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🎙️NEW PODCAST EPISODE: "Special Needs: Medical vs. Genetics – Understanding the Differences" 🎙️

🚨 This episode of Rock the World with Kay and Michelle is packed with important insights about the impact of both medical and genetic conditions on children with special needs. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or advocate, understanding the distinctions between medical and genetic causes is crucial for providing the best care and support.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The Key Difference: How medical-based and genetic-based special needs affect children differently, and why understanding this distinction is vital.
✅ Medical vs. Genetic Needs: Understanding how birth trauma, infections, or other medical complications contrast with genetic disorders and inherited conditions.
✅ Genetic Testing: Why genetic testing is important for diagnosis and family planning, and how it helps parents understand risks and options for care.
✅ Real-Life Experiences: Hear from Michelle Turner, founder of Movement Lesson™, who shares her own personal journey and expertise, and Kayla Ireland, founder of Kindly Neurodivergent with Kay, who discusses her experiences with cerebral palsy and epilepsy.

Why This Episode is Important:
The distinction between medical and genetic conditions isn't just academic—it can change the entire approach to care and advocacy. By understanding these differences, you can ensure your child receives the best possible support, whether through medical treatment or genetic counseling.

🎧 LISTEN NOW on all major podcast platforms.
📺 Watch on YouTube! (Link in bio)

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Kayla Ireland is a bold and unstoppable 26-year-old with cerebral palsy. A wheelchair user for most of her day, Kayla refuses to let any obstacle define her. She’s a college student, avid horseback rider, office manager, communication assistant, co-author, and the host of three successful talk shows—all facilitated through her iPad as a speaking device. Kayla’s voice is a powerful force, advocating for inclusion, representation, and the limitless potential within every individual.

Michelle Turner, the creator of Movement Lesson™, is a globally recognized expert in infant and child development. As a mother, author, presenter, and movement specialist, Michelle has built one of the most extensive libraries dedicated to understanding and improving human movement. Her pioneering approach integrates vision, weight transfer, transitional skills, and rotational movements to unlock new pathways for growth and development.

Together, Kayla and Michelle bring their passion, knowledge, and unique perspectives to every episode of Rock the World. They explore stories of courage, resilience, and innovation, highlighting both the similarities and diverse experiences that unite us all. From expert insights and family stories to thought-provoking discussions, this podcast aims to inspire change, challenge perceptions, and remind us all that every voice has the power to make a difference.

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