
Water Prairie Chronicles Podcast Episodes:
Season 2
- June 2, 2023 Episode #63 (Changing Lives One Scoop at a Time: An Ice Cream Shop with a Mission)
- Maddie Rogers – General Manager Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, Cary, NC
- May 26, 2023 Episode #62 (Inclusive Environments for Neurodiverse Students)
- May 21, 2023 Episode #61 (Sensory Needs Matter: Empowering Students Through Music)
- May 13, 2023 Episode #60 (Disability Travel in the US and Abroad)
- April 28, 2023 Episode #59 (Financial Planning for Special Needs Children: What Every Parent Needs to Know!)
- April 25, 2023 Episode #58 (From Hunger Games to Children’s Books: The Unstoppable Sofia Sanchez!)
- Jennifer Varanini Sanchez and Sofia Sanchez (Part 2 of 2)
- April 18, 2023 Episode #57 (Beyond the Diagnosis: Down Syndrome Realities and Myths)
- Jennifer Varanini Sanchez and Sofia Sanchez (Part 1 of 2)
- Apr 7, 2023 Episode #56 (Building a Supportive Community for Individuals with Down Syndrome)
- Mar 31, 2023 Episode #55 (Parenting Autistic Children: Finding Gratitude in the Struggle)
- Mar 29, 2023 Episode #54 (What it’s Like to Raise a Medically Fragile Child with CVID)
- Mar 16, 2023 Episode #53 (The Power of Inclusion: Insights from a Children’s Book Author and Non-Profit Founder)
- Amanda Owen (Part 2 of 2)
- Mar 5, 2023 Episode #52 (Caring for Your Child with Disabilities: How to Plan for the Future)
- Amanda Owen (Part 1 of 2)
- Feb 25, 2023 Episode #51 (The NC State Fair Access ABILITY Day – Inclusion for Special Needs Families)
- Feb 18, 2023 Episode #50 (My Journey with Dyscalculia)
- Feb 10, 2023 Episode #49 (Giving Our Sons the Gift of Sound: Raising Deaf Children with Cochlear Implants)
- Felicia Aquilo (Part 2 of 2)
- Feb 6, 2023 Episode #48 (Giving Our Sons the Gift of Sound: A Mother’s Story of Cochlear Implants and ASL)
- Felicia Aquilo (Part 1 of 2)
- Jan 28, 2023 Episode #47 (Uncovering the Mystery Behind Analytic vs. Gestalt Language Processors)
Season 1
- Jan 20, 2023 Episode #46 (Financial Security for Your Special Needs Child)
- Dec 31, 2022 Episode #45: (Virtual Reality for Neurodiverse Children)
- Dec 12, 2022 Episode #44: (Working With a Guide Dog)
- Nov 27, 2022 Episode #43: (Children’s Books about Disabilities and Inclusion)
- Nov 19, 2022 Episode #42: (Advice for Someone Going Deaf)
- Nov 4, 2022 Episode #41: (The Role of a Speech and Language Pathologist)
- Oct 22, 2022 Episode #40: (Dyslexia Can’t Stop Me!)
- Oct 7, 2022 Episode #39: (NC State Fair GUIDE for Special Needs Families & Access ABILITY Day 2022)
- Oct 4, 2022 Episode #38: (Hearing Loss in Children – Part 2)
- Sep 29, 2022 Episode #37: (Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communication Tool)
- Sep 23, 2022 Episode #36: (Hearing Loss in Children – Part 1)
- Sep 22, 2022 Episode #35: (World Narcolepsy Day)
- Sep 16, 2022 Episode #34: (What Can A Child With Autism Do?)
- Sep 9, 2022 Episode #33: (Childhood Narcolepsy)
- Sep 5, 2022 Episode #32: (Disability Awareness Education for Children)
- Aug 26, 2022 Episode #31: (Large Print, High Contrast Storybooks for Families)
- Aug 19, 2022 Episode #30: (Narcolepsy and Sleep Disorders: The Importance of Storytelling and the Patient Voice – the Project Sleep Podcast)
- Aug 12, 2022 Episode #29: (Parenting a Child With Autism)
- Aug 5, 2022 Episode #28: (Johnny Kincaid’s Story – Baby Jack on NBC This Is Us)
- Jul 29, 2022 Episode #27: (Parenting a Child with Albinism and Nystagmus)
- Jul 22, 2022 Episode #26: (Celebrating 25 Episodes!)
- Jul 15, 2022 Episode #25: (Diversity on the Podcast – How Are We Alike?)
- Jul 8, 2022 Episode #24: (Successful School Breaks for Special Needs Kids)
- Jul 1, 2022 Episode #23: (Support for Caregivers of Special Needs Children)
- Jun 24, 2022 Episode #22: (The Importance of Friendship for Autistic Children and Adults)
- Jun 17, 2022 Episode #21: (Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis)
- Jun 10, 2022 Episode #20: (Miracle League Baseball Volunteer Experience)
- Jun 3, 2022 Episode #19: (How to Start a Miracle League Baseball Program)
- May 27, 2022 Episode #18: (Everyone deserves a chance to play baseball!)
- May 20, 2022 Episode #17: (Brody the Lion Books for Autistic Children)
- May 13, 2022 Episode #16: (Early Diagnosis and Intervention for Autism)
- May 6, 2022 Episode #15: (Adapted Sports in College Recreation Program)
- Apr 29, 2022 Episode #14: (The Autism Puzzle Piece and Autism History)
- Apr 22, 2022 Episode #13: (The Role of Stimming in Autistic Children and Adults)
- Apr 15, 2022 Episode #12: (Support for Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and more!)
- Apr 8, 2022 Episode #11: (Living Life with Autism)
- Apr 1, 2022 Episode #10: (How to Begin Advocating for Your Child With a Disability at School)
- Mar 25, 2022 Episode #9: (Parent of Visually Impaired Children)
- Mar 18, 2022 Episode #8: (Narcolepsy & NCAA Athletics)
- Mar 11, 2022 Episode #7: (Inclusive Play Options)
- Mar 4, 2022 Episode #6: (Congenital Nystagmus)
- Feb 25, 2022 Episode #5: (ADHD, Dysgraphia & Narcolepsy)
- Feb 18, 2022 Episode #4:
- Special Needs Siblings – Growing Up With a Special Bond!
- Feb 11, 2022 Episode #3: (Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis)
- Feb 4, 2022 Episode #2: (Albinism, Nystagmus & Low Vision)
- Jan 28, 2022 Episode #1:
- Jan 21, 2022:
The Water Prairie Chronicles podcast is a valuable resource for parents of children with disabilities and special needs. Hosted by Tonya Wollum, the podcast features interviews with a variety of guests, including adults who have grown up with disabilities, parents of children with disabilities, and organizations that support families with special needs. Topics covered on the podcast include a wide range of disabilities, such as visual impairment, deaf and hard of hearing, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, down syndrome, dwarfism, dyslexia, narcolepsy, albinism, low vision, blindness, adaptive sports, inclusive programs, books on inclusion and disabilities, autism, dysgraphia, ADHD, IEPs, speech delays, and more. The podcast aims to provide parents with a supportive community and the information they need to help their children thrive. Whether you are looking for advice, inspiration, or just a listening ear, the Water Prairie Chronicles podcast is a great choice.