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Rockin the Difference

By: Chandra Neal/Single Mom/Special Needs Mom/Special Needs Sports Program Board Member
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  • Summary

  • Hello There! Welcome to Rockin the Difference, a podcast meant to share the experiences and information with those on their journey in the special needs world. I am your host, Chandra Neal, a mom of a young adult with special needs. My intent is to create a community where we can connect, be real and share in the humor and the tears, challenges and triumphs of what it’s like traveling down this path that is so unique as a special needs parent. Together, we can encourage and support each other as we are all Rockin the Difference!
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Episodes
  • Episode 9: Forever Child

    Episode 9: Forever Child
    Jun 2 2024

    In this episode I talk about my son, Ryan, reaching a milestone and moving towards that next phase from being in the school years bubble into adulthood and how that unpredictability and foreverness hit me hard.

    If you have comments or ideas you'd like to share on this topic, I'd love to hear them and possibly expand on them in future episodes.

    You can DM on Instragram: /rockin_the_difference or email me at rockingthedifference@gmail.com
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    15 mins
  • Episode 8: Aubrie Forte; Experiences from a Special Educator

    Episode 8: Aubrie Forte; Experiences from a Special Educator
    Apr 25 2024

    Aubrie Forte has been a special person in our lives for almost 17 years now. She has been a teacher in special education and now works directly with schools to support programs on campus, with students, teachers and families. She was Ryan's teacher throughout elementary school and is lovingly known as Ryan's Forever Teacher because she continues to be a part of his life.

    She has a BA in SpED and an MA in mod/severe disabilities. She shares her insights on what she has learned along her journey from the students and families she has been involved with. She also offers thoughts for parents, suggestions for those considering becoming a special education teacher along with funny and heart warming stories and learning experiences throughout her journey.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 7: 8 Things I have learned from my kid

    Episode 7: 8 Things I have learned from my kid
    Apr 5 2024

    Being a mom of a blind and autistic adult, you have many experiences and learn so many things. Some of the most valuable things you learn are from your child themselves. In this episode I share 8 valuable things I have learned from my kid.

    If you would like to share your stories please DM on Instagram @rockin_the_difference or email rockinthedifference@gmail.com

    Please rate and review this podcast if you found this content helpful.

    Until next time, Keep Rockin the Difference!
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    21 mins
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