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Parent, Therapist, Advocate: The Many Roles of Raising a Child with Down Syndrome

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In this episode of While You Grow, we sit down with Travis Heaton, a parent of a child with Down syndrome, an occupational therapy assistant (OTA), and a business owner. Travis shares his personal journey—offering insights into the joys and challenges of raising a child with Down syndrome, how his professional background in OT influences his parenting, and what led him to start his own business. Whether you’re a parent, therapist, or someone passionate about childhood development, this conversation is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and practical takeaways. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on advocacy, therapy, and the power of lived experience.

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AyZ80x1qmOHNKoq_Y3NQsom6tRKIpDBa/view?usp=drive_link

Thank you for listening! Please share and comment. Follow us on Instagram and X @whileyougrowot and subscribe to our YouTube channel @whileyougrowot. You can also find the show notes and research on our website (https://sites.google.com/presby.edu/whileyougrow/home). You can also visit our podcast website on Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446918.

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In this episode of While You Grow, we sit down with Travis Heaton, a parent of a child with Down syndrome, an occupational therapy assistant (OTA), and a business owner. Travis shares his personal journey—offering insights into the joys and challenges of raising a child with Down syndrome, how his professional background in OT influences his parenting, and what led him to start his own business. Whether you’re a parent, therapist, or someone passionate about childhood development, this conversation is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and practical takeaways. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on advocacy, therapy, and the power of lived experience.

Show Notes:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AyZ80x1qmOHNKoq_Y3NQsom6tRKIpDBa/view?usp=drive_link

Thank you for listening! Please share and comment. Follow us on Instagram and X @whileyougrowot and subscribe to our YouTube channel @whileyougrowot. You can also find the show notes and research on our website (https://sites.google.com/presby.edu/whileyougrow/home). You can also visit our podcast website on Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/2446918.

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