USF’s Parent Child Interaction Therapy and Hot Docs Program – Dr. Kathi Armstrong & Dr. Carrie Adams

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USF’s Parent Child Interaction Therapy and Hot Docs Program

Pictured: Kathleen Armstrong, PhD, Dr. Carolyn Adams and Julie Ames, SNFH

Pictured: Kathleen Armstrong, PhD, Dr. Carolyn Adams and Julie Ames, SNFH

Our guests this week are with the University of South Florida’s College of Medicine. Dr. Kathi Armstrong, Professor of Pediatrics and Dr. Carolyn Adams, (Dr. Carrie) the Director of Helping Our Toddlers, Developing Our Children’s Skills (HOT DOCS) and Docs for Success Programs at the University of South Florida.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an empirically-supported treatment for young children with emotional and behavioral disorders that places emphasis on improving the quality of the parent-child relationship and changing parent-child interaction patterns.

The HOT DOCS/DOCS for Success Programs offer caregivers a problem-solving approach towards understanding children’s needs and solving everyday behavior problems.

Success 4 Kids & Families – Services for kids w/problems at school, home, or the law

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Success 4 Kids & Families – Services for Kids w/ Problems at School, Home, or the Law

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Pictured: John Mayo, Julie Ames, SNFH and Nanci Nolan.

This week our guests included John Mayo, Deputy Director of Success for Kids & Families and Nanci Nolan, SEDNET Region 6 Project Manager with Success 4 Kids & Families and Program Coordinator for Successful Students.

Success for Kids & Families is a non-profit organization offering in-home treatment services for families in Hillsborough County. They offer a helping hand for parents and families when kids begin to experience problems in school, at home or even with the law. They assign a dedicated case worker who works in the home with both the child and the family. Their case workers have access to dozens of programs to help the child and family at risk.

Social Security Disability Benefits and Supplemental Security Income with Liz Montefu

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Social Security Disability Benefits and Supplemental Security Income with Liz

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This week, we discussed Social Security Disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income coverage with Liz Montefu, the President and Founder of Montefu Consulting.

Liz has been guiding individuals through the rough waters of Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income claims for over 25 years. She is experienced in benefit coordination and can help – whether you are filing for benefits for the first time or you are preparing to go before an Administrative Law Judge at a hearing.

Ava’s Law with Anna Bullard – Insurance for Autism / Tips on medical record organization

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Ava’s Law with Anna Bullard – Insurance for Autism/Tips on Medical Record Organization

Pictured: Anna Bullard, Julie Ames, SNFH.

Pictured: Anna Bullard, Julie Ames, SNFH.

This week our show features Ava’s Law with Anna Bullard, an advocate for medical insurance for children with autism.  Mrs. Bullard started her journey of advocacy for Autism in 2007 when her middle daughter Ava was diagnosed with Autism.

Anna was instrumental in the passage of Ava’s Law in Georgia, named for her daughter, requiring insurance coverage for Autism. She serves on the Autism Society of Georgia Board and the Board for Leadership and Disability for Georgia State University. As the Early Autism Project Director of Outreach and Advocacy, Mrs. Bullard has started parent supports groups in multiple states and continues to advocate for services for children with Autism across the United States.

Later on the show, fellow Mom, Kim Mueller shares her tips on medical record organization!

 

Lawyers Autism Awareness Foundation, sponsor of an annual “sensory friendly Santa” event

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Lawyers Autism Awareness Foundation, Sponsor of an Annual “Sensory Friendly Santa” Event

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Pictured: Luis E. Viera. Esq, Lawyer’s Autism Awareness Foundation (LAAF), Julie Ames, SNFH.

This week our guest is Luis E. Viera, Esq. Luis is a founding member of Lawyer’s Autism Awareness Foundation (LAAF). LAAF’s Mission is to provide children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders with sensory friendly events, support their families with information on public and private educational resources and fund need-based grants to assist families with approved autism therapies.

Lawyer’s Autism Awareness Foundation (LAAF) is well known for their “Sensory Friendly Santa” event for children with autism. Luis is a lawyer and an advocate for the developmentally disabled.

Pepin Transitional Job Training Program with Dr. Butz / Pepin Nurse Diane McCurdy

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Pepin Transitional Job Training Program with Dr. Butz / Pepin Nurse Diane McCurdy

Pictured: Dr. Craig Butz, Pepin Academies, Julie Ames, SNFH.

Pictured: Dr. Craig Butz, Pepin Academies, Julie Ames, SNFH.

This week our show features the Pepin Transitional Job Training Program (for individuals age 18 to 22 with learning and learning related disabilities) with Dr. Craig Butz, Principal of Pepin Academies Hillsborough County and Special Needs Nurse, Diane McCurdy.

Dr. Butz shared the various job training programs, eligibility, and the application process. An individual can start the Transition Program any time during the year. Do you know someone 18 to 22 with a learning or learning related disability? If so, have them apply to the Pepin Transitional Program!

Pepin Transitional Job Training Program Brochure:

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The Pepin Academies with Dr. Craig Butz and Celeste Kellar

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The Pepin Academies with Dr. Craig Butz and Celeste Kellar

Pictured: Dr. Craig Butz, Pepin Academies, Julie Ames, SNFH and Celeste Kellar, Pepin Academies

Pictured: Dr. Craig Butz, Pepin Academies, Julie Ames, SNFH and Celeste Kellar, Pepin Academies

Dr. Craig Butz, Principal of Pepin Academies Hillsborough County and Celeste Kellar, Principal of Pepin Academies Pasco County were our guests.  The Pepin Academies are tuition free public charter schools dedicated to students with learning disabilities and learning related disabilities.

pepin-academiesAt Pepin Academies, the approach is not only all about the child, but the whole child – mind, body and soul. The Pepin Academies are an example of how a well-designed educational program, dedicated and innovative teachers, committed parents and our civic and business communities can work together to provide for the individual needs and opportunity of a child, regardless of the special challenges he/she may face.

Pepin Academies Locations:
Tampa Campus | Riverview Campus | Pasco Campus

Pepin Transitional: A comprehensive individualized job training program of vocationally based training in conjunction with life and job readiness classes designed for individuals from age 18 to 22 with identified learning or learning-related disabilities.

Shriner’s Hospital for Children Tampa Celebrates 30th Anniversary

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Shriner’s Hospital for Children Tampa Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Pictured: Jamie Lynn Santillo, Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa, and Julie Ames, SNFH.

Pictured: Jamie Lynn Santillo, Shriners Hospitals for Children – Tampa, and Julie Ames, SNFH.

Jamie Lynn Santillo, Public Relations Specialist is our guest.  Jamie has worked with Shriners for 11 years.  She has Muscular Distrophy and was a Shriners patient when she 2 yrs old. She has had 7 surgeries, including Spinal Fusion Surgery.

Shriners Hospitals for Children – Tampa is located adjacent to the campus of University of South Florida. The hospital provides care for a wide range of pediatric orthopaedic and neuromusculoskeletal conditions in an environment designed to put children at ease.

Shriners Hospitals for Children – Tampa is celebrating their 30th Anniversary. There are two upcoming events:  The 12th Annual Leigh Dittman Charity Shriners Event and the 30th Anniversary Celebration.

Ms. Wheelchair America 2014, Jennifer Lynn Adams

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Ms. Wheelchair America 2014: Jennifer Lynn Adams

Pictured: Jennifer Lynn Adams and Julie Ames, SNFH.

Pictured: Jennifer Lynn Adams and Julie Ames, SNFH.

Ms. Wheelchair America 2014, Jennifer Lynn Adams was on the show. Jennifer was born with partial limbs and throughout her life she has struggled with the limitations that come with her extra-ability. She does not consider her struggles a burden, but instead a gift, for she has had the privilege to learn that beyond our limitations is fulfillment and life’s purpose. Jennifer has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Vocal Performance from Pacific Lutheran University, followed by a Master of Arts in Counseling from Faith Evangelical Seminary, along with a Certification in Applied Technology in Radio Broadcasting.

Vocational Rehabilitation – Transition to Work Program with Milton Moss

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Vocational Rehabilitation – Transition to Work Program with Milton Moss

Pictured: Julie Ames, SNFH, and Milton Moss, Supervisor of the School to Work Transition Unit, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Tampa

Pictured: Julie Ames, SNFH, and Milton Moss, Supervisor of the School to Work Transition Unit,
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Tampa

Milton Moss, Supervisor of the School to Work Transition Unit with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Tampa explains what Vocational Rehabilitation is; and the School to Work Transition Program that helps students train for a job, continue their education and / or work after leaving high school.