Welcome to our podcast hub, a place where families and providers caring for children with special health care needs can find informative yet casual conversations.
We understand that life can get busy, so our podcasts are designed to provide insights and connect you with other caregivers and professionals while on the go. Tune in for a refreshing blend of wisdom and light-heartedness that fits into your hectic schedule.
PIC Family Voices Podcast Episode 24: IEP Teams and Supports for Students with Visual Impairments
In this episode, Adrienne Shoemaker and Lauren Martone discuss the supports and components of an IEP for students who are…
PIC/Family Voices Podcast Episode 23: Using Assistive Technology to Support Students with Language Disorders
In this episode, Sara Valli and Lauren Martone discuss the vital role of assistive technology in supporting students with language…
PIC/Family Voices Podcast Episode 22: Discover Hands & Voices NH: Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Families
In this episode, Lauren Martone hosts Sarah Ortiz Davitt and Sarah McFarland to discuss the journey of families with children…
PIC/Family Voices Podcast Episode 21: Understanding Paid Caregiving: PCA, LNA, and Stipend Options Explained
In this episode, we explore various paid caregiver options in New Hampshire, including personal care attendants, licensed nursing assistants, and…
PIC/Family Voices Podcast Episode 20: Understanding Deaf and Hard of Hearing IEP Teams
This episode features Dr. Rachel Parkington and Lauren Martone discussing the essential members of deaf and hard of hearing school…
PIC/Family Voices Podcast Episode 19: IEP Team Meeting Facilitation: Helping Teams Work Better Together
This episode explores the IEP Team Meeting Facilitation Program in New Hampshire, a proactive dispute resolution tool designed to improve…
PIC Family Voices Podcast Episode 18: Summer Learning Options for Families
Explore diverse summer learning options for families, emphasizing flexibility, engagement, and fun. Joanne Grobecker shares practical tips on choosing activities,…
PIC Family Voices Podcast Episode 17: Why B8 Family Voices Matter
This conversation explores the importance of family voices in shaping programs, policies, and services that impact early childhood and family…
PIC Family Voices Podcast Episode 16: An Introduction to Discipline and Manifestation Determination Meetings
In this insightful interview, Nico Walker from the Disability Rights Center in New Hampshire discusses the importance of inclusive education,…
PIC Family Voices Podcast Episode 15: Moving On: Young Adult Perspectives on Adult Care
The transition from pediatric to adult healthcare is often seen as a natural step toward independence, but for many young…
PIC Family Voices Podcast Episode 14: Health Care Transition Series: Managing My Medications
This panel discussion with Yeah Council Members, Abby, CJ, Emma and Keagan explores the importance of medication management for youth,…
PIC Family Voices Podcast Episode 13: The Importance of Developmental Screenings
In this episode PIC and NH Family Voices speak to Meagan Galvin, a family worker with Head Start Center at…
PIC Family Voices Podcast Episode 12: Lets Talk Literacy in Early Childhood Education!
In this conversation, early childhood educator Kris Reilly discusses the critical aspects of language and literacy development in young children….
PIC Family Voices Podcast Episode 11: Physical Development in Early Childhood
In this episode, pediatric physical therapist Jeff Elrick breaks down how movement helps young children grow—not just physically, but in…
PIC Family Voices Podcast Episode 10: From Classrooms to Care Centers: How Developmental Screening Shapes Early Childhood
In this episode we talk about developmental screening and how looks across various early childhood settings. Screening is an important step…
PIC/ Family Voices Podcast Episode 8: Youth Leading the Way: YEAH Council Members Plan for the Future
Join YEAH Council members, Abby, CJ and Emma as they talk about their hopes and dreams for their futures including…
PIC Family Voices Podcast Episode 7: Resources and Materials for Blind and Visually Impaired Students
This episode of the PIC/Family Voices podcast discusses the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) Federal Quota Program, which…
PIC Family Voices Podcast Episode 6: Social Emotional Development in the Early Year
In this conversation, Ellen Schreiber, a licensed mental health clinician, discusses the critical concepts of attachment, self-regulation, and co-regulation in…
PIC Family Voices Episode 5: Navigating College with a Disability
In this episode, Yeah Council Members, CJ, Lexi and Keagan share their experiences about going to college and how they…
PIC Family Voices Episode Four: Health Care Transition – The Youth Perspective
In this episode, Ainsley Peacock speaks to YEAH Council Members CJ and Abby about their experiences in transitioning their healthcare…
PIC Family Voices Podcast Episode 3: Health Care Transition Matters Podcast: Parent Perspectives
This podcast series focuses on health care transition, the process of moving from a pediatric to an adult model of…
PIC Family Voices Podcast Episode 2: Growing Minds: Understanding Cognitive Development
In this conversation, Dr. Kimberly Nesbitt discusses the critical aspects of cognitive development in early childhood, emphasizing the importance of…
PIC Family Voices Episode 1: Family and Youth Voice: The Heart of PIC and NHFV
In the inaugural episode of the PIC Family Voices Podcast, host Emily speaks with Michelle Lewis, Executive Director of the…
YEAH Podcast Series: Youth Hiring Support Staff
In this series, YEAH (Youth for Education, Advocacy, and Health Care) council members talk about how support staff can make…