Rockin the Difference
Hello There! Welcome to Rockin the Difference, a podcast meant to share the experiences and information with those on their journey in the special needs world. I am your host, Chandra Neal, a mom of a young adult with special needs. My intent is to create a community where we can connect, be real and share in the humor and the tears, challenges and triumphs of what it’s like traveling down this path that is so unique as a special needs parent. Together, we can encourage and support each other as we are all Rockin the Difference!
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Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Being a mom of a blind and autistic adult, you have many experiences and learn so many things. Some of the most valuable things you learn are from your child themselves. In this episode I share 8 valuable things I have learned from my kid.
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Until next time, Keep Rockin the Difference!
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
This episode I talk with Pat Coskran, a father of 37 year old Sean, who is autistic.
He has been a special education teacher and coach in the Special Olympics.
He is also the author of "Growing up with Sean" found where most books are sold.
He shares his perspective as a dad, finding connection with community in his way as he took over being Sean's primary caregiver; his struggle with his ego to be in control, grief and denial; the IEP process from the perspective of a parent and an educator, how the future will be for your adult child and the best way to prepare for that and so much more.
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
In this episode I share how connections with my friends and my community inside and outside of the special needs space has been a life saver for me.
I didn't realize how much I needed to connect with others in order to feel fulfilled in my life. This can take a lot when you're raising a special needs kid, but it is vital and the effort to get connected is well worth it.
If you can any information you would like to share or hear on this podcast, you can email at rockinthedifference@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @rockin_the_difference
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
In this special episode I bring on my amazing friends, Ashley, Tricia and Parisa, better known as the BBBs or Bonded By Blindness. We have an amazing bond because we all have blind kids. And although we all have unique stories, we can relate to each other on this journey. And it is so important to have someone to relate to in this special needs life.
We share our stories and experience, share laughter and tears, struggles and love. I hope you enjoy my first guests on Rockin The Difference!
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
This episode talks about the AAAs of moving forward through the challenges and fears you face being a special needs parent and how working through these ideas could help you live a happy special life.
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
In this episode I continue sharing my experience of becoming a special needs mom. After first finding out my baby was blind, a second diagnosis was on its way.
I share how this impacted me and how I moved forward with it.
I hope it can resonate with many of you.
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
In this first episode of Rockin The Difference, Chandra shares how her journey of being a parent of a special needs kid began.
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Trailer introducing Rockin the Difference, a podcast meant to connect with people living alongside someone with special needs.