Special Kid School Talk

All parents are concerned about giving their child with attention deficit disorder prescription medications—and no one can blame them.  The internet is full of myths and incorrect information, but medication for ADD is very often life altering for our kids.  Dr. Kari is joined by developmental pediatrician Dr. James Varga who discusses the pros, and pros, and pros, and cons of ADD/ADHD medications.  This tremendous show is a must-listen for all parents of kids with attention deficit disorder.  Call in with your questions!  Dr. Varga’s website:  http://www.tenthstpeds.com. You can download all 40 amazing episodes of my popular show by visiting my website and joining my community of parents and professionals who care about children with special learning needs.Get all 40 of my Special Kid School Talk episodes on my website for *FREE*.

The IEP is over and you’re unhappy with one or more of the provisions in your child’s IEP.  Maybe it’s the placement, or services, or accommodations, or goals.  All you know is that you want more for your child and you want to know what to do next!  The phase after the IEP is daunting to most of us (me too!).  Dr. Kari interviews Jeff Gottlieb, special needs attorney, who provides you with tips and strategies for success at a due process/ fair hearing.  Mr. Gottlieb will describe the resolution, mediation, and due process procedures so you know what to expect and discuss how to prepare for each type of meeting. This show will prepare you to be a more successful advocate for your child, even if you never have to file for due process.  Mr. Gottlieb will take questions so be sure to phone in.  Mr. Gottlieb’s website: www.specialeducationattorneyatlaw.com.Get all 40 episodes of Special Kid School Talk on my website for *FREE*.

Sensory processing is an area that so many parents are interested to learn about!  We talk about how the information a child takes in with his or her senses can be misunderstood by the body and lead to anxiety reactions.  Dr. Kari welcomes Jackie Linder Olson, who shares ways to help your child with sensory processing and regulation issues in the home, community, and classroom.  Be sure to call in with your questions, submit questions during the broadcast via the chat room, or email questions before the broadcast to Dr. Kari at klmiller555@sbcglobal.net.  Ms. Olson’s website: www.sensoryparenting.comGet all 40 episodes of Special Kid School Talk on my website for *FREE*.

Perhaps your toddler has a stutter, or has trouble putting words together to communicate.  If your child is having difficulty, you want to know what you can do at home, and how to find trained help.  Join us for an expert interview with speech and language therapist, Roberta Tishman.  Be sure to call in with your questions, submit questions during the broadcast via the chat room, or email questions before the broadcast to Dr. Kari at klmiller555@sbcglobal.net.   If your child has language or speech difficulties, you don’t want to miss this show! Ms. Tishman’s website:  http://bhslc.comGet all 40 episodes of Special Kid School Talk on my website for *FREE*.

Short show giving parents the signs to determine if their child is gifted and has special learning needs such as learning disabilities. This show is a quick introduction to "twice exceptional" students. Also available on Dr. Miller's blog as an article http://millereducationalexcellence.comGet all 40 episodes of Special Kid School Talk on my website for *FREE*.