THE SJ CHILDS SHOW-Building a Community of Inclusion

Send us a text What happens when your entire life changes in an instant? For Sara Freeman Smith, losing 95% of her vision wasn"t the end of her story—it was the beginning of something much greater. In this profound conversation, Sara shares her remarkable journey as a disability advocate, career navigator, and author o

Send us a text Ever wondered why some brilliant minds struggle with reading, writing, or math? What if the key isn"t trying harder, but learning differently? Dr. Emily Levy, founder of EBL Coaching, takes us into the world of multi-sensory learning strategies that transform education for students with diverse learning

Send us a text What does authentic autism advocacy look like when powered by faith? Ron Sandison offers a compelling answer in this thought-provoking conversation from the International Autism Summit. As a mental health professional speaking to over 30,000 people annually across 70 events worldwide, Ron brings a unique

Send us a text What happens when a simple strep throat infection triggers a devastating autoimmune response that attacks your brain? At age 13, Ethan Pompeo"s life changed overnight when mysterious motor tics, compulsive behaviors, and overwhelming anxiety suddenly appeared, beginning a two-decade journey toward answer

Send us a text Craig Parks transforms our understanding of connection with autistic children through the profound language of music. Drawing from his dual expertise as both a professional musician and father to an autistic son, Craig reveals how music became the bridge that helped his non-verbal toddler communicate and

Send us a text Dr. Gilly Kahn brings a refreshing perspective to our understanding of ADHD, particularly in women, through her dual expertise as both a clinical psychologist and someone with lived experience. Her powerful reframing of ADHD not as an attention deficit but as an "overabundance of attention" challenges co