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PBS The Podcast brings together professionals to shed light on important topics in the special needs and disability field.

  1. Oct 14

    "Why does my child have so much vocabulary but doesn’t use it when needed?" with Menna Mahrous

    In this episode, Menna explores the gap between knowing words and being able to use them spontaneously in everyday situations. We discuss language retrieval, processing, confidence, and the different reasons a child may understand far more than they can express. Menna also shares practical strategies parents and educators can use to help children communicate more confidently and effectively.

  2. Oct 3

    Foundations & Elements of Occupational Therapy with Nour Teebi

    Nour Teebi is an Occupational Therapist with over five years of experience supporting children and adolescents across school, daycare, and clinical settings. She has worked with families to provide comprehensive assessments, environmental observations, and home and school consultations tailored to each child's individual strengths and needs. Nour has experience in occupational therapy assessments, sensory-based intervention, and developing comprehensive occupational profiles that support children in participating more independently and confidently in their daily activities and routines. Her clinical experience includes working with children with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, ARFID, and other developmental and complex support needs. She is passionate about helping children build meaningful skills, improve self-regulation, and achieve functional goals that enhance their quality of life.

  3. Sep 2

    Why Shadow Teachers Struggle without Proper Training with Mariam Azzazi

    In this episode, Mariam Azzazi explores the important role of shadow teachers in supporting children within the classroom and the impact that effective training can have on a child’s learning, development, and independence. We discuss the essential skills a well-trained shadow teacher should have, from understanding a child’s individual needs to knowing when and how to provide the right level of support. The conversation also looks at how over-supporting or poorly implemented support can unintentionally limit a child’s independence, and why the ultimate goal should be to help children become increasingly confident and capable within their learning environment. Communication is another key focus, as we explore the importance of strong collaboration between the shadow teacher, school team, and parents. Mariam shares insight into why shadow teachers may struggle when they lack the necessary training, guidance, or understanding of their responsibilities and what can be done to better prepare and support them

  4. Sep 2

    Swallowing, Feeding, and Stuttering for Early Years with Shireena El Gallal

    Shireena El Gallal, M.S., CCC-SLP is a medical Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, stuttering, voice, and craniofacial disorders. She has over 10 years of experience working at a leading children's hospital in the United States and has extensive experience across both pediatric and adult medical settings. Shireena earned her master's degree from the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston and is passionate about providing evidence-based, family-centered care while raising awareness on communication and feeding difficulties.

  5. Jun 21

    Training New Behavioural Specialists with Nour Howaidak

    Nour Howaidak holds an Honors Degree from the University of Wales and a Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Nour began her career as a Nursery Teacher, where she first encountered Applied Behavior Analysis six years ago. Since then, she has dedicated herself to using ABA to support children with developmental delays and learning disabilities, with a particular focus on children diagnosed with Autism. With extensive experience in the field, Nour has worked directly with children to implement evidence-based ABA interventions. She also has a strong background in training new staff on ABA principles and Verbal Behavior techniques. Currently, Nour serves as the Program Manager, overseeing program development and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services.

  6. May 6

    Ataa Fund, the Disability Field in Egypt, and the Value in Partnerships with Amira Refaie

    Amira Refaie, Executive Director of Ataa Fund, explains the importance of partnerships, awareness, and capacity-building in the Egyptian field of disability today. Ataa Fund is a non-profit charitable joint-stock company and is considered the first charitable investment fund in Egypt dedicated to supporting persons with disabilities. Amira shares the process of how projects are designed and implemented through registered civil society organizations, licensed non-governmental organizations, governmental entities, or affiliated bodies involved in charitable activities serving persons with disabilities.

  7. Mar 11

    Compassionate ABA with Aya El Ganzouri

    In this episode, we speak with Aya El Ganzouri about the growing movement toward compassionate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and what it means in practice for children, families, and practitioners. Together, we explore how ABA has evolved over time and why compassion, respect, and collaboration are now central to effective behavioral support. Aya explains the core principles of compassionate care in ABA, emphasizing the importance of understanding the child’s emotional experience and building trusting relationships.

  8. Mar 11

    Selective Mutism with Menna Mahrous

    In this episode, behavior analyst Menna Mahrous explores the key elements of Selective Mutism, a childhood anxiety disorder that affects a child’s ability to speak in certain social situations despite having the ability to speak comfortably in others. Rather than being a choice or simple shyness, selective mutism is understood as an anxiety-based response where the child’s nervous system enters a “freeze” state in environments that feel overwhelming, such as school or unfamiliar social settings.

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PBS The Podcast brings together professionals to shed light on important topics in the special needs and disability field.

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  • Creator
    Menna Mahrous
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    34
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