Episode FOUR
Inspiring Vision
Determined Spellers, Brady and Sid, show what personal success looks like Down syndrome style. Developmental Optometrist and Mom to Speller Matthew, Dr. Susan Daniel, provides groundbreaking insights in ocular motor functioning for Spellers.
TRAILER
In this episode, you will join Sid's mom, a familiar face from the Spellers Movie, embodying resilience and love. Brady's mom, now a Spellers Method™ provider specializing in Down syndrome, supports her son's journey. Dr. Susan Daniel, mother to Speller Matthew, offers groundbreaking insights as a Developmental Optometrist, guiding Sid and Brady towards their goals.
RECAP VIDEO
Join filmmaker Pat R. Notaro III and Spellers Method™ providers Dawnmarie Gaivin and Dana Johnson as they recap episode four, focusing on Down syndrome. Explore the role of developmental optometry and how it plays a significant role in spelled communication. Gain insights into the characters' journeys and the profound live changes they have experienced.
MEET THE CAST
On World Autism Day, audiences were treated to an exclusive peek behind the scenes of "Inspired Vision" as Sid, Brady, and their moms stepped into the spotlight during a dynamic Facebook Live session with hosts Dana Johnson and Dawnmarie Gaivin. Not only did viewers get to ask questions, but they also received firsthand insights and personal perspectives from Sid, Brady, their moms, and Dr. Susan Daniel, enriching the dialogue in profound ways. Watch it here.
RESOURCES
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Functional Nutrition for Kids - Vaish Sarathy, PhD
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SpellerZona - Darcy Day Spellers Method™ Provider
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Who decides how smart you are? - TEDx Talk by Vaish Sarathy, PhD
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Down like Sid - Sid Gosh Instagram - Free thinker, Autistic, Down Syndrome, Rebel, Poet!
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The Eyes Have It! Apraxia and Ocular Motor Control - Zoom with Dana Johnson, PhD, MS, OTR/L
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Movement Differences in Autism - YouTube Dana Johnson, PhD, MS, OTR/L
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Optometry's Role is Spelling Communication Methods - YouTube Susan Daniel, OD
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Vision & Apraxia - More Than Just 20/20 - Spellers University Course with Susan Daniel, OD