My Child Has Disabilities Now What?

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 initiatives, he is creating a safe space for diverse voices to shine. Let's dive in and explore the incredible work he is doing to support the 1 in 5 students who learn differently, and learn how we can all be part of a more informed and compassionate society.

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 group for families of children and adult children who experience challenging seizures. One area of passion is educating parents about person-centered planning. She has guided hundreds of individuals, families, and professional support teams through that process for many years, helping people find clarity, purpose, and practical steps toward the lives they envision.

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.”

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.

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. During those 18 years, he was a member of the Board of Directors and the Operations Management Group for The Permanente Medical Group. There are too many accomplishments to mention in this short opening. But, our most fond experience was when we first meet Dr. Wheeler and he walked picked up our daughter and saw her as a person and not just a patient.

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 member of the Adaptive Surf Community, and posts his experiences with over 26,000 followers on Instagram (@timothy_reed_murphy). On this episode discover how your child with disabilities can do the impossible.

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.