Ninety-Nine Percent Effective

Taking the Scare out of Dental Care

In this episode Tesha and George speak with the experts on an incredibly important topic - dental care amongst children and adults with differing abilities. Dr. Francisco Suarez and Sharon Strobel work together to help adults with their dental needs; including some tips and tricks to make visits easier for you or your loved one.

 

Show Notes:

• Give Kids a Smile Day 2022 Flyer
• "Dental Care for People with Special Needs", Oral Health Foundation 
• "When Should I Take My Baby to the Dentist?" , American Dental Association, YouTube Video
• "Dental Help for Adults with Disabilities: Care and Considerations", Dentaly.org 
• Connecticut Dental Health Partnership

Have a question or want to leave us feedback? Email us at sarahsolutions@sarah-inc.org or call us at 860-399-1888 ext 200.

Intro music composed by James F. Hodgdon. 

Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is produced and edited by Stephanie Cona

Views, thoughts, and opinions expressed during this episode belonging to hosts and speakers do not necessarily reflect SARAH Inc.’s.

Ready.. Set.. Go Easy on Yourself! A Discussion About Mental Health Before and After Birth

Welcoming a child into the family is an exciting time for many of us. But being pregnant and giving birth can be hectic especially during the holiday season and not to mention a global pandemic. For most people the transition into being parents is a time in which empathy, compassion, and a willingness to learn more about your own (and your partner’s) mental health becomes crucial.

We invite you to join us on this episode of Ninety-Nine Percent Effective when our hosts sit down with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Laura Badecker, to discuss mental health before and after giving birth. Laura talks through identifying often unnoticed signs of postpartum and prenatal mood disorders in women, men, and couples, and then gives helpful insight on finding support and resources that are right for you. Above all, our hosts and Laura remind us that many of these feelings we experience during the prenatal and postpartum stages are normal. You are not alone, the support you need is out there, and our goal is to help you find it.

 

Show Notes:

• Laura Badecker - https://lauradoestherapy.com/ 
• LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• "What is Marriage and Family Therapy?"
• RSV - Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection 
• Book - Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleiman
• "What is Perinatal Depression?"
• PSI - Postpartum Support International, Connecticut Chapter
• "The 'Baby Blues' and Post-Partum Depression" - Hartford Health Care
• "Dads Can Get Depression During and After Pregnancy, Too" - American SPCC
• "1 in 10 Dads Experience Postpartum Depression, Anxiety: How to Spot the Signs" - UT Southwestern Medical Center

 

Have a question or want to leave us feedback? Email us at sarahsolutions@sarah-inc.org or call us at 860-399-1888 ext 200.

Intro music composed by James F. Hodgdon. 

Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is produced and edited by Stephanie Cona

Views, thoughts, and opinions expressed during this episode belonging to hosts and speakers do not necessarily reflect SARAH Inc.’s.

Holiday Takeaways with Ninety-Nine Percent Effective

Ninety Nine Percent Effective is home for the holidays. On this episode, our hosts George and Tesha are accompanied by featured guest Erin F. as they discuss seasonal celebrations, traditions, and more! You might recognize Erin’s voice from The SARAH Inc. Summer Sibling Series - Sibling Panel we aired back in August 2021; we are excited that she is joining us once again. This year many of us are returning to spending time families and friends together during the holiday season, and that can look different for everyone. Our hosts share personal stories and tips that can help you make the most of this special time with those you love.

The team at Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is wishing all our listeners a safe and healthy holiday season. May your days be merry and bright!

As always if you have a question or want to leave us feedback, email us at sarahsolutions@sarah-inc.org or call us at 860-399-1888 ext 200.

Intro music composed by James F. Hodgdon. 

Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is produced and edited by Stephanie Cona

Views, thoughts, and opinions expressed during this episode belonging to hosts and speakers do not necessarily reflect SARAH Inc.’s.

Routines, Screens, and Everything Between: School is Back in Session

Joining us on this show is Vita Rose, a special education teacher in Connecticut. Now that school is back in full swing what are the teachers, children, and parents facing in this upcoming year?

COVID-19 has drastically affected our lives over the last nearly two years. In this episode, we focus directly on the impact that the pandemic has had on school-aged children and their families.

As always if you have a question or want to leave us feedback, email us at sarahsolutions@sarah-inc.org or call us at 860-399-1888 ext 200.

Intro music composed by James F. Hodgdon. 

Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is produced and edited by Stephanie Cona

Show Notes:

• "Rethinking Normal: Back-to-School Tips for 2021" - Challenging Success
• "Getting Back to Socializing as Pandemic Restrictions Ease - On Call for All Kids" - Video post by Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
• "5 Back-to-School Tips for the 2021-2022 School Year" - Discovery Point
• "Routines and Schedules for Children with Special Needs" - Special Tomato

Weekend Tea with Gabby and Amanda - Bonus Short #2

It’s Friday, October 1st! As we start to gear up for this amazing October we encourage you to grab your favorite mug and welcome the weekend ahead with us at Ninety-Nine Percent Effective.

In this week’s Weekend Tea, we pick back up where we left off with Gabby and Amanda. In this short, the sisters discuss friendship, what independence means to them, religion, and how they have formed their own identities along the way. From exploring new personalities to attending 8 proms, you will have to listen to hear more!

As always if you have a question or want to leave us feedback, email us at sarahsolutions@sarah-inc.org or call us at 860-399-1888 ext 200.

Intro music composed by James F. Hodgdon. 

Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is produced and edited by Stephanie Cona

Weekend Tea with Gabby and Amanda - Bonus Short #1

Hey 99% Effective Listeners! This summer we released the first ever sibling series on our show. The sibling series focused on all aspects of growing up as/with a sibling with a disability. The success and interest of the series inspired us to reach out to our two friends Gabby and Amanda. Two sisters who live a full life and are built-in best friends. 

Over the next several weeks we will be posting shorts featuring these two sisters, and best friends, discussing the real life situations they have experienced together. This short is just an intro - who they are and where they come from! We hope you enjoy.

As always if you have a question or want to leave us feedback, email us at sarahsolutions@sarah-inc.org or call us at 860-399-1888 ext 200.

Intro music composed by James F. Hodgdon. 

Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is produced and edited by Stephanie Cona

Reflections and Aspirations: A Conversation with the Real Experts - SARAH Inc.'s Siblings Panel

We are truly excited for this episode to drop! The FINAL episode of our sibling series is a panel made up of three incredible pairs of siblings reflecting on their life experiences. In this episode you will meet: Kelly and Erin, Laura and Jack, and Allison and Melissa. These siblings discuss their experiences growing up together, life aspirations, and their experiences in their communities.

The SARAH Inc. Summer Sibling Series - Sibling Panel is facilitated by none other than Emily Holl (from our first episode of the Summer Sibling Series)! Emily Holl is the Director of the Sibling Support Project which was founded in 1990. It is the first national program dedicated to the life-long and ever-changing concerns of millions of brothers and sisters of people with special health, developmental, and mental health concerns.

Emily is a social worker by trade, but also an author, trainer, and sibling who since 2003, has worked in the disability field and provided workshops, training, and groups for siblings, families, and individuals with disabilities.

Show Notes:

• Learn more about SARAH Inc. 
• You can reach Emily Holl at emilyholl@siblingsupport.org
• Sibling Support Website
• "What Siblings Would Like Parents and Services Providers to Know"
• "How to Let Your Siblings Know You Care"
• Publications from the Sibling Support Project
  • The Sibling Slam Book: What It's Really Like to Have a Brother or Sister with Special Needs by Don Meyer and David Gallagher
  • Thicker Than Water: Essays by Adult Siblings of People with Disabilities by Don Meyer
  • The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults with Disabilities by Don Meyer

Have a question or want to leave us feedback? Email us at sarahsolutions@sarah-inc.org or call us at 860-399-1888 ext. 200.

Intro music composed by James F. Hodgdon. 

Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is produced and edited by Stephanie Cona

Fostering the Super Sibling Connection: Anything but Typical

We are excited to drop the THIRD EPISODE of our Summer Sibling Series! This Summer we are exploring the key aspects of growing up with/as a sibling with a differing ability.

In this episode, we are speaking with Amy McCoy. Amy is a children’s author and disability educator. Amy discusses the defining moments as a parent in which she realized that her daughter’s experience, as a younger sibling to a brother with autism, was going to be different from other siblings’ experiences. 

During this conversation, Amy talks through the challenges and opportunities that siblings may face growing up together and shares advice to help parents communicate and support their children during these situations. She discusses fostering an environment in which all children feel comfortable and encouraged to develop meaningful connections with their siblings.

 

Show Notes:

• "Little BIG Sister" by Amy McCoy
  • You can find this book on Amazon
• How to Best Support Siblings of Individuals with ASD 
• Eight Things Siblings of Children with Special Needs Struggle With
• Ian's Walk: A Story about Autism by Laurie Lears
• What About Me? Meeting the Unique Needs of Siblings to Individuals with Autism

Have a question or want to leave us feedback? Email us at sarahsolutions@sarah-inc.org or call us at 860-399-1888 ext 200.

Intro music composed by James F. Hodgdon. 

Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is produced and edited by Stephanie Cona

Empowerment, Transparency, and Other Ways to Support a Sibling!

We are excited to drop the SECOND EPISODE of our Summer Sibling Series! This Summer we are exploring the key aspects of growing up with/as a sibling with a differing ability. 

In this episode, we have Laura Knapp joining us. Laura is the Parent Consultant and Transition Coordinator with CT Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC). Laura discusses all aspects about future planning, life transitions, and advice about long-term decision making. This episode focuses around responsibility and transparency in a sibling's relationship.

Show Notes:

• https://cpacinc.org/
• "Supported Decision-Makin: Frequently Asked Questions"
• PLAN of Connecticut
• "Two Different Types of Special Needs Trusts"
• "What are Wraparound Services?"
• "What is Charting the LifeCourse Planning"
• Therap Video: Person Centered Planning

Have a question or want to leave us feedback? Email us at sarahsolutions@sarah-inc.org or call us at 860-399-1888 ext 200.

Intro music composed by James F. Hodgdon. 

Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is produced and edited by Stephanie Cona

It Takes a Village: A Sibling's Crucial Role

We are excited to announce the start of our Summer Sibling Series! This Summer we plan on talking to a variety of experts on the topic. We will discuss everything from a diagnosis, future planning, and more all from a sibling's lens. 

In this episode, our guest speaker is Emily Holl. Emily Holl is the Director of the Sibling Support Project which was founded in 1990. It is the first national program dedicated to the life-long and ever-changing concerns of millions of brothers and sisters of people with special health, developmental, and mental health concerns.

Emily is a social worker by trade, but also an author, trainer, and sibling who since 2003, has worked in the disability field and  provided workshops, training, and groups for siblings, families, and individuals with disabilities.

Show Notes:

• You can reach Emily Holl at emilyholl@siblingsupport.org
• Sibling Support Website
• "What Siblings Would Like Parents and Services Providers to Know"
• "How to Let Your Siblings Know You Care"
• Publications from the Sibling Support Project
  • The Sibling Slam Book: What It's Really Like to Have a Brother or Sister with Special Needs by Don Meyer and David Gallagher
  • Thicker Than Water: Essays by Adult Siblings of People with Disabilities by Don Meyer
  • The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults with Disabilities by don Meyer

Have a question or want to leave us feedback? Email us at sarahsolutions@sarah-inc.org or call us at 860-399-1888 ext 200.

Intro music composed by James F. Hodgdon. 

Ninety-Nine Percent Effective is produced and edited by Stephanie Cona