Centering Kids: The Emotional Impact of a Child's Diagnosis
08/01/22 • 32 min
Receiving the diagnosis that your child has a delay or disability can have an emotional impact on the entire family. In Season 2 Episode 9 of Centering Kids: Advice from the Experts at The Florida Center for Early Childhood, host Merab Favorite interviews Gigi Gillis and Kaitlyn Aland, two parents who are raising children with exceptionalities. Tamra Cajo, a licensed mental health counselor and director of The Florida Center's Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders clinic also provides insight into the many emotions parents feel after receiving their child's diagnosis.
Receiving the diagnosis that your child has a delay or disability can have an emotional impact on the entire family. In Season 2 Episode 9 of Centering Kids: Advice from the Experts at The Florida Center for Early Childhood, host Merab Favorite interviews Gigi Gillis and Kaitlyn Aland, two parents who are raising children with exceptionalities. Tamra Cajo, a licensed mental health counselor and director of The Florida Center's Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders clinic also provides insight into the many emotions parents feel after receiving their child's diagnosis.
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Centering Kids: The Benefits of Getting a Good Night's Sleep
A good night's rest can affect a child's mood, performance, and behavior, but it's often not considered a factor if a child is acting out or struggling in the classroom. In Season 2, Episode 8 of Centering Kids: Advice from the Experts at The Florida Center for Early Childhood, host Merab Favorite and special guest Allison Phinney, a mental health therapist, discuss how parents can help ensure their children get a good night's rest. They discuss proven sleep aids for every age group and more.
Show Notes:
Click here for more information about The Florida Center's School-Based Mental Health Therapy program.
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Centering Kids: Canines, Companions and Clinics
There's a lot happening at the only Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic in Florida. It's not just for helping individuals living with FASD find answers and solutions regarding their disorder, but it's also about finding companionship, even in canine form. In season 2, episode 10 of Centering Kids: Advice from the Experts at The Florida Center for Early Childhood, host Merab Favorite interviews Bailey Jackson, a mental health therapist and assistant director of The Florida Center's FASD clinic. She discussed how she and her best friend Poppy help families and individuals living with FASD.
Show notes:
- To learn more about our furry friends visit Canine Companions for Independence or FASD Furfighters.
- To learn more about our FASD-related trainings, visit www.FloridaCenterTraining.org
- To learn more about our FASD Diagnostic Clinic, visit www.TheFloridaCenter.org.
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