact of chemo 08:08Maintaining fitness during cancer treatment 14:28The mindset shift: viewing obstacles as opportunities 20:51Writing the book and giving back to the community 26:04Living with an ostomy and challenges of training 39:11Humility, faith, and the importance of relationships 48:31Happiness in the pursuit and living intentionally 54:15Future plans, Kona, and ongoing purpose ResourcesIronman FoundationGeorgia Cancer CenterBook: Just Keep Tri-ing Guest linksInstagram: stage42025https://ironmanfoundation.donordrive.com/participants/4148Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jim.logan.462536Book: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=just+keep+tri-ing&crid=MV8SS7X7XXEB&sprefix=%2Caps%2C316&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_2_0_recent specialedrising.com Ray's Respite Care: https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-rays-respite-care-mission

    1 Std.

  4. 8. Juni

    When Parenting Feels Stuck: The Shift That Changes Everything

    When parenting feels stuck—when the same conflicts, behaviors, and frustrations keep repeating—it can feel like nothing is working. But what if that moment isn’t failure… but an inflection point? In this episode, we break down the powerful mindset shift that can transform not only your child’s behavior, but your entire relationship dynamic. This conversation is especially important for parents of neurodivergent children, where behavior is often misunderstood and traditional approaches fall short. Instead of focusing on control and correction, we explore what happens when you shift toward understanding, connection, and patience—and why that’s where real, lasting growth begins. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why repeated conflict is often a signal—not a dead endThe role parents play in escalating or de-escalating situationsHow expectations can prevent you from truly seeing your childWhy behavior should be viewed as communication, not defianceThe impact of overwhelm, regulation delays, and need for controlHow pressure and constant correction can actually slow growthPractical ways to respond without escalating (and why it works)How to handle attention-seeking or reaction-driven behaviorsWhy small wins matter more than big outcomesThe added layer of parenting neurodivergent children—and how to adjust your lens Key Takeaways: Your child is not here to meet your expectations—you are here to support their growthResistance is often a sign of overwhelm, not defianceConnection is more effective than controlGrowth is slow, inconsistent, and built through small momentsWhen you change your response, you change the entire dynamic Practical Strategies Shared: Catch and reinforce small moments of successLower your tone and regulate your response during conflictGive space for mistakes without added pressure or judgmentRedirect inappropriate language into safe expression (even humor)Use simple, supportive language like “We’ll get it tomorrow”Focus on consistency and trust instead of immediate compliance Neurodivergent Insight: For neurodivergent children, behavior often reflects differences in processing, regulation, and sensory experience. What looks like defiance may actually be overwhelm, anxiety, or difficulty with flexibility and control. Shifting from “Why are they doing this?” to “What might this feel like for them?” is a critical step in building connection and supporting meaningful growth. Final Thought: Your child isn’t giving you a hard time—they’re having a hard time. When you meet that with patience, curiosity, and connection instead of pressure, you create the conditions for real, sustainable change. Listen Now: specialedrising.com Go Fund Me (Ray's Respite Care): https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-rays-respite-care-mission Subscribe & Share: If this episode resonated with you, share it with another parent who needs to hear it—and remember, no parent goes through this alone.

    12 Min.

  5. 2. Juni

    Interview with Journalist, David Perry; "Pay to Stay: How Policy Is Undermining Disabled Lives"

    In this episode, we explore the critical issues facing disability support systems, including recent policy changes under the Trump administration, the impact of privatization and austerity on services for autistic and disabled individuals, and the broader implications of ableism and eugenics in current political discourse. Guest journalist, and parent, David Perry shares his personal journey, insights into systemic failures, and calls for advocacy and awareness. keywordsdisability support, autism, SSI, Medicaid, policy, ableism, eugenics, advocacy, systemic reform key topics Impact of policy changes on disability supportSystemic ableism and eugenics in politicsPersonal experiences with disability systemsAdvocacy and community support for families guest nameDavid M. Perry titles The Future of Disability Support: Policy, Politics, and Personal StoriesHow Current Policies Threaten Disabled and Autistic Adults Sound Bites "Private equity isn't doing this out of kindness""Eugenics is alive in modern policy and ideology""We must advocate and fight for systemic change" Chapters 00:00Introduction and Technical Difficulties 01:55The Impact of Private Equity on Autism Treatment 04:29David's Background and Personal Journey 09:44Navigating the Education System for Special Needs 12:23The Trump Administration's SSI Changes 16:35The Confusion of Disability Benefits and Systemic Challenges 23:30Navigating Complex Systems: The Burden on Parents 30:31The Erosion of Disability Rights: A Historical Perspective 43:57Understanding the Political Landscape: Ableism and Eugenics ResourcesDisability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)End the Word CampaignMedicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC)Project 2025 Guest linksWebsite: https://www.davidmperry.comEmail: lollardfish@gmail.comSignal via Davidmperry.48.Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-m-perry-b38aa363/ Connect with Mark via: https://specialedrising.com/ GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-rays-respite-care-mission

    51 Min.

  6. 25. Mai

    Humor As a Management Tool: Using Playfulness to Reduce Stress and Build Real Regulation”

    📝 Show NotesIn this episode, Mark explores a powerful but often overlooked strategy in parenting and education: humor. Drawing from personal experience in the classroom, he shares how humor helped him connect with a highly anxious, routine-driven student—and why that moment still stands out today. But this isn’t about being funny for the sake of it. This episode reframes humor as something much deeper: a co-regulation tool that helps children feel safe, lower stress, and regain access to the skills we expect from them. 🔹 What You’ll LearnWhy many “defiant” behaviors are actually signs of nervous system overloadHow stress shifts kids from thinking mode into survival mode (fight, flight, freeze, shutdown)Why logic, consequences, and demands often fail during dysregulationThe key mindset shift: 👉 From “How do I stop this behavior?” 👉 To “What does this child need to feel safe enough to do better?” 🔹 Humor as a Regulation ToolMark breaks down why humor works—not as behavior control, but as a way to: Lower threatCreate emotional safetySupport co-regulationStrengthen connection And most importantly: Humor helps kids get back to a state where they can succeed.🔹 Neurodivergent InsightsThis episode dives into how humor works differently across children: Autism → Humor works best when it’s predictable, structured, and familiarADHD → Humor increases engagement, motivation, and emotional buy-inPDA → Reduces perceived threat of demandsTrauma / Emotional Disabilities → Helps lower a heightened baseline of stress 🔹 What Works (and What Doesn’t)Effective humor: Recurring jokes and routinesCharacter voicesPlayful exaggerationInside jokesVisual or object-based humor Less effective (or harmful): SarcasmTeasing“Just kidding” humorHumor during meltdown 🔹 Timing MattersOne of the biggest takeaways: Humor works early (during resistance or rising stress)Humor often fails during full meltdown In those moments, the goal shifts from: ❌ behavior management to ✅ safety and regulation 🔹 The Parenting Skill That Changes EverythingMark introduces a simple but powerful lens: 👉 “Is this a can’t… or a won’t?” Can’t → Regulate firstWon’t → Teach and hold expectations If a child is losing control, help them regain it. If they have control, help them use it.🔹 Practical Ways to StartTurn routines into playful “bits” (“Emergency sock protocol!”)Use character voices (robot, announcer)Offer playful choices (“walk or hop?”)Use exaggeration to break tensionCreate inside jokesMatch and guide your child’s energyUse humor during transitions (“Mission mode: 2 minutes!”) 🔹 Addressing the PushbackDoes this lower expectations? No—it actually raises them. Because you’re not just asking kids to behave… you’re helping them build the ability to do it. 🔹 Final TakeawayWhen you shift from controlling behavior to understanding what’s underneath it, everything changes. You move from: power struggles toconnection and guidance And over time, you’ll see: less escalationmore cooperationand a child who feels safer, more understood, and more capable Because when kids feel safe and supported… they don’t just behave better—they do better.📚 Resources MentionedPlayful Parenting – Lawrence J. CohenThe Explosive Child – Ross W. GreeneResearch on humor and autism – Mirella Manfredi https://specialedrising.com/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-rays-respite-care-mission

    21 Min.

  7. 18. Mai

    Derek Smith, Attorney; Workplace Reality Check: Disability Employment Discrimination, and What to Do Next

    This episode features an employment lawyer discussing disability rights, workplace discrimination, reasonable accommodations, and legal protections for parents and individuals with disabilities. Gain insights into navigating legal challenges and advocating for rights in the workplace. keywords: disability rights, workplace discrimination, reasonable accommodations, FMLA, ADA, employment law, disability advocacy, legal protections, parent rights, disability discrimination cases key topics Disability discrimination in the workplaceLegal protections under ADA and FMLAReasonable accommodations and employer obligationsParent involvement in adult disability casesRetaliation and harassment protections takeaways Disability rights laws like ADA and FMLA provide strong protections but are often not fully enforced.Employers are legally required to provide reasonable accommodations unless it causes undue hardship.Parents of adult children with disabilities have rights to advocate and seek workplace protections.Retaliation is the most common complaint in disability discrimination cases.Using AI and proper documentation can strengthen legal cases. guest nameDerek Smith titles Understanding Disability Rights in the Workplace: Legal InsightsHow to Fight Discrimination and Secure Accommodations at Work Sound Bites "Disability discrimination is still rampant.""Harassment can include hostile work environments.""You have rights, and you should act on them." Chapters 00:00Supporting Parents in Their Journey 00:00Navigating Family and Medical Leave Act 19:02The Role of AI in Legal Research 21:17Challenges for Caregivers in the Workplace 25:23Advocacy for Parents of Disabled Adults 29:03Difficult Cases in Disability Discrimination 33:21Affordability of Legal Services ResourcesAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)EEOC - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Guest linksDerek Smith Website: https://discriminationandsexualharassmentlawyers.com/new-york-city/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-smith-b1192a111/Email: derek@dereksmithlaw.com https://specialedrising.com/ Ray's Respite Care Donation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-rays-respite-care-mission

    40 Min.

  8. 11. Mai

    Lisa Richer: Clarity. Confidence. Courage. The Neurodivergent Success Formula

    In this engaging interview, Lisa Richer shares her inspiring journey as a neurodiversity consultant, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, self-acceptance, and proactive communication in supporting children with neurodivergent needs. Discover practical strategies for parents and educators to build effective partnerships and advocate for their children's success. keywordsneurodiversity, parent advocacy, education system, collaboration, self-acceptance, IEP, school communication, neurodivergent children, special education, emotional intelligence key topics Building effective parent-school relationshipsThe importance of self-acceptance and neurodiversityStrategies for advocating within the education systemThe role of emotional intelligence and empathy in collaborationNavigating challenges and building resilience in supporting neurodiverse children guest nameLisa Richer titles Building Bridges: How Parents and Educators Can Collaborate for Neurodivergent KidsThe Power of Self-Acceptance in Supporting Neurodiverse Children Sound Bites "My journey started with my first son.""Don't get angry, get curious.""Diagnoses inform, they don't define." Chapters 00:00Introduction and Technical Setup 00:00The Journey Begins: Lisa's Background 00:00Understanding Neurodiversity and Parenting 01:07Navigating the Education System 04:06Building Relationships with Educators 06:48The Importance of Early Intervention 09:41Empowering Parents Through Knowledge 12:24The Role of Advocacy in Education 15:02Collaboration with Schools 18:03Trusting Your Instincts as a Parent 20:57Trusting Your Parental Instincts 22:49Navigating School Systems and Communication 25:25Building Relationships with Educators 29:18Empowering Parents to Advocate 32:23The Balance of Professional Relationships 38:19Acceptance and Understanding of Neurodiversity 44:17Challenges in the Education System 50:25The Importance of Parental Participation in Meetings Guest linksInstagram - Journey to BloomWebsite: https://journey2bloom.com/Instagram: Lisa RicherEmail: lisa@journey2bloom.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaricher/ specialedrising.com https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-rays-respite-care-mission

    56 Min.
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This former Special Ed classroom teacher is on his own with a microphone, to share some of the magic he's learned in his 36+ years in the field. Stories, strategies, and a true grasp for what life can be like for parents and caregivers of Disabled children are waiting here! Witnessing, first hand, your challenges in the home has invigorated my desire to share what I know and to be a cheerleader for your lives and the lives of your child using mindfulness as a fulcrum to success. You are not alone and your life matters. Join me as we let go and grow together!

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