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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Early Childhood On-The-Go podcast, we explore the science of reading and what it really means for early childhood professionals and families. Joined by literacy expert Lynn Hall, we unpack the research behind reading development, dispel common misconceptions, and discuss practical ways to support children's literacy long before formal reading instructio...

Send us Fan Mail  Water safety is an essential topic for every family, especially those caring for young children and children with developmental disabilities. In this episode of Early Childhood On-The-Go , host Kayla O'Neill talks with occupational therapy student, researcher, and lifelong water safety advocate, Jodi Sarno, about her research exploring caregivers' perceptions of water s...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Katie Herron, Director of the Early Childhood Center, interviews Myra Geddes, the General Manager of Social Impact at Good Start Early Learning, Australia's largest child care provider.

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Katie Herron talks with Charm Mosley, a School Psychologist and the CEO of SuperPsyched Support, about early childhood mental health and supporting children with behaviors. You can learn more about Charm Mosely on the following platforms: Website - https://www.charmkmosley.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569313685238#  Instagram - https://www.instagra...

Send us Fan Mail Kayla O'Neill talks with labor and delivery nurse, Hilary Erickson. Postpartum Resources: Post-birth warning signs handout Postpartum Support International National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (talk, text, or chat) 1-833-TLC-MAMA You can find Erickson on: Website: The Pregnancy Nurse Instagram:   The Pregnancy Nurse® - Birth Educator (@pregnancynurse) • Instagram photos an...

Send us Fan Mail In this in episode of Early Childhood On The Go , we sit down with Paul Castle, a Canadian-born artist, author, and social media creator who’s redefining representation in children’s literature and online storytelling. Living with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a condition that causes gradual vision loss, Paul brings a powerful perspective on creativity, inclusion, and resilience. Through...

Send us Fan Mail Research Associates and Developmental Therapist Kayla O'Neill talks to Research Associate, Developmental Therapist, and former preschool teacher Lynne Hall about different was to enhance reading and language development in children age 5-6.

Send us Fan Mail Research Associates and Developmental Therapist Kayla O'Neill talks to Research Associate, Developmental Therapist, and former preschool teacher Lynne Hall about different was to enhance reading and language development in toddlers, the pre-reading and writing stages for ages two to four. 

Send us Fan Mail This episode will explore how the brain builds its ability to read. Hosts are Developmental Therapist Kayla O'Neill and early literacy specialist Lynne Hall.

Send us Fan Mail This episode dives into the world of emergent literacy. It explores the first steps in literacy from birth to age two. Host is developmental therapist, Kayla O'Neil and literacy expert, Lynne Hall.

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Katie Herron talks with Family Specialist, Marcie Beers about why having high expectations for children with disabilities is important. 

Send us Fan Mail Literacy begins long before a child reads their first word. In this illuminating conversation with early childhood expert Lynne Hall, we uncover the five foundational literacy skills every young child needs to develop before formal reading instruction begins.

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Katie Herron from the Early Childhood Center talks with Adria Nassim about her perspective on disability as it relates to early childhood. Adria Nassim received a Batchelor of Arts in English and a minor in Spanish from Brescia University, a small Catholic liberal arts university in Owensboro, Kentucky in 2010. She is a research assistant (RA) at the Indiana Institute on Disab...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Katie Herron and Lynne Hall from the Early Childhood Center at Indiana University talk about challenging behaviors and how to support children before those behaviors happen.

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Katie Herron and Lynne Hall from the Early Childhood Center talk about setting up your preschool classroom for suscess with clear communication, flexibility, and family engagement. They highlight the Suspension and Expulsion Prevention Checklist created by the Indiana Office of Early Childhood and Out of School Learning. It can be found here: https://www.in.gov/fssa/carefinder...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Katie Herron and Research Associate Lynne Hall continue their discussion about preschool suspension and expulsion.

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Katie Herron and Research Associate Lynne Hall talk about the frequency of suspension and expulsion in preschool and some of the reasons behind it. 

Send us Fan Mail Early Childhood Center Research Associate, Kayla O'Neill, interviews Developmental Therapist, Katherine Hargreaves about using the coaching model to deliver services to children in Indiana. Hargreaves has worked in both early intervention and/or Early Head Start in Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, Illinois, and Indiana. As part of the Indiana First Steps system, she has s...

Send us Fan Mail Early Childhood Center Research Assistant, Kayla O'Neill, interviews Occupational Therapist Nancy Simmons on Mental Well Being in Early Intervention.

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Katie Herron interviews Mike Nevins, a research associate with the Center on Community Living and Careers (CCLC)at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Indiana University, Bloomington. Nevins has a background in transition and postsecondary planning for students with high support needs, community based postsecondary programs, person centered planning, and college...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Katie Herron talks about transitions with Betty Lou Rowe, an educational consultant for the Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) and Indiana School Mental Health Initiative (ISMHI) at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Indiana University, Bloomington.

Send us Fan Mail Lynne Hall, Reserch Associate at the Early Childhood Center, Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Indiana University interviews Alex Otto a former pre-school teacher and current Head Start administrator. 

Send us Fan Mail Early Childhood Center Research Assistant, Kayla O'Neill, interviews Service Coordinator and Educational Resources Specialist, Charissa Darland on tips for working with families.

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Katie Herron interviews long-time First Steps Service Coordinator and Research Assistant about how to help families transition out of First Steps.

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Katie Herron from the Early Childhood Center interviews long-time preschool teacher and Research Associate, Lynne Hall, on implicit bias in the early childhood classroom.