Education – Isaac's Autism in the Wild: Recent Episodes
Holly Bahme-Lytle
Technology can be an excellent tool for kids with special needs, but it’s essential to be aware of the risks involved. Preparing for safe online interactions is necessary, and it is critical to examine the particular risks and issues that youth with disabilities face online.The Isaac Foundation, along with Ed Richardson of the Spokane Police Department, will present tips and strategies to help guide your child to use technology and digital media safely and responsibly.Tips include:Recognize/identify the signs of cyberbullying.
Talk with your youth about online predators.
How to teach your youth about online safety.
Use of parental controls.
In this podcast I have my son, producer Tyler, join me. Tyler has been the only person who has been with me as long as the ISAAC Foundation has been in existence and can appreciate the evolution of what is accomplished under this roof and the difference it has made in the lives of families touched by autism.
This podcast is a bit of a vent at being overlooked along with many other organizations doing good work in the community.
Maria and Holly talk about the confusing world of special education. In this episode, we share our own IEP experiences (the good and not so good), and why it’s acceptable and encouraged to advocate for goals that are meaningful for your child – not necessarily settle for goals that are proposed by your teacher.
To connect with Maria for further questions about your child’s IEP, email: Maria@theisaacfoundation.org
Saturday, March 11
9am -1pm | Open House
4004 E Boone Ave. Spokane, WA 99202
Are you or someone you know living with a disability?
Are you confused about employment options, benefits, or finances?
Attend this event for answers! We will have on-site solutions from:
- DDA and DVR Case Managers (Service sign-up and Q&A)
- Mary McDirmid of Special Abilities Network (ABLE accounts and financial planning)
- Community Work Incentive Counselors (how work will impact benefits)
- Skils’kin Staff (job opportunities, resume building, and post-graduation concerns)
visit this link to learn more and register!
https://bit.ly/3ZqZOwP
Also, referenced in this podcast is Deb Skalabrin and her amazing online group called Parenting Beyond Defiance. Go check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3095960987308432
In this episode Holly and John Goodman share their experience doing Adaptive Fire Safety Education through the ISAAC Foundation and how the program builds skills that:
(1) helps individuals with disabilities learn the skills needed to survive a home fire – no matter their level of function and ability; and
(2) addresses risk for potential fire starting behavior.
Learn more:
Watch a special news segment featured by KHG Local News
https://www.khq.com/news/local-non-profit-helps-neurodivergent-kids-learn-about-fire-safety/article_c355c3a6-485e-11ed-9e72-9ffe3f482e9f.html
https://theisaacfoundation.configio.com/page/fire-safety-learning
In this podcast, parents discuss ways their children have learned to use their voice to advocate for themselves.
In this episode Mindy, a special education resource room teacher shares with Maria her unique perspectives as a teacher working with children with autism and other delays.
May is Williams Syndrome Acceptance Month. Joining me for this episode of Isaac’s Autism in the Wild podcast is self-advocate Laine Anderson who shares with me her journey as a young woman living with Williams Syndrome. We chatted about her early years along with some of the medical challenges associated with Williams Syndrome. Show Notes: … Read More Read More
⚠️TRIGGER WARNING⚠️ In this episode we welcome Jim Lane and Jenn Ranney from the Arc of Spokane. Jim is a sexual Abuse Awareness-Disability Professionals Trainer in the Arc of Spokane’s Sexual Abuse Prevention program. His program works to end sexual abuse of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by educating disability professionals, parents, guardians, and … Read More Read More
In this podcast we get a behind the scene’s view point from a special education teacher. You’ll laugh and probably cringe as we chat about some of the real-life realities of special education.
Every now and again, you need to get some of your safe people together and gripe about how special education and the IEP process just-plain-sucks. In this episode, David and Maria join me to vent about complicated seasons of sadness parents experience at different times, frustrations with IEP conversations and how we wish systems were … Read More Read More
In this episode Holly connects with the owner of Lilac City Behavioral Services to learn about their new school, Lilac Learning Center, which opened this past October. Lilac Learning Center is a non public agency option that is a good fit for students ages 14 to 21 who require a high level of support that … Read More Read More
This week, Jim Matthews that many of you know as the Director of Soar Behavioral Services, shared exciting news! He is opening the first of its kind private K-5 school for children on the autism spectrum in Spokane, Washington. Ascend Academy is accepting applications through December 10th for priority placing. The school will be opening … Read More Read More