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This page includes top-accessed presentations from Connecting for Kids Speaker Series programs. To view top podcasts in a category, click the linked topic name below.

Click the view more link under any topic to view additional podcasts in that category.

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Topics

  • Anxiety
  • Attention Issues
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Behavior
  • Early Childhood
  • En español
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Family Issues
  • Feeding, Food Allergies & Nutrituion
  • Giftedness
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Parenting Children with Disabilities
  • School
  • Sensory Issues
  • Social Skills
  • Speech & Language
  • Vision Impairment

Series

Series podcasts include groups of podcasts that are not related to a specific diagnosis but follow a common theme.


Anxiety & Attention Series podcasts include topics that can help families understand behaviors related to anxiety and attention issues.


Behavior Series podcasts include topics designed to teach families how to use simple behavior tools.


Social Series podcasts include topics that can help families coach social skill development.


Anxiety

Most Popular (view more)

Easing Anxiety in Social Situations

Rebekah Bryson and Amy Lee, PhD, Cleveland Clinic Children's
 Topic includes downloadable presentation filetopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2022)

Academic Anxiety

John Zbornik, PhD, Kenneth A De Luca and Associates
 Topic includes downloadable presentation filetopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2022)

Helping the Child Who Struggles with Transition

Rob Adams, PsyD, Meghan Barlow & Associates
 Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2021)

Helping the Child Who Struggles with Anxiety

Tierney Payne, The Nord Center
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2021)

Additional Resources: The Anxiety Resource Page provides top four organizations, books and websites, as identified by local experts in the field. Families may also benefit from listening to podcasts in the behavior category for strategies to cope with anxiety as well as podcasts from the Anxiety & Attention Series.

Attention Issues

Most Popular (view more)

Building Self-Confidence with ADHD

Cate Brandon, PsyD, Kenneth A. Deluca PhD and Associates
 Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2023)

Helping the Child Who Struggles with Impulsivity

Kimberly Burkhart, PhD, Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
 Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2021)

Attention Issues and ADHD: What You Need to Know

Carol Leslie, PsychBC
  Topic includes downloadable presentation filetopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2017)

An Overview of ADHD

Don Caserta, Meghan Barlow and Associates
 Topic includes downloadable presentation filetopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2014)

Additional Resources: The Attention Issues Diagnosis Resource Page provides top four organizations, books and websites, as identified by local experts in the field. Families may also benefit from listening to podcasts in the sensory issues category and the school category.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Most Popular (view more)

Executive Function 101: Why It is Important and How You Can Help Your Child

Christine A. Chambers, Abilities First
 Topic includes downloadable presentation filetopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2015)

Strategies for Managing Hyperactivity/Impulsivity in Children

Kimberly Burkhart, PhD, Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
 Topic includes downloadable presentation filetopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2019)

How to Form an Emotional Connection with Your Elementary-Aged Child (or a Child You Love) with Social Delays

Meghan Barlow, PhD, Meghan Barlow and Associates
 Topic includes downloadable presentation filetopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2014)


Additional Resources: Families may also benefit from listening to podcasts in the behavior category, the sensory issues category, the social skills category, the parenting category and the school category to help children with autism spectrum disorders.

Behavior

Most Popular (view more)

Addressing COVID Behaviors

Meghan Barlow, PhD
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2021)

Challenging Behavior Series

Katie Greenleaf, Meghan Barlow and Associates
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2020)

How to Get Your Preschooler to Listen

Rachel Torrance and Jennifer Pearson
Accessing Abilities
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2019)

Modify Your Child's Behavior Using Proven Kazdin Method

Cynthia Petrucci and Lora Zoller, Applewood Centers Inc.
Topic includes downloadable presentationTopic includes downloadable speaker handoutstopic includes audio podcast (2017)

Additional Resources: Families may also benefit from listening to podcasts in the sensory issues category for behavior strategies specifically related to sensory issues. For topics on early childhood behavior, see the Behavior Series.

Early Childhood

Most Popular (view more)

Help! My Young Child Doesn't Listen

Neysa McKenney and Paula C. Papp
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2021)

"Handy" Activities for Young Children

Neysa McKenney and Paula C. Papp
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2021)

Stop the Meltdown Before it Starts! (Part 5: Visual Schedules)

Ochanya McRoberts-Wells
Topic includes an audio recording (2021)

Stop the Meltdown Before it Starts! (Part 4: Emotion Regulation Tools)

Ochanya McRoberts-Wells
Topic includes an audio recording (2021)

Additional Resources: For topics on early childhood behavior, see the Behavior Series.

En español

 

“Kit de Primeros Auxilios” para el Comportamiento

Abi Mendez, MetroHealth
Topic includes an audio recording (2021)

Manejo de Crisis en los Niños

Citlali Conley, Abilities First, LLC
Topic includes an audio recording (2020)

Equity & Inclusion

 


The Gender Spectrum

Lisa Pepera and Kristen Pepera, Colors+   Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2022)

Disability Series; What You say and Do Matter

Karla Fitch, Connecting for Kids
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2022)

Five Things Transracial Families Need to Know to Thrive

Krysia Orlowski and Donikea Austin, Adoption Network Cleveland
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2021)

Five Ways Black Mothers Can Deal with Racism in Healthcare and Education Systems

Nikki Montgomery, Connecting for Kids Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2021)

Additional Resources: The Racial Equity & Inclusion and The Disabilities & Inclusion resources pages provide top four organizations, books and websites, as identified by local experts in the field. 

Family Issues

Most Popular (view more)

Mental Health 101: How to Fina A Mental Health Provider

Karla Fitch, Connecting for Kids
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2023)

Coping with Cancer, COVID and Other Illnesses

Erin Rafter, PhD, of
The Gathering Place
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2022)

Five Things Transracial Families Need to Know to Thrive

Krysia Orlowski and Donikea Austin, Adoption Network Cleveland
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2021)

Five Things Families Can Do to Foster Relationships Between Children who Struggle and Typically Developing Siblings

Dr. Alaka Chandurkar, MD, and Heather Dukes-Murray, PhD, Meghan Barlow & Associates
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2021)

Additional Resources: Families may also benefit from listening to podcasts in the parenting children with disabilities category for family topics specifically related to parenting a child with a disability.

Feeding, Food Allergies & Nutrition

Most Popular (view more)

Solutions for Picky Eaters and Problem Feeders

Stefanie Peck and Brenda Richards, The Center for LifeSkills
Topic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2018)

No Body is Perfect

Kelly Bhatnagar, PhD, The Emily Program
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2017)

Living with Food Allergies: What You Need to Know

Dr. Brian Schroer, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital
Topic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2016)

Additional Resources: Families may also benefit from listening to podcasts in the sensory issues category for feeding issues related to sensory processing. The Food Allergies Resource Page also provides top four organizations, books and websites, as identified by local experts in the field.

Giftedness


10 Tips to Help Your High Achiever Manage Emotions

Christine Chambers, Abilities First
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2022)

Enhancing Growth Mindset to Improve Motivation and Achievement

Heather Dukes-Murray, PhD
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2019)

Supporting the Social Development of Gifted Kids

Meghan Barlow, PhD, Meghan Barlow and Associates
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2018)

Emotional Intensity in Gifted Children

Meghan Barlow, PhD, Meghan Barlow and Associates
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2018)

Additional Resources: The Gifted or Twice-Exceptional Resource Page provides top four organizations, books and websites, as identified by local experts in the field. Families may also benefit from listening to podcasts in the attention issues category and the learning disabilities category for strategies to help twice-exceptional learners.

Learning Disabilities

Most popular (view more)

All About Reading

Tammie Sebastian, The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2017)

Executive Function 101: Why It is Important and How You Can Help Your Child

Christine A. Chambers, Abilities First
 Topic includes downloadable presentation filetopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2015)

How Visual Skills Impact Learning and Attention

Dr. Alex Andrich, The Vision Development Team and Dr. Leah Steele, Madison Eye Care
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2016)

Stepping Stones for Successful Writing

Christine A. Chambers, Abilities First
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2015)

Additional Resources: The Learning Disabilities Resource Page provides top four organizations, books and websites, as identified by local experts in the field. Families may also benefit from listening to podcasts in the attention issues category and the school category.

Parenting Children with Disabilities

Most Popular (view more)

Disability Series; What You say and Do Matter

Karla Fitch, Connecting for Kids
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2022)

Complex Trauma and PTSD for Families of Children with Complex Needs

Amy Dillon Cody, Amy Dillon Cody LLC
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2022)

How to Apply for Grants and Other Funds

Karla Fitch, Connecting for Kids
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2021)

How to Meet the Needs of Typical Siblings

Lisa Ruman of The Child & Family Counseling Center of Westlake
Topic includes an audio recording (2020)

Additional Resources: Families may also benefit from listening to podcasts in the family issues category for more general family and parenting topics.

School

Most Popular (view more)

How to Communicate Effectively with School

Karla Fitch, Connecting for Kids
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2020)

Top 10 Tips to Help Your Child Focus at Home

Christine Chambers, Abilities First, LLC
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2020)

All About Reading

Tammie Sebastian, The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2017)

Taking the Battle Out of Homework

Terri McNeely, The Child & Family Counseling Center of Westlake
Topic includes downloadable presentationTopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes audio podcast (2015)

Additional Resources: The School Services Resource Page can help you to identify solutions to common concerns. Families may also benefit from listening to podcasts in the attention issues category and the specific learning disabilities category for strategies to help children with learning disabilities and ADHD.

Sensory Issues

Most Popular (view more)

Sensory Strategies to Build Every Child's Self Control and Competence

Meghan Barlow, PhD, Meghan Barlow and Associates and Christine A. Chambers, Abilities First
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2019)

Managing Meltdowns

Christine A. Chambers, Abilities First
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2016, 2017)

Introducing Sensory: A Reason for Behavior Problems?

Denise Attie, Mercy Rehabilitation Services
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2016, 2017)

Additional Resources: The Sensory Issues Resource Page provides top four organizations, books and websites, as identified by local experts in the field. Families may also benefit from listening to podcasts in the nutrition category for feeding issues related to sensory processing and the behavior category for strategies to deal with challenging behaviors resulting from sensory overload.

Social Skills

Most Popular (view more)

Wrapping Up Social Skills for the Holidays

Ellen Spear, Lakeshore Speech Therapy, LLC.
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2021)

Friendship 411

Ellen Spear, Lakeshore Speech Therapy, LLC.
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2021)

Using Your Social Filter

Ellen Spear, Lakeshore Speech Therapy, LLC.
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2021)

Assessing & Reacting to Problems

Ellen Spear, Lakeshore Speech Therapy, LLC.
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2020)

Additional Resources: For topics from the Connecting for Kids Social Series, see the Social Series.

Speech & Language

 

Communication Temptations

Ellen Spear, Lakeshore Speech Therapy, LLC
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes downloadable speaker handoutsTopic includes an audio recording (2014)

Additional Resources: Families may also benefit from listening to podcasts in the behavior category for strategies to deal with challenging behavior resulting from communication issues.

Visual Impairment, Including Blindness

 

How Visual Skills Impact Learning and Attention

Dr. Alex Andrich, The Vision Development Team and Dr. Leah Steele, Madison Eye Care
Topic includes downloadable presentation fileTopic includes an audio recording (2016)

Additional Resources: Families may also benefit from listening to podcasts in the behavior category, the sensory issues category, the social skills category, the parenting category and the school services category to help children with visual impairments.

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