Ep. 21: How our Registered Nurse helps Infants, Toddlers, and Families in Early Intervention
Release Date: 09/18/2020
Community Conversations: Travis Day
Children & Families
In this episode hosts Caroline Zamora and Krystal Chavarria-Gonzalez speak with Sierra County Commissioner Travis Day. The discussion covers the programs Aprendamos has expanded in Sierra County, including Aprendamos Early Intervention and Cariño Home Visiting Program. Caroline, Krystal, and Travis cover many topics such as how children and youth programs are vital to Sierra County, how trauma affects infants, toddlers, and families, and much more. . . . For more information about Aprendamos Family of Services visit . You can also find Aprendamos on Facebook @AitKids.nm or on Instagram...
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Community Conversations: Shannon Reynolds
Children & Families
In this episode, hosts Caroline Zamora and Krystal Chavarria-Gonzalez are joined by Doña Ana County Commissioner Shannon Reynolds. They talk about early childhood development, broadband internet connection, healthy owner/manager and employee relationships, and much more. For more information about Aprendamos Family of Services visit . You can also find Aprendamos on Facebook @AitKids.nm or on Instagram @aitkids. You can give them a call at 575-526-6682. . . . Aprendamos Family of Services provides therapy services for children and families impacted by developmental delays and...
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Parent Engagement: Sexuality and Autism
Children & Families
This episode is the audio from our monthly Parent Engagement Training hosted by our Mariposa Autism Service Center. Description: Persons with developmental disabilities have a significant need for individualized, effective instruction on the topic of sexuality. This session offers an overview of puberty and age-typical sexual behaviors as well as reasons to proactively teach information about sexuality, what to teach, and some strategies and resources to consider using. Host: Michael Gutierrez, M.Ed., BCBA & Trisha Joy, MA, BCBA, LBA Topic: Sexuality and Autism Spectrum Disorder If you'd...
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Advancing Social Equity Initiative Introduced with Abel Covarrubias
Children & Families
In this episode hosts Caroline Zamora and Krystal Chavarria-Gonzalez talk to Aprendamos CEO Abel Covarrubias. They discuss a new grant opportunity for nonprofit organizations in Southern New Mexico and an initiative supporting and funding this grant. In this episode, topics such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice are discussed, along with how Aprendamos hope to impact the community through mentorship and this new grant opportunity. Welcome to season 4 episode 25! . . . To learn more about the Advancing Social Equity Initiative, visit https://aitkids.com/foundation/ . . . For...
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Introducing our New COO, Celina Waller
Children & Families
In this episode, hosts Caroline Zamora and Krystal Chavarria-Gonzàlez talk to Celina Waller. Celina is the new Chief Operating Officer of Aprendamos Family of Services, overseeing the six programs under Aprendamos of services. They talk about Celina's family and background, her Aprendamos Story, and much more.
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Telling Our Story - Monica Overcast
Children & Families
Aprendamos Moments are mini-episodes of the Children & Families Podcast. In this episode of Telling Our Story, we hear Monica Overcast’s story. Monica has worked for Aprendamos for over 10 years as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
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Ep. 23: Our Team and Our Family - Leslie Reyes' Story
Children & Families
In this episode, hosts Caroline Zamora and Krystal Chavarria-Gonzàlez talk to Leslie Reyes. Leslie shares her story about her daughter and son and how they have received Aprendamos Early Intervention and Esperanza Children's Therapy Services. She also talked about the challenges and successes her family has gone through. And how her Aprendamos Team members have supported her and her family. This is a lovely podcast episode. Thank you to Leslie for sharing her story. . . . . To learn more about Aprendamos Family of Services, visit www.aitkids.com or on Facebook...
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Parent Engagement: Functional Communication Training
Children & Families
This episode features our Parent Engagement Training, and the topic is Functional Communication Training. This training was presented by our Mariposa Autism Service Center and our Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians. While these principles have been shown to help children with Autism, this training can apply to other children. This training is part of a series, and you can learn more by visiting our Social Media; Facebook @aitkids.nm or Instagram @aitkids To learn more about Aprendamos Family of Services, visit www.aitkids.com. . . . . Content Modified From:...
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Ep 22: Tiny but Mighty - Marcella Shelby's Story
Children & Families
In this episode, hosts Caroline Zamora and Krystal Chavarria-Gonzàlez talk to Marcella Shelby. Marcella shares her story about giving birth to her son, Matthew, and the complications of pre-eclampsia. They also discuss her family's journey from NICU to Early Intervention Services. Caroline, Krystal and Marcella also talk about how Marcella's family connected and felt supported by her team members, and much more. To learn more about Aprendamos Family of Services, visit www.aitkids.com.
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Contando Nuestra Historia - Lissi
Children & Families
Aprendamos Moments son mini-episodios del Podcast de Niños y Familias. En este episodio, escuchamos un momento Contando nuestra historia de Lissi Wandemberg-Overcast. Lissi ha trabajado con Aprendamos durante 8 años como Terapeuta Bilingüe del Habla y el Lenguaje. Aquí está la historia de Lissi. . . . . Para obtener más información sobre la familia de servicios de Aprendamos, visite www.aitkids.com o en Facebook @ aitkids.nm o Instagram @aitkids Aprendamos, invirtiendo en nuestro futuro un niño, una familia, y una relación a la vez.
info_outlineIn this episode, hosts Caroline Zamora and Krystal Chavarria-Gonzalez talk about Nurse Services within Early Intervention. They are joined by Sara Sell, RN, BSN, who has been a Nurse with Aprendamos for nine years. Also, Aprendamos was the first Early Intervention Agency in the State of New Mexico to provide Nurse Services to families in Early Intervention. Sara has an extensive background in working with children who have been in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) who may have been born premature (premie babies). Also, working with families and medical providers to support children who are medically fragile or more medically involved. Sara also helps children with feeding concerns and other medical concerns by collaborating with our other therapy providers and medical providers.
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For more information about Aprendamos Family of Services, visit www.AitKids.com. You can also find Aprendamos on Facebook @AitKids.nm or on Instagram @aitkids. You can give them a call at 575-526-6682.
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Aprendamos Family of Services provides therapy services for children and families impacted by developmental delays and disabilities in New Mexico, USA. The Aprendamos Family of Services is made up of Aprendamos Early Intervention, Esperanza Children’s Therapy, Alegria Family Counseling, Mariposa Autism Service Center, Cariño Home Visiting Program, and Conscious Fathering Program of Southern New Mexico.