Stephen and Lori Saux

If We Knew Then - Down Syndrome Podcast

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We are Stephen and Lori Saux and welcome to the If We Knew Then Podcast. We are parents of two children and one of them has Down Syndrome, Liam. When Liam was born we didn’t know very much about Down Syndrome and most of the information we did have didn’t seem very hopeful and positive. Well this podcast aims to share honest and useful conversations about supports, therapies, education and society as it pertains to Down Syndrome advocacy and parenting.

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Stephen and Lori Saux

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Introduction - Our Down Syndrome Advocacy Story 17.04.2020 0:52

Hello and welcome to the If We Knew Then Podcast. We are parents of two children and one of them has Down Syndrome, Liam. When Liam was born we didn't know very much about Down Syndrome and most of the information we did have didn't seem very hopeful and positive. Well this podcast aims to share honest and useful conversations about supports, therapies, education and society as it pertains to Down...

4. In-School Physical Therapy - Down Syndrome - Natalie Spiteri 13.04.2020 24:45

PT in School. Qualifying for services and what to expect with a child with Down Syndrome. Interview with Pediatric Physical Therapist Natalie Spiteri. Full Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/04/24/4-in-school-physical-therapy-natalie-spiteri/3/ Please follow us on Twitter @ifweknewthenPOD you can drop us a line on our Facebook page @ifweknewthenPOD or visit ou...

3. Early Intervention Physical Therapy - Down Syndrome - Natalie Spiteri 13.04.2020 30:00

Early Intervention PT. What is it? How to get it? What to expect and how can parents of children with Down Syndrome use it to its fullest. Interview with Pediatric Physical Therapist Natalie Spiteri. Full Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/04/24/3-early-intervention-physical-therapy-natalie-spiteri/3/ Gross Motor Skills for Children With Down Syndrome: A Guid...

2. All That Annual Stuff - IEP and Assessments 13.04.2020 35:21

Dealing with IEP's and Assessments that seem to happen around our children’s birthdays. Talking through the process of these events in our lives and how they effect all IEP families. Not just those associated with Down Syndrome. Full Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/04/23/2-all-that-annual-stuff-iep-and-assessments/3/ Please follow us on Twitter @ifweknewthen...

1. COVID-19 and IEPs - Special Episode with Georgianna Junco-Kelman 13.04.2020 54:00

What should we do at this time? Are IEP's happening? What should we expect? How does this impact next school year? We feel fortunate that Liam's Elementary School Team is doing their best to support us in helping Liam access his schoolwork. We know that this is not always the case and that parents are having a lot of questions. We hope this helps to answer some of them. Thank you to Georgianna a...