My Child Has Disabilities Now What?

Our daughter has severe disabilities. This podcast should provide support, information and hope as you navigate life with your child who has disabilities. We will share our experiences raising our daughter from the early years through adulthood. On this podcast we have conversations with various guests ranging from medical professionals, to parents to surfing instructors. Together we’ll cover the good, the bad (and some of the ugly) challenges and joys we continue our journey loving and raising our wonderful daughter.

Episodes

Jun 26, 2026

36 min

On this episode we are talking with Christina Lovaas of TUCCI Learning Solutions. Where the agency provides the right solutions for the individual’s learning environment.
For over 3 decades, TUCCI LEARNING SOLUTIONS, has been providing ABA direct service and coaching for educators and parents of birth to 3, school age children and adults with a diagnosis of autism and challenging behavioral difficulties in academic, home and community settings.
 

May 25, 2026

45 min

On this episode we are talking with Jonathan Cobb, father of Sage, an 18 year old with cerebral palsy, depression, anxiety and related mental illnesses. Sage’s journey from almost dying at birth to being accepted at university is anything but a straight line and is a story of family, therapists, schools, friends and other organizations all going above and beyond. 

Apr 26, 2026

1hr 9 min

Meet Sarah Thomas, Nolan’s mother. Unique signs, new mom and meeting milestones, this mom leaned in and listened to the experts. A story of parental strength and perseverance that is absolute.

Mar 23, 2026

50 min

On this episode we are talking with Ken Prodger and Scott Gill from Special Needs Planning Group, a fiduciary, fee-based financial planning team. Their professional and compassionate team understands the unique challenges that families who have children with special needs face, and they are committed to helping their clients achieve their financial goals while ensuring the long-term financial security of their children.

Feb 18, 2026

25 min

Here is the conclusion of “The Siblings Perspective”.
With Mayah Gallego younger sister to twin Autistic brothers and our son Graydon Carr, 3 years older than our daughter Taylor.
We hope you get some great information and new perspectives listening to both our guest.

Feb 2, 2026

56 min

When we were planning this episode we both felt strongly this would be a lot of great information regarding a siblings perspectives for a family with a member having a disability.
Our first guest is Mayah Gallego younger sister to twin Autistic brothers. Our second is Graydon Carr our son, 3 years older than our daughter Taylor.
We hope you get some great information and new perspectives listening to both our guest.

Dec 22, 2025

51 min

Melissa Gagne is an attorney specializing in special education and has been helping parents navigate the special education system for decades.  She shares her expertise, knowledge and experience as a mom to a son with profound autism. Melissa talks about the launch of “IEP Slay”, an exciting online affordable subscription-based service for parents to access resources, guidance and help preparing for those inevitable IEP(Individualized Education Program) meetings.

Nov 16, 2025

35 min

On this episode we are talking with Molly Turner founder of Skills of Life Café, a mobile café in Santa Cruz, California, that provides employment opportunities for teens with special needs and offers teens and young adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to gain experience as well as employment by serving in the community.

Oct 15, 2025

48 min

On this episode our guest is Dr. Marylinn Reinhardt a proud mother of a special needs daughter who was her inspiration for creating Hospital and IV dentistry for special needs. She saw how difficult it was to find dental care for her daughter thus felt a need to create a program that would help deliver the most compassionate and professional care for the special needs community.

Sep 28, 2025

59 min

On this episode we talk to a couple of dads about what it’s really like from a dad’s perspective raising a child with disabilities. Come alone on their journey of ups and downs, learning as they explain their challenges, and rewards, of raising such a child.

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