Ep. 120: Diverse Families: Special Needs
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How can we support families with special needs?
Join Chris and Tobin in a special conversation on how to support families with special needs. As part of the Diverse Families series, they are joined by Donna Crose, Tobin’s mom, and mother of a daughter with Down syndrome.
Donna shares the challenges of discovering a diagnosis like Down syndrome and the challenges of raising teenagers while caring for a sibling with special needs. Donna and Tobin also offer insight into some of the challenges that teens with special needs face and how to support them as they grow into adulthood.
Listen to the end for ways to support parents and siblings of kids with special needs, too.
In this episode, we mentioned or used the following resources:
- Podcast music by Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
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About Us
Chris Robey
Former CEO
Donna Crose
Special Guest
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Chris Robey | Former CEO
Chris has spent most of his career empowering teenagers from all backgrounds. As the former leader of Teen Life, he is passionate about helping students make good choices while also giving adults the tools they need to communicate more effectively with teens. Chris is a graduate of Midwestern State University and holds a Master’s Degree in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University.
Donna Crose | Special Guest
Tobin Hodges’ mother, Donna Crose was already raising teenagers when she gave birth to a daughter with Down Syndrome. Her experience and insight is invaluable for caring adults to better support families of children with special needs.