Rockin the Difference

Aubrie Forte has been a special person in our lives for almost 17 years now. She has been a teacher in special education and now works directly with schools to support programs on campus, with students, teachers and families. She was Ryan's teacher throughout elementary school and is lovingly known as Ryan's Forever Teacher because she continues to be a part of his life.  She has a BA in SpED and...

Being a mom of a blind and autistic adult, you have many experiences and learn so many things.  Some of the most valuable things you learn are from your child themselves.  In this episode I share 8 valuable things I have learned from my kid.     If you would like to share your stories please DM on Instagram @rockin_the_difference or email rockinthedifference@gmail.com   Please rate and review this...

This episode I talk with Pat Coskran, a father of 37 year old Sean, who is autistic.   He has been a special education teacher and coach in the Special Olympics.  He is also the author of "Growing up with Sean" found where most books are sold.  He shares his perspective as a dad, finding connection with community in his way as he took over being Sean's primary caregiver; his struggle with his ego...

In this episode I share how connections with my friends and my community inside and outside of the special needs space has been a life saver for me.   I didn't realize how much I needed to connect with others in order to feel fulfilled in my life.  This can take a lot when you're raising a special needs kid, but it is vital and the effort to get connected is well worth it.  If you can any informat...

In this special episode I bring on my amazing friends, Ashley, Tricia and Parisa, better known as the BBBs or Bonded By Blindness.  We have an amazing bond because we all have blind kids. And although we all have unique stories, we can relate to each other on this journey.  And it is so important to have someone to relate to in this special needs life.  We share our stories and experience, share l...

This episode talks about the AAAs of moving forward through the challenges and fears you face being a special needs parent and how working through these ideas could help you live a happy special life. 

In this episode I continue sharing my experience of becoming a special needs mom.  After first finding out my baby was blind, a second diagnosis was on its way.   I share how this impacted me and how I moved forward with it.  I hope it can resonate with many of you. 

In this first episode of Rockin The Difference, Chandra shares how her journey of being a parent of a special needs kid began. 

Trailer introducing Rockin the Difference, a podcast meant to connect with people living alongside someone with special needs.