The Interactive Journey
Join Interactive Kids Coworkers- Megann Czekalski, Logan MacIntosh, and Rachel Watson as they explore the journeys of parents, children, and professionals navigating a challenging world of various diagnoses, life transitions, and being human.
Episodes
Join the Interactive Journey for an insightful conversation with Dr. Jed Baker, a leading expert in social skills training! Discover the journey behind his influential "pink and purple book" and his practical approaches to helping individuals navigate social challenges. Learn about his views on everything impacting social functioning to his upcoming Social Skills Summit.
Meet Raymond Wos, Jr. a neurodivergent individual with ADHD and autism, who shares his experiences navigating life and education. Ray discusses the importance of accommodations, like 504 plans, and expresses concern over potential legislative changes that could impact access to these supports. He highlights the significance of self-advocacy for students with disabilities and describes his efforts to create a Disability Student Unio...
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Emma and her mom, Shana, as they share their journey navigating life with autism! From day program to being apart of the 'Ezra' Cast , discover the power of acceptance, advocacy, and finding your place on the spectrum. Plus, hear Shana's invaluable advice for parents and teachers on creating inclusive environments. Get ready for laughs, insights, and a whole lot of heart!
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On this episode, Erin Lichtenwalner tells us about the development and implementation of a program designed to educate law enforcement and other first responders about interacting with individuals with disabilities. It details how a specific incident involving a student with autism prompted the creation of specialized training. The training aims to equip officers with the knowledge and tools to de-escalate situations, understand se...
Meet Director of Instruction, Programs & Services, Erin Lichtenwalner and explore the innovative world of the Atlantic County Special Services School District, where acceptance and understanding create a one-of-a-kind learning environment. This isn't your typical school; it's a place where individualized support, community partnerships, and a sky's the limit vision are helping students of all abilities thrive. In this episode, ...
Karly Forman Cohen shares her personal journey and the story of Raise the Bar, a nonprofit providing support and community for families with children with disabilities living in Camden, NJ. Learn about their programs and the importance of raising expectations and promoting inclusivity.
Ever wondered what it's like inside a Children Trauma Healing Center? We take you on the road with us to Turnersville, New Jersey, to visit Demi Banch and her practice. Demi shares her journey into therapy, the importance of understanding trauma beyond the event itself, and the power of play. Get ready for an insightful conversation about child-led play therapy, the neurobiology of play, and practical tips for supporting children a...
In this episode, "The Interactive Journey" welcomes Mary Ry Moyer and Kirby Reid from The Ark of Atlantic County to share stories about supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Discover how The Ark empowers people to live fulfilling lives through residential programs, adult day habilitation, family services, and more. Learn about volunteer opportunities, membership benefits, and upcoming events. Find...
After navigating the challenges of raising a child with a rare disease, she was inspired to dedicate her life to advocacy and supporting disabled families. Today we welcome Leslie Ponzo who will be sharing about her work with The Connected Parent, a comprehensive one-stop hub of resources, local to you and reviews, for those hard to find services that your family needs.
From burnt-out therapist to business owner, Sophia Apgar is shaking up the world of speech therapy! In this episode, Sophia shares her journey of opening Insight Speech and Swallowing and her mission to provide accessible, personalized care. She discusses her specialties, including dysphagia and AAC, and her passion for helping clients achieve functional communication in their daily lives. Get ready for practical advice, inspiring ...
The "Feeding Matters Podcast" features an interview with Jacqueline, the CEO of Feeding Matters, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders. Jacqueline discusses her journey with the organization, the complexities of distinguishing between picky eating and genuine feeding disorders, and the importance of early intervention and holistic family support. She emphasizes th...
Welcome back to The Interactive Journey. On this episode meet Dr. Phil, a pediatric dentist based out of Delran, NJ. Check out this podcast to hear more about his philosophy and approach to pediatric dentistry, overall oral health, and some tips for parents looking for a dentist.
Website: https://tlbdentistry.com/contact-us/
Meet Tim Rohrer, a young adult with autism! He joined us on the podcast to discuss disability inclusion, tools and resources he has created to educate individuals, schools, and employers how to breakdown the stigma and foster a culture of acceptance and support. Check this podcast out to hear more about what Tim is up to , and how you can support a more inclusive environment.
In this episode catch up with one of your hosts Logan, hear about all the life changes happening, as well as more into how she ended up in this field as an LCSW.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast is not a replacement for the therapeutic relationship in psychotherapy or counseling relationship. The information in this podcast is not intended to replace professional advice of an individual familiar to your speci...
Meet Hurley Alderman and Chrissy Poutlon co-founders of Hurley's Heroes. Hurley's Heroes is a non-profit organization based out of Maple Shade , NJ that provides services to adults with various developmental & intellectual disabilities.
Check out this podcast to hear more about how Hurley's Heroes came to be, what types of services they offer in the community, and how to VOLUNTEER and be apart of their organization.
Meet Dr. Sarah Allen, Ph.D., CBIS, a mother, author, and pediatric neuropsychologist with 15 years clinical experience.
Check out this podcast to hear more from Dr. Sarah about the importance of raising successful, happy, and connected kids EVEN without a parenting handbook.
Website: https://www.brainbehaviorbridge.com/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094ZRK54H/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?creativeASIN=B094ZRK54H&linkCode=w00&lin...
The Interactive Journey welcomes back Brian Lopez from season 1! Brian is founder of Kutz for a Cause and Owner of Hair Hustler Studios in Marlton, NJ .
Kutz for a cause is a program that cuts hair for individuals with special needs- or those who may need a little extra care- for a discounted price, and all proceeds are donated to The Arc of Atlantic County!
Check out this episode to catch up with Brian and all the good things he ...
Meet Jared Silverstein! A father, husband, founder of P2/Puzzle Pieces Squared, personal trainer, motivational speaker and SO MUCH MORE.
P2 is a non profit that helps provide Autism support & awareness to local families and organizations. With the overall goal of providing support and change through financial resources.
Listen to this podcast, your life will be changed just by hearing the passion and vision Jared has for his o...
Hello Interactive Journey Listeners! Check out this episode to hear from Sammy Zweben Co-Creator of ZZ Dance! Sammy shares with us her unique life journey Dancing and Acting that led her to ZZ Dance doing what she loves!
ZZ Dance offers a program called ZZ Jams that is a Dance Class specifically for Kids with Special Needs & Abilities.
Website: https://zzdance.dance/
Also Mentioned: https://www.holtonsheroes.org/
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