Returning Guest (Shannon Lee)

In today's episode, we had the pleasure of welcoming back Shannon Lee as our guest. Shannon is a renowned advocate for special needs children and has been actively involved in various initiatives to improve their lives. During the show, she shared with us some of the things she has been up to lately, including her recent efforts to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by special needs children and their families.
Shannon also gave invaluable tips for parents of children on the spectrum. She discussed the importance of early intervention, the benefits of engaging with support groups, and the need to focus on children's strengths rather than their weaknesses. Her insights were truly enlightening and will undoubtedly be of great help to many parents.

Finally, Shannon spoke candidly about her experience as a mother with special needs kids. She shared some of the joys and struggles she has faced along the way and offered words of encouragement to other parents who may be going through similar experiences. Her honesty and warmth were truly inspiring, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have had her on the show.

Resources for Parents

You are your child’s most important teacher and advocate. Don't allow anyone to make crucial decisions for your child. Please reach out if you have any questions.

My interviews (with video) advocating for children and adults with disabilities in my area.
Interview 1
https://wjhg.com/2023/11/17/some-parents-speak-out-against-bay-district-schools/

Follow-up interview

https://wjhg.com/2023/12/07/bds-superintendent-provides-update-school-students-with-unique-abilities/

email ms.shannon123@gmail.com

Twitter/X:

@cruelspark

Books:
Autism and Education: The Way I See It: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know Dr. Temple Grandin

The Loving Push, 2nd Edition: A Guide to Successfully Prepare Spectrum Kids for Adulthood

Dr. Temple Grandin

Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control: Volume 1 Heather T Forbes

Claude T. Ashley, M.D., P.h.D- Innovative Healthcare Dothan

Dr. Temple Gradin- https://templegrandin.com

Neuroimmune Foundation | Inflammatory Brain Conditions

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

https://assistiveware.com/learn-aac/do-we-need-augmentative-alternative-communication-strategies

Parenting Resources | Heather T. Forbes, LCSW | Beyond Consequences Institute

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(We faced an issue with the video recording of this episode due to an error on the streaming site that I used. As a result, you will only hear from the guest speaker, and there will be no audio from me throughout the episode. If you want to know what I said during the episode, I highly recommend listening to the audio version of the show. I had initially decided not to share the video of this episode because of the technical difficulty. Still, the guest speaker shared some essential information related to the topic of discussion.)