In today´s episode of the ‘Nuclear Families Evangelist’ (A podcast that debunks the mythologies and biology by exploring the dynamics and relationships in blended families), host Traci Dority-Shanklin (Managing Partner at Sisu Partners) once more talks with guest Natalie Hale, parent of an adult son with Down syndrome, an advocate and an award-winning author who writes books for children with Down syndrome, ADHD and Oppositional Defiance Disorder or ODDS. She is also a national and international speaker and an innovative educator in the field of literacy for individuals with Down syndrome, the founder and president of special reads for special needs (An educational program designed to teach reading to individuals with Down syndrome, ADHD, Autism and other Developmental Delays). Natalie talks about her journey to special needs, she shares some tips for blended families who have family members with these types of developmental, and educational delays.

Resources:

The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.

https://amzn.to/3h2BAr6

Down Syndrome Parenting 101: Must-Have Advice for Making Your Life Easier by Natalie Hale

https://amzn.to/3XYZQLG

The Little Star’s Journey by Natalie Hale

https://amzn.to/3P6NiOi

Managing My Money: Banking and Budgeting Basics for the Child by Natalie Hale

https://amzn.to/3VUmvH6

Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD by Eli R. Lebowitz, PhD

https://amzn.to/3H996Xu

Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD

https://amzn.to/3HgTyRs

Where to find Natalie Hale:

Specialreads.com

https://www.facebook.com/DownSyndromeReading

https://youtu.be/R4QjwTC9flI

Three Key Points

1. Natalie shares a piece of advice for a woman who's about to become a stepparent to a child with Down syndrome specifically. Get your resources lined up and get informed.

2. Traci mentions, the Book by Natalie ‘Oh! Brother Growing Up with Special Needs Siblings’. To her, it is a book that if one is getting ready to be in a blended family, they should read.

3. Natalie shares how the coronavirus pandemic affected special needs children.

Contact:
Traci Dority-Shanklin: LinkedIn Twitter Facebook
traci@sisupartnersllc.com
website: www.nuclear-families.com