PEP Talks explores topics related to children with disabilities including behavioral and mental health. Learn from parents with lived experience, hear different perspectives, and discover options for your family.
In this episode, Family Peer Support Specialists explore the core principles of trauma‑informed practice and how they apply when supporting and empowering parents. Listen along to deepen your understanding of trauma‑informed family engagement and the ways these approaches strengthen safe, responsive support.
16 Mar 2026
System of Care
In this episode, Family Peer Support Specialists explore the foundational skills needed to support and mentor parents as they partner with service providers in their child’s mental health care. Listen along to deepen your understanding of the System of Care framework and how it guides effective family‑centered support.
3 Oct 2023
Challenging Behavior- What Your Young Child is Trying to Communicate
In this episode, we are joined by Stephanie Gerow, associate professor at UNLV to discuss why young children may experience challenging behaviors and what parents can do to help their child learn skills to overcome these behaviors.
Resources:
Tantrums, Tears, & Tempers: Behavior is Communication (https://nvpep.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/NevadaPEP/EamXZDzYy8tFotw-LQZqlIABZnxdzIakI2kvVChFYPA_uw?e=x7NH82)
Positive Solutions for Families (https://nvpep.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/NevadaPEP/EQnkolEHlJRIkxcgRMCE4ZEBfQ9VwSUSEP_tQHOC9yjvcA?e=y7XhbD)Behavior Analyst Certification Board (https://www.bacb.com/)Southern Nevada Caregiver Coaching Project (https://unlv.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_benSqKzIhHkipXo)
14 Apr 2023
Parent Voice in the IEP
In this episode, Carley, Kathryn and Vanessa discuss how parents can collaborate with their child's school to create an individualized education program that meets the specific needs of their child. Learn how you can use your expertise as a parent to plan for and participate in the IEP meeting.
13 Feb 2023
Special Education Evaluations - Who? What? When? Why?
Evaluation is the process used to determine if a child is eligible for special education services. In this episode, Carley, Robin and Vanessa discuss what parents can do if they are concerned about their child's progress in school, what evaluation entails, and how parents can work collaboratively with the school to understand their child's needs.
3 Oct 2022
Transition to Adulthood: High Expectations for Youth with Disabilities
Transitioning to adulthood is a difficult time no matter who you are or what your abilities. For some youth with disabilities, including those with mental health needs, transition is something that is planned for in the Individualized Educational Program (IEP). Kendra, Robin and Carley get together to talk about transition and how to support youth while having high expectations!
31 Aug 2022
Milestones with Speed Bumps: When to Get Help for Your Child
Children don't come with manuals! All parents wonder if their child is hitting those milestones that all the other parents at the park are talking about. Kendra, Dan and Joanna discuss lived experiences with some of those speed bumps that sometimes pop up on the milestone highway and provide tips for parents about things to look for, what to do and who to turn to for help.
23 Jul 2022
Back To School
Every new school year can be stressful for students and their families. In this episode, Kendra, Robin and Brittney talk about concerns that parents might have and tips for supporting their students.
9 Mar 2022
Improving Your Child's Reading
In this special podcast episode, hear from Robin and Kendra about how parents can engage their child's school in conversation about reading and literacy. Learn what questions you can ask your child's teacher and resources that are available to continue and improve their reading skills.
17 Jun 2021
Advocating for Your Child
In this first episode, hear from Kendra, Char, and Allison about advocating for your child's unique needs. Learn what advocacy means and the power of advocacy from the parent perspective.
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