If We Knew Then - Down Syndrome Podcast

116. Mother Asana: “The Art and Voice of Autism” with Gina Uricchio

Mother Asana merges the focus of Ally’s art and expression with Gina’s yoga practice and meditation insights. Gina is a devotee to her Spiritual Practice for over 20 years influenced by many practitioners & styles. Her trainings landed her teaching Slow Flow Yoga, YOGA for Cancer & Mindfulness for the Special Parent. Creating Connection is the cornerstone to her parenting & personal style. In her journey as a ‘warrior mom,’ Meditation & Asana has been instrumental in understanding & healing while raising a family with a special needs.
Website: https://www.motherasana.com/
Pre-Order the book: https://www.motherasana.com/shop/the-art-and-voice-of-autism
Instagram: @mother_asana
FaceBook: @motherasana
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2022/09/23/mother-asana-the-art-and-voice-of-autism-with-gina-uricchio/2/
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115. Functional Nutrition with Dr. Vaish Sarathy

Vaish is a Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Science Educator. She is the founder of  Functional Nutrition for Kids, and Plum Pudding Chemistry, both practices designed to optimize the learning potential of kids with Down Syndrome and/or Autism using both Functional Medicine and Non-Linear Education Principles.
Website: https://functionalnutritionforkids.com
Constipation Tool Kit: https://functionalnutritionforkids.com/constipationtoolkit
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2022/09/08/115-functional-nutrition-with-dr-vaish-sarathy/2/
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114. Liam Goes To Middle School: Leaving The Past Behind Us

We have learned a lot, some harsh realities and beautiful truths. We now move forward with eyes wide open, ready to learn from where we have been, into the unknown of middle school.
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2022/09/02/114-liam-starts-middle-school/2/
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113. Student Led IEPs to Determine Ones Own Path of Self-Advocacy with Ellen Coulston

The discussion on Self Determination in episode 83,  developed into an examination of the term “Self Determination” and what it means in the scope of determining ones self and ones path.  In this episode with Ellen Coulston we discuss Self Determination as a tool to promote independence, confidence and participation by student led IEP planning, making that student a part of the dialogue instead of a 3rd person participant in a conversation about their life goals.
I’m Determined: https://www.imdetermined.org
LifeCourse: https://www.lifecoursetools.com/
Ellen’s Podcast: ieproadtofreedom.com
Ellen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EllenRita220
CA Transition Alliance: http://www.catransitionalliance.org/catransitionalliance.aspx
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2022/08/18/113-student-led-ieps-to-determine-ones-own-path-of-self-advocacy-with-ellen-coulston/2/
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112. Seeing The Whole Child: Our Conversation with Licensed Child Psychologist Dr. Beverly Celotta

In this conversation we sit down with Dr. Beverly Celotta. Bev is a retired Licensed Child Psychologist who shares her knowledge about how to set all children up for success.
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2022/08/11/112-dr-beverly-celotta/2/
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111. Kicking Down Barriers: Our Conversation with College Kicker Caden Cox

In this episode we sit down with Caden Cox and his parents, Mari and Kevin, to talk about their history making and game changing journey to inclusion. Caden is the first person with Down syndrome to play as well as score in a NCAA/NJCCA College football game.
Caden’s JakeMax Collection: https://www.jakemax.com/collections/cadens-collection
'NEVER, is not in My Vocabulary' College Paper: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vm0d2tjtqs1r5ss/NEVER%2C%20is%20Not%20in%20My%20Vocabulary.pdf?dl=0
Caden’s College Power Point Presentation: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7jo7jh80mjs9ir7gmko77/Informative-Speech-Bill-of-Rights.pptx?dl=0&rlkey=trfd9vsx23xcenee826r3jv13
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2022/08/05/111-kicking-down-barriers-our-conversation-with-college-kicker-caden-cox/2/
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110. The Future of Research and the Hope on the Horizon with Eric Rubenstein

This week we have a wonderful conversation with Dr. Eric Rubenstein, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Boston University. We discuss equality and inclusion in research as it pertains to Down syndrome. 
Eric’s Website: https://sites.bu.edu/rubenstein/
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2022/07/29/110-the-future-of-research-and-the-hope-on-the-horizon-with-eric-rubenstein/2/
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109. Parenting Is Parenting: A Conversation with Paul and Kerry Daugherty

Today we have an open and candid conversation with the author of ‘An Uncomplicated Life’ Paul Daugherty and his wife Kerry about their approach to early education, college, dating, sex, marriage and lots of other things we are told our kids won’t do. ‘An Uncomplicated Life’ is a book we wish we would have found earlier with the beautiful message of “expecting instead of accepting”. Whether you have a person with Down syndrome in your life or not, this book should be one you read and then share with others.
Paul's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Uncomplicated-Life-Fathers-Exceptional-Daughter/dp/0062359959
Our First Episode with the Daugherty’s (Episode 90):  https://ifweknewthen.podbean.com/e/90-an-uncomplicated-life-a-father-s-memoir-of-his-exceptional-daughter-with-paul-and-kerry-daugherty/
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2022/07/22/109-parenting-is-parenting-a-conversation-with-paul-and-kerry-daugherty/2/
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108. Playground of Empathy and Empathable with Micah Kessel

In this episode we find a way to inclusion through empathy. Our conversation with Micah Kessel was an empowering and insightful discussion offering ways to focus our advocacy and to come from a more nurturing and loving place. Micah is the creator of Empathable and Playground of Empathy. These organizations work nationally with world-renowned academics to bridge science, technology, and art to amplify the intersectional experiences of the underserved at your place of business or learning.
Empathable: https://empathable.com
Playground of Empathy: https://empathable.com/playground/
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2022/07/14/108-playground-of-empathy-micah-kessel/2/
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107. Graduating Elementary School: A Culmination of What We Learned

Liam graduated from elementary school, on curriculum, in an inclusive classroom with his peers. We reflect on the moments that led to his accomplishment and what we could have done better if we knew then.
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2022/07/07/107-graduating-elementary-school-a-culmination-of-what-we-learned/2/
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106. Zeno Mountain Farm: Telling Stories of Diversity and Inclusion - Ila Halby

It was so nice spending some time with founder Ila Halby to talk about the Zeno Mountain Farm Camps, their feature film “Best Summer Ever” and the power of representation in film. Whether used as a noun or a verb, Zeno stands for inclusion.
Zeno’s Website: https://zenomountainfarm.org
Zeno’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/zenomountainfarm/
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2022/06/23/106-zeno-mountain-farm-telling-stories-of-diversity-and-inclusion-ila-halby/2/
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105. The Improvaneer Method: Using Improvisation To Build Skills and Change Perceptions - An interview with Rob Snow

In this episode we are joined by Rob Snow, the founder of The Improvaneer Method. The Improvaneer Method uses improvisation to build skills that will greatly improve social, workplace and lifetime opportunities in those with developmental disabilities. With both in-person and online classes, it is widely assessable and has been a real game changer for many people in our community. We also talk briefly about Rob’s book, ‘What I Should Have Said’ and his ‘Minimize The Mountain’ talk. 
Improvaneer Method:  https://www.theimprovaneermethod.com/
Rob’s Book ‘What I Should Have Said’: https://www.weneedasign.net/the-book
Minimize The Mountain (YouTube): https://youtu.be/MtZZ_7xZhT0
Stand Up for Downs: https://www.standupfordowns.org
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2022/06/17/105-the-improvaneer-method-using-improvisation-to-build-skills-and-change-perceptions-an-interview-with-rob-snow/2/
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