The Individual Matters Podcast
by Individual Matters
Information, ideas, and interviews about self-improvement, learning, and development.
Podcast episodes
Neurodiversity: Resources and Connection for Individuals and Families
What is neurodiversity? What are the unique gifts of, and challenges faced by, neurodiverse individuals? How are these strengths identified and leveraged? And what neurodiversity resources and connections are available in Colorado? Lea Anne Paskvalich, founder and CEO of Next Steps Consulting, joints the podcast to share key perspectives, as well as tips and strategies, based on her two decades of experience working with neurodiverse individuals and their families. She outlines specific, practical steps you can take now to better understand and support neurodiversity in yourself, or those you know or work with. Lea Anne is the visionary behind the Neurodiversity Resource Fairs, one of which will take place in Grand Junction on August 10, 2024. These are FREE in-person community events dedicated to neurodiversity and which provides resources and support for individuals of all ages who have autism, ADHD, developmental disabilities, and more. Learn more: https://www.nextstepsresourcefair.com/ Connect with Lea Anne Next Steps Consulting, LLC https://www.nextstepsconsult.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nextstepsneurodiversity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstepsneurodiversity/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-anne-paskvalich-85268b59/ Neurodiversity Resource Fairs: https://www.nextstepsresourcefair.com/ Resources mentioned by Lea Anne: Autism Society of Colorado https://www.autismcolorado.org/ Parent to Parent of Colorado https://www.abilityconnectioncolorado.org/ PEAK Parent Center https://www.peakparent.org/ Family Voices Colorado https://www.familyvoicesco.org/ Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations for children. Website: https://individualmatters.org YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/ Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/
Learning Evaluations: An Introduction for Parents
There are many different types of testing available for learning-related issues. Where and why you seek testing for your child will determine who evaluates your child, which tests are administered, how results are interpreted and communicated to you, what findings and recommendations follow, and the total amount of time and costs involved in the process. In this episode, we discuss a few different types of private learning evaluations, as well as some other factors that you may want to keep in mind when choosing the most appropriate option for your child. Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations for children. Website: https://individualmatters.org YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DiscoverActGrow Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/
Parents Challenge: K-12 Scholarships for Mesa County
Eric Gil of Strong Branch Learning describes an important resource available to Colorado K-12 students, Parents Challenge is a nonprofit organization that disrupts the legacy of educational failure by empowering parents of K-12 students with scholarships, information, training, mentoring, tools, and other resources so they can choose the education they think is best for their children. Learn more about Parents Challenge: https://parentschallenge.org/ Learn more about Eric Gil , CEO, “nerd,” and founder of Strong Branch Learning, a tutoring and test prep company in Grand Junction. https://strongbranchlearning.com/ (970) 623-6517 Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations for children. Website: https://individualmatters.org YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DiscoverActGrow Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/
How To Retrain Your Nervous System to Reduce Stress
The autonomic nervous system, why we get stuck in “fight or flight” mode, and easy-to-do exercises for calming your mind and body. Dr. Andrea Jordheim is a practicing upper cervical specialist and certified functional medicine practitioner who strives to identify the cause of her patient’s disease/condition by uncovering any underlying biochemical and physiological dysfunction. She honors each patient’s unique circumstances and endeavors to restore optimal physiological function and wellbeing. Reach her at Transformation Wellness Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. https://mytransformationwellness.com/ (970) 812-5559. For more about the Xen all-in-one wellness technology discussed by Dr. Jordheim, visit https://neuvanalife.com/ and use code "transform." Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author. Website: https://individualmatters.org YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/ Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/
Children's Extensive Support (CES) Waiver: What It Is and How It Helps Children with Developmental Disabilities
Children's Extensive Support (CES) Waiver: What It Is and How It Helps Children with Developmental Disabilities
Whether you're a parent, teacher, clinician, or medical provider, this episode is for you –especially if you know of or work with children who have (or might have) a developmental disability. Sabrina Bussard (Respite Essentials, LLC) talks about Colorado's Child Extensive Support (CES) waiver, criteria for eligibility, how to apply, the eligibility determination process, and what specific supports and services are available through the waiver. As you’re about to hear, the application process is long and rather complex. But a key takeaway is that Respite Essentials helps Western Colorado families with navigating the application process. Respite Essentials, LLC, is a small, family-owned company in Grand Junction, Colorado, that provides support services for caregivers of children who are on the CES, including homemaker services and respite care for parents, as well as community-based experiences for children. You can reach her at (970) 822-9693 or visit the Respite Essentials website (https://respiteessentials.my.canva.site/) for more information and resources. Individual Matters is a boutique psychology practice that specializes in comprehensive learning and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Dr. Katrina Katen, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker and educator, and author of "The Ownership Yard." Andrew Katen is an educator and author. Website: https://individualmatters.org YouTube: https://youtube.com/individualmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveractgrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/individual_matters/ Newsletter: https://individualmatters.org/newsletter-sign-up/