Connecting for Kids

Connecting for Kids
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 Connecting for Kids provides resources, support and community to families in Northeast Ohio who have concerns about their child. We serve all families, including those children with and without diagnoses. 

  1. Understanding Your Child's Unique Voice

    21 APR

    Understanding Your Child's Unique Voice

    Join Anne Fleming Anderson, MA, CCC-SLP, Senior Speech Pathologist and Raisa Santana MA, CCC-SLP, Bilingual (Spanish/English) Clinical Speech Pathologist, both with the Cleveland Clinic, for a parent-friendly talk on how to support your child's unique communication needs. Parents will learn ways to support speech goals through connection, shared interests, and real-life moments. We’ll talk about different communication styles, including gestalt language processing, and how to move away from “one-size-fits-all” ideas about speech. Families will leave with practical, affirming, and empowering tools to support communication.

    1h 6m
  2. Waivers: A Night of Fun and Learning

    15 APR

    Waivers: A Night of Fun and Learning

    What are Medicaid waivers, and could your child qualify? What services do they cover, and what can you do if your application is denied? Join us for a fun and informative evening designed to help families better understand Medicaid waivers for children with disabilities. Ginger Wilson and Julie Keys, attorneys with Disability Rights Ohio, will break down the basics of waivers, eligibility, what they cover and how to navigate the appeals process if needed.

    1h 3m
  3. Supporting the Whole Child

    3 APR

    Supporting the Whole Child

    Join Abby Schultz, MS, EIS, of Purposeful Growth & Wellness for a helpful talk about understanding your child as a whole person. Parents will learn how neurodivergence affects daily life, including learning, big feelings and self-control. Schultz also discusses how different therapies, such as Polyvagal Theory and DIR/Floortime, can work together in ways that fit your child, not just a diagnosis.

    54 min
  4. Raising Resilient Kids in a Post-Pandemic World

    18 MAR

    Raising Resilient Kids in a Post-Pandemic World

    Has your child been struggling with increased social anxiety and screen addiction since the COVID pandemic? Do they struggle to make friends due to distance-learning during their early years? Then you might be raising a COVID kid! Join Rob Adams, PsyD, of Barlow & Adams Behavioral Health, for a conversation on the lasting effects of COVID-19 on kids’ anxiety, social development and emotional well-being. Learn tools to support your anxious or disconnected child and connect with other families raising the COVID kid generation.

    44 min
  5. Sleep Solutions

    13 FEB

    Sleep Solutions

    Struggling with sleep in your household? Looking for practical tips to help your child — and your entire family — get a better night’s rest? Join Bridget Bowling, certified Family Sleep Institute Pediatric Sleep Consultant from Little Snoozers, who will discuss bedtimes, nap times, sleep transitions, as well as what sleep should look like from birth to school age. A Behavior Specialist from Silver Lining ABA will also be there to help answer questions and offer tools to support children with autism. Learn about the importance of a calming routine, a peaceful bedroom environment and other tools for helping your child achieve healthy sleep. This program will also discuss the unique sleep challenges faced by children with disabilities, with discussion groups for families navigating these experiences. You'll leave with practical strategies to make restful nights a reality for your household.

    32 min
  6. Now What? Supporting Your Gifted or Twice-Exceptional Child

    24/11/2025

    Now What? Supporting Your Gifted or Twice-Exceptional Child

    Has your child been identified as gifted or twice-exceptional? Could you use some tips for navigating what that means and how to meet the needs of your child at home and school? Join Jessica Esway, Director of Menlo Park Academy, as she guides families through what it means to be gifted or twice-exceptional and how to work together with schools to get the best support for your child. Jessica will also share practical tips for creating a supportive home environment, highlight common mistakes to avoid, and offer strategies for handling complex emotions.

    48 min
  7. Executive Function 101: Strategies to Build Skills at Home & School

    07/10/2025

    Executive Function 101: Strategies to Build Skills at Home & School

    Does your child forget to turn in homework or constantly blurt out answers in class? Do they become easily upset over small things? If so, your child might have executive function challenges. Join Tori Cordiano, Ph.D., who will discuss how core executive functioning skills impact daily life, including homework completion, following directions, time management and emotional regulation. She will also explore typical executive functioning struggles at different developmental stages and what red flags may signal a need for support. Learn practical, effective ways to help children build executive functioning skills at home and school.

    48 min
  8. Navigating School Avoidance

    22/09/2025

    Navigating School Avoidance

    Does your child struggle to attend school due to stress, anxiety or bullying? Are you facing daily battles to get them out the door each morning?  Join Rob Adams, PsyD from Barlow & Adams Behavioral Health and Rebekah Bryson, LISW, therapist and school social worker for Avon Local Schools, as they discuss the factors contributing to school avoidance both in and out of the classroom. Families will learn how to improve communication, adopt positive coping strategies to manage stress and collaborate effectively with educators, counselors, and therapists to support their child's success.

    46 min
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Descrizione

 Connecting for Kids provides resources, support and community to families in Northeast Ohio who have concerns about their child. We serve all families, including those children with and without diagnoses. 

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    Connecting for Kids
  • Anni di attività
    2019 - 2026
  • Puntate
    93
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti adatti a tutti
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Connecting for Kids
  • Sito web del podcast
    Connecting for Kids

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