The Special Needs Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that discuss topics that would be relevant to parents of children who have special needs. Some of the featured podcast always focus on a particular special need, while other vary in topic. The Coffee Klatch released an episode on April 25, 2012. This episode is called “The Thinking Persons Guide to Autism”. This episode features guests who are editors and among the most respected and admired autism advocates in the country. They are: Shannon Rosa, Jennifer Myers, Carol Greenburg, Emily Willingham, Kassiane Sibley, and Christa Dalhstrom. The Coffee … Continue reading →

Every week, the Special Needs Podcast Roundup scours the internet to bring you brand new episodes of podcasts that discuss things that are relevant to parents of kids who have special needs. This makes it easy for you to quickly find an interesting podcast to listen to, whenever you have the time. The Mayo Clinic has an episode of “Medical Edge Radio” that was released on March 7, 2012. This episode is called “Why Not Hearing Aids?” This episode features Mayo Clinic Dr. David Hawkins. He discuses when it might be time to consider getting hearing aids. Hold the Gluten … Continue reading →

The Special Needs Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that discuss subjects that are relevant to parents of kids who have special needs. This is a really easy way to keep up with some of your favorite podcasts, and to find ones that are new to you. NPR has an episode of “Morning Edition” that was released on February 27, 2012. This episode is called “New Methods Could Speed Up Repair Of Injured Nerves”. Scientists have developed a technique that reconnects severed ends of a nerve. This allows it to begin carrying messages again very quickly. This … Continue reading →

Ready for more podcasts? The Special Needs Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that discuss topics that are relevant to parents of children who have special needs. This is the easiest way to find out about when your favorite podcasts update, or to find brand new podcasts. Mayo Clinic has an episode that was released on February 24, 2012. This episode is called “Treating Fuchs’ Dystrophy”. In this episode, Mayo Clinic Dr. Keith Baratz talks about treatment options for this eye disorder, which is a progressive disorder that can cause a hazy deposit to build up over … Continue reading →

Every week, the Special Needs Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that discuss topics that are relevant to parents of children who have special needs. You can listen to the podcasts while you are driving, or while you are doing other tasks around the house. Listening to a podcast is a great way to learn something new. The Parents Journal has an episode that was released on February 13, 2012. This episode is called “Practical Tips for Parents Who Work From Home”. It features Leslie Spencer-Pyle, an expert on how to manage a home-based career or business … Continue reading →

It is time for the Special Needs Podcast Roundup! One of the great things about podcasts is that you can listen to them while working on another task, (like washing dishes, or folding laundry). This gives busy parents of special needs children an opportunity to keep up to date with news that relates to a variety of special needs. The Coffee Klatch released a new episode on February 8, 2012. This episode is called “NY Times Op Ed Gone Wrong – Ritalin Gone Wrong”. In this episode, Dr. Charles Parker, the author of “ADHD Medication Rules” joins host Marianne. They … Continue reading →