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🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE: "What is a Movement Disorder?" 🎙️

🚨 This episode of Rock the World with Kay and Michelle is a deep dive into movement disorders and how they affect children with special needs. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or advocate, understanding movement disorders is key to providing the best support and care.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Defining Movement Disorders: What they are, how they affect the body’s ability to coordinate and control movement, and why early detection is crucial.
✅ The Role of Vision in Movement: How vision impacts motor development and why it’s often overlooked in diagnosing movement issues.
✅ Fine Motor Skills: How delays in fine motor skills like grasping, writing, or buttoning clothes can indicate early signs of movement disorders.
✅ Gross Motor Skills: Understanding how larger body movements like crawling, walking, or running can be impacted, and why it matters.
✅ Early Intervention: Why early detection and therapy can dramatically change outcomes for children with movement disorders.
✅ Real-Life Experiences: Hear from Michelle Turner, founder of Movement Lesson™, and Kayla Ireland, founder of Kindly Neurodivergent with Kay, as they share their personal journeys and expert insights into living with and supporting movement disorders.

Why This Episode is Important:
Early recognition of movement disorders can lead to effective therapies that improve a child’s development and quality of life. It’s not just about the diagnosis; it’s about providing the right tools and support for children to thrive.

🎧 LISTEN NOW on all major podcast platforms.
📺 Watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/Uc-VZzFbl90

Tag a parent or caregiver who could benefit from this episode. Let's continue to break down barriers, share knowledge, and support one another. 💙

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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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