
231 Who Needs A Plan? We All Do!
In this episode, host Debra Caldow discusses why planning is such an essential part of how we support our children. She addresses why planni...
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Advice for anyone helping a young person with special needs become more independent. Parents and professionals share stories and share solutions which can help young people get the life skil...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow discusses why planning is such an essential part of how we support our children. She addresses why planni...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow explores the idea of purpose and engaging with purpose. She discusses why having a day-to-day purpose—som...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow reflects on the value of making New Year's resolutions. She discusses some of the reasons they fail, incl...

In this episode, Debra Caldow continues her conversation with Rhiannon Gogh, a specialist financial planner, discussing the challenges aroun...

In this episode Debra Caldow talks to Rhiannon Gogh, a specialist financial planner, who talks about the importance of planning for the futu...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow discusses the balance between providing support and fostering independence. Drawing on her personal exper...

In this episode Debra Caldow talks to Julie Walker, from Esteamed Coffee, who explains how they provide employment and social opportunities...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow explores the concept of independence and why it might be time to redefine how we see independence and inc...

In this episode, Debra Caldow continues her conversation with Gwyn McCormack from Positive Eye talking about practical methods to foster ind...

In this episode, Debra Caldow talks to Gwyn McCormack from Positive Eye about her innovative approaches to teaching. She discusses why using...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow explains why hiring people with additional needs is not only a socially responsible choice but also a sma...

In this episode, Debra Caldow continues her conversation with Dave Friedman, from AutonomyWorks. He discusses the changes required in busine...

In this episode, Debra Caldow talks to Dave Friedman from AutonomyWorks. He shares the inspiration and journey behind AutonomyWorks, a compa...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow talks about the importance of promoting independence in our children with additional needs. She addresses...

In this episode, Debra Caldow talks to Claire Wannell from Springboard about teaching essential daily live skills, such as cooking and perso...

In this episode, Debra Caldow talks to Francesca Diana from Springboard who shares insights on the challenges of finding work experience . S...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow talks about the importance of dynamic planning in areas like education, work, housing, and finances. She...

In this episode, Debra Caldow continues her conversation with Ben Simmonds as he provides insights into how parents and educators can better...

In this episode, Debra Caldow's guest is Ben Simmonds, who shares his experiences from being diagnosed with autism, being nonverbal until th...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow addresses the critical question of what happens to our children, when we are no longer around. She outlin...

In this episode, Debra Caldow continues her conversation with Tom Roberts from the Brighton and Hove Care Co-operative discussing some of th...

In this episode, Debra Caldow talks to Tom Roberts, Chair of the Brighton and Hove Care Co-operative, about how the cooperative model offers...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow explores the impact we can have as role models for our children with additional needs. She talks about th...

In this episode, Debra Caldow continues her conversation with Alison Thomas from Unique & Loved talking about uniqueness. Alison discusses t...

In this episode, Debra Caldow's guest is Alison Thomas from Unique & Loved, who shares her journey as a parent. She discusses the challenges...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow discusses some of the myths around employing young people with additional needs . She discusses why the l...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow talks to Laura Hutt from the Sand Project about what a job coach does. She discusses the misconceptions,...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow's guest is Katie Shephard, the Work Engagement lead at the Sand Project. She discusses her role encouragi...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow talks to Nicki Rugman from the ArtiSAND Creative Goods Store, part of the Sand Project, about how this en...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow talks to Carol Noble from the East Toast Cafe, part of the Sand Project, about why working in a café offe...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow talks to Marita Bianco from The Sand Project about how the project started and why it has evolved into a...

In this milestone episode, host Debra Caldow celebrates the 200th episode of the podcast by focusing on the importance of sharing stories an...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow discusses the concept of hope. She examines the four types of hope: realistic, utopian, chosen, and trans...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow talks to Laura Wells from Hope North Carolina about the innovative housing model they use that integrates...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow talks to Ginny Dropkin from Hope North Carolina about the emotional and logistical challenges of ensuring...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow discusses the importance of developing a positive and growth-oriented mindset for us and our children. Sh...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow talks to Katherine Jennick from What's Your Strength about how a positive self-perception can have a genu...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow talks to Katherine Jennick from What's Your Strength about the project she has developed to help young pe...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow explores the crucial role of choice in the lives of young people with additional needs. She discusses the...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow shares conversations she had with students from Brighton Forward. This is the chance to hear first-hand f...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow talks to Laura Vallone from Brighton Forward about how this project provides a nurturing and secure envir...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow discusses the social isolation challenges faced by young people with additional needs. Debra explores the...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow continues her conversation with Bob Etzel from iSocial. Bob explains the different motivators for going o...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow talks to Bob Etzel about how the iSocial program works, using a structured approach and the role of moder...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow discusses her experience of supporting her daughter while she was on a supported internship. Debra explai...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow shares four tips for getting your young person ready for going on a supported internship. Debra talks abo...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow talks to Ellie Hedley-Dent about the approach Team Domenica takes in engaging with employers to hire youn...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow talks to Ellie Hedley Dent, the Employer Partnership Manager at Team Domenica, about their employment pro...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow talks about the importance of helping our young people to develop the abilities and the skills they need...

In this episode, host Debra Caldow reflects on the challenges faced when supporting young people with additional needs to transition from sc...