Raising Kellan Marsh Naidoo, PT

In early May 2024, our Dyersburg First United Methodist Church church family went on a camp retreat to Camp NaCoMe in Centerville, Tennessee. In this episode, Kellan journals his time at Camp as he builds his capacity to tell his story. Enjoy!

Other links:

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Welcome to episode 115 of Raising Kellan, where we delve into the harmonious world of music therapy. Our guest is Martha Summa Chadwick, a virtuoso pianist, music educator, and advocate for the transformative power of music therapy. Join us as we explore the neural symphony of music's impact on the brain and how it can be a powerful therapeutic tool for individuals across the lifespan. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Steven Harrell. As a reminder, the content on our podcast is for informational purposes only, so please consult a trained professional for advice tailored to your specific situation. 

Now, let's tune in to an enlightening discussion that might just change the way you think about music and its potential to heal and empower.

00:00 This podcast is dedicated to the memory of Stephen Harrell

01:26 Martha Sumer Chadwick is an advocate for music therapy

02:21 You teach music therapy for children with autism

05:38 Marta says music can be a powerful therapeutic tool for stroke victims

08:44 Rhythm and entrainment play an important role in music therapy

14:01 Music is beneficial when you use it for music enrichment, for instance

19:07 Martha has worked with children with autism and developed notes to block

For more information, visit Martha's website at marthasumma.com and explore the Notes to Blocks program at musictherapygatewayincommunications.org (mtgic.org). Don't forget to leave a rate and review on your podcast platform, and feel free to contact us at raisingkellanmail.com. Thank you for joining us on this melodic journey, and remember, keep climbing your mountain. Until next time, this is Marsh Naidoo signing off.




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In today's episode 114, Carolyn Kiel from Beyond Six Seconds Podcast joins us. Carolyn talks to neurodivergent entrepreneurs, creators, advocates, and more about their lives and identities, their stories, shatters misconceptions, breaks stigma, and showcases the vibrance of neurodiversity. As always, remember, the content on this podcast is for your information only, and if you seek specific advice for your situation, always contact a trained professional. The episode is dedicated to the memory of Steven Harrell.

Timeline

2:06 A little about Carolyn Kiel

6:00 How did the transition from singing to podcasting happen?

11:39 Carolyn's pursuit of a diagnosis of Autism

12:46 What are Carolyn's drivers?

15:00 Standout moments on the podcast

18:21 What next for the podcast? 

20:42 Valuable insights that Carolyn has learned from podcasting

A transcript will be soon available at www.raisingkellan@gmail.com




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Thank you for joining us on Raising Kellan, a podcast to empower parents raising children with disabilities. Kellan is starting to build his breath control and confidence on the mike! You will be hearing from him more as he begins to tell his own story!

Today's episode is dedicated to the memory of Steven Harrell


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Levi, Drake and Kellan chat on their annual meetup to honor CP Awareness Day.

Timeline:

2:52 Drake's new job at Dyersburg State Community College

3:37 Kellan's first podcast!

4:21 Levi's 7th Grade will be at High School!

5:16 Drake's upcoming engagement

5:52 Levi's Trip to Gatlinburg

7:17 Levi's therapy

9:11 Kellans' classes

10:03 Levi's favorite subject

11:30 Coach Tim Strayhorn and the Lady Trojans

13:13 Plans for CP Day

14:34 Plans for Nashville

10:15 Levi's new home gym

16: 15 Shout out to Ms Lillian!






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Jeff Strand Coordinator of Government and External Affairs from the Tennessee Disability Coalition will discuss the Priority Bills for Part 2/2 of the 113th Tennessee General Assembly. Here is a link to what we discussed last year (2023) on Episode 78

TDC Priority Bills for 2024

1) TennCare for Working Adults, where persons with disabilities can potentially buy into TennCare services (like HCBS) by paying a premium. Eligibility to participate in this program will exclude present income and asset thresholds, making Tennessee the 47th State that could allow for this provision.

2) Paid Family Caregiving Resolution. As Jeff explains, this resolution would urge TennCare to work with community stakeholders to develop a comprehensive statewide paid family caregiving policy and program. If TennCare is unable to provide a solution in 2024, then TDC could write a Bill and bring this before lawmakers in 2025.

3) Right to Repair, Part 2. This Bill will require payors to pay for wheelchair maintenance and make provisions for "less complex" repairs, like flat tires, to be made by independent repair persons.

4) HB 2497/SB2146 will exempt two organizations from building dormitory-style, congregate living spaces within the State and bypass the State's anti-institutionalization laws, which prohibit the residence of more than four unrelated persons with disabilities in a group home or less than 500 yards from another group home.

Wins: The Tennessee Drivers Placard language was cleaned up to modernize the language of the law.

The transcript of our conversation will be available at www.raisingkellan.org


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