My Child Has Disabilities Now What?

On this episode we are talking with Christina Lovaas of TUCCI Learning Solutions. Where the agency provides the right solutions for the individual’s learning environment. For over 3 decades, TUCCI LEARNING SOLUTIONS, has been providing ABA direct service and coaching for educators and parents of birth to 3, school age children and adults with a diagnosis of autism and challenging behavioral diffic...

On this episode we are talking with Jonathan Cobb, father of Sage, an 18 year old with cerebral palsy, depression, anxiety and related mental illnesses. Sage’s journey from almost dying at birth to being accepted at university is anything but a straight line and is a story of family, therapists, schools, friends and other organizations all going above and beyond. 

Meet Sarah Thomas, Nolan’s mother. Unique signs, new mom and meeting milestones, this mom leaned in and listened to the experts. A story of parental strength and perseverance that is absolute.

On this episode we are talking with Ken Prodger and Scott Gill from Special Needs Planning Group, a fiduciary, fee-based financial planning team. Their professional and compassionate team understands the unique challenges that families who have children with special needs face, and they are committed to helping their clients achieve their financial goals while ensuring the long-term financial secu...

Here is the conclusion of “The Siblings Perspective”. With Mayah Gallego younger sister to twin Autistic brothers and our son Graydon Carr, 3 years older than our daughter Taylor. We hope you get some great information and new perspectives listening to both our guest.

When we were planning this episode we both felt strongly this would be a lot of great information regarding a siblings perspectives for a family with a member having a disability. Our first guest is Mayah Gallego younger sister to twin Autistic brothers. Our second is Graydon Carr our son, 3 years older than our daughter Taylor. We hope you get some great information and new perspectives listening...

Melissa Gagne is an attorney specializing in special education and has been helping parents navigate the special education system for decades.  She shares her expertise, knowledge and experience as a mom to a son with profound autism. Melissa talks about the launch of “IEP Slay”, an exciting online affordable subscription-based service for parents to access resources, guidance and help preparing f...

On this episode we are talking with Molly Turner founder of Skills of Life Café, a mobile café in Santa Cruz, California, that provides employment opportunities for teens with special needs and offers teens and young adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to gain experience as well as employment by serving in the community.

On this episode our guest is Dr. Marylinn Reinhardt a proud mother of a special needs daughter who was her inspiration for creating Hospital and IV dentistry for special needs. She saw how difficult it was to find dental care for her daughter thus felt a need to create a program that would help deliver the most compassionate and professional care for the special needs community.

On this episode we talk to a couple of dads about what it’s really like from a dad’s perspective raising a child with disabilities. Come alone on their journey of ups and downs, learning as they explain their challenges, and rewards, of raising such a child.

On this episode Sherrean and Dave will be talking about more of our story and experiences with our daughter in the early years. While learning more each day about our journey ahead for all of us. Some of the harsh realities and starting to learn how to keep the train on the tracks with every new day. We are calling it “Our Story-Version 2.0”.

On this episode we are talking with Riley Mulcahy, the driving force behind The Riley Project, a platform dedicated to empowering individuals who learn differently. With a mission to foster inclusivity, spark meaningful conversations, and provide vital resources, Riley Mulcahy is on a quest to make a lasting impact. Through innovative storytelling, cutting-edge research, and educational initiative...

On this episode we are talking with staff from the Landmark College Success Center. Sandra Fishler, Director, Sarah Firestein, Senior Learning Specialist and PEERS Facilitator and Oindrila Das, Learning Specialist and PEERS facilitator. The Landmark College Success Center, established in 2021, offers coaching and PEERS workshops for neurodivergent teens, young adults, and adults. PEERS, Program fo...

On this episode we are talking with Trudy Marsh Grable who spent over 30 years working as director of community and family services at the nonprofit agency Parents Helping Parents, where she developed programs, raised funds, supported families, and helped build more inclusive communities.  She also is a mom of an adult daughter with developmental disabilities.  In the 90s she started a support gro...

Today we are continuing our talk with Lynne Gallego, mom to twin sons with autism. She has walked the journey of ups and downs losing her husband along the way. She continues her inspirational story and gives insight and a positive perspective for others. In part 2 of "Keep asking".

Today’s guest we are talking with Lynne Gallego, mom to twin sons with autism, has walked the journey of ups and downs losing her husband along the way. She has an inspirational story and gives insight and a positive perspective for others.”

Today we are talking with Kathleen Foley-Hughes, who opened a cafe in 2003 dedicated to employing people with disabilities after realizing there were limited vocational educational options for her son and others with disabilities. Fast forward to 2025 and Ada’s Café, is a thriving business and pillar of success in the community. Ada’s Cafe is a place where those with disabilities learn all aspects...

On this episode we are talking with Dr. Damon Korb, a board-certified developmental and behavioral pediatrician.  As the clinic director for Center for Developing Minds, he guides a team of child development experts that care for children and young adults who are struggling. Join us as we discuss his work and how your child could benefit from the programs and services the center offers. 

On this episode we are talking with Paula Reardon, mom to two sons with autism.  One son entering college and another in elementary school and the challenges associated with educational, medical, and social systems and never taking no for an answer when it’s what your child needs.

Today’s guest is, Dr. Calvin Wheeler, MD, Pediatric Neurologist, recently retired from Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional and Medical Director of Undergraduate and Graduate medical education, having served in that role for seven years. Prior to that he was the physician-in-chief of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Fremont and the Greater Southern Alameda Area for 18 years. Durin...

On today’s episode we have the pleasure of talking with Maria Daane, the Executive Director of Parents Helping Parents (PHP), located in Silicon Valley.  Parents Helping Parents supports parents whose children - or adult children - have disabilities. Parents Helping Parents offers 600 training and support groups online each year as well as a robust website visited by 200,000 annually.  Maria has b...

Timothy Reed Murphy, Surf Therapy Specialist shares how he built a professional life that combines his greatest passions– wander lusting and bringing humanity closer together through giving back and how your child with disabilities can participate in surf therapy. Timothy has been working with children with disabilities, veterans, and other at-risk communities. He is a well-known and popular membe...

Today we are talking with Allen Lillie, former San Andreas Regional Center, Service Coordinator, who walks us through the regional center services and programs available to families in California. If you have a child with a disability tune in and find out how to access these critical services. 

Episode 2 discusses living options. Amy Parham, mom of a 20 year old daughter, nonverbal recently placed her in a residential living home.  Sherrean discusses Taylor’s current living situation in housing built for people with developmental disabilities. Positives and challenges of determining what is the best placement for your child.

On this first episode Dave and Sherrean are interviewed by Brian Bernasconi at PodCats Studio in Los Gatos CA. On this episode you will get the background story about us and our daughter Taylor who has sever disabilities.