8 episodes
Therapy Unmasked Ability Innovations
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- Kids & Family
To all the parents out there who are facing the challenges of parenting, embracing the highs and lows, but most importantly, who are determined to see their child thrive! We're here to unmask the secrets of child development.
Join us as we dive deep into conversations that matter, featuring therapists, doctors, influencers, and some of the most brilliant mom brains out there. Are you ready for an exclusive look into the world of therapy? Welcome to "Therapy Unmasked" - where we decode the mysteries of child development, one episode at a time.
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Executive Functioning and Emotional Regulation With Wendy Bertagnole
Wendy sat down with us today and shared how she has seen executive functioning and emotional regulation skills not only change her child's life but many others as well.
Wendy took her knowledge from teaching in special education classrooms and combined it with her desire to do more. This is where she found interest in learning more about emotional regulation, she also has a child that needs support with this and some sensory needs as well. Not only was Wendy able to take these skills and help her own children find tools to be successful, she was able to do that for herself as well. More recently Wendy has dived into helping children and even college aged students with executive functioning skills and she has been able to change many lives.
Listen in if you want to hear more from Wendy Bertagnole and all of the incredible knowledge she poses. We can't wait to sit down with her in the future and learn more! If you would like to contact Wendy directly you can reach her at wbertagnole@gmail.com.
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Bridging the Gap Between Parents and Professionals
In today's episode we sit down with Kelby, one of our students at Ability Innovations. Kelby is currently working on his doctorate of Occupational Therapy, part of this is creating his capstone project.
Kelby has decided to create a pamphlet to bridge the gap between parents and providers. Today he explained it all, we are so excited for this to become a resource for parents.
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From Being a Picky Eater as a Child to Becoming a Feeding Therapist
Aarone Cefalo is a licensed Occupational Therapist at Ability Innovations. As a child Aarone was a pretty picky eater, as he got older he decided to turn this struggle into a profession and help other children. He was first introduced to Feeding Therapy in OT school, once he graduated he was able to get a certification for Feeding Therapy.
Today we were able to talk with Aarone about feeding therapy from a professional's stand point. He was able to share some examples of things he does at home with his children and in sessions to see the best results for his children.
Additionally, Aarone listed a couple resources for parents, one of which being our own online course. This course allows parents to gain access to knowledge about occupational, speech, physical, and of course feeding therapy guidance and more in depth tactics to use in the home. Our course is currently on $19.99 a month and you gain access to all sorts of video content and a community of parents and therapists.
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How Loving My Child Who Has an Autism Diagnosis, Helped Me Learn to Love Myself!
Kierca Hansen, a mom of two beautiful children, shares the journey of navigating their oldest daughters level 3 autism diagnosis.
Kierca shares their own journey on finding services during the pandemic, and how play-based therapy has shaped her child into who she is today!
Kierca also shares how accepting everything her daughter is/does and loving her unconditionally, has helped in her own self love journey.
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All things insurance with Megan and Desiree
Join us while we answer all your burning questions about deductibles, copays, and so much more!
Megan and Desiree are both experts in all things billing and insurance. Listen as we pick their brains and get the answers to all of your questions.
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Pediatric Feeding Therapy from a mom's perspective
Sarah Sidwell, Nick's wife, speak to us about her experience of having her children in Feeding Therapy!
Joing us as we hear about the gradual progress of her children conquering their fears, how she as a mother overcame these challenges, and how she helped her children continue their progress after therapy.
We strive to help you find others out there that you can relate to as well as get advice. If you have any questions you can reach us at outreach@abilityinnovations.com!
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