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Special guest introduction:
- Daffany Nance, a motivational speaker and coach, is introduced. Daffany has dedicated her life to serving individuals with special needs and is the founder of Loving Life Today.
Daffany's Background:
- Daffany's experience and passion for supporting families with special needs are highlighted.
- She is recognized as an award-winning special education teacher and a devoted mother of four.
Daffany's Special Needs Mom Journey:
- Daffany discusses her journey as a special needs mom, starting with her daughter's speech and behavioral challenges at a young age.
- Challenges with identifying and addressing her daughter's disabilities, including speech disability and emotional disability, are highlighted.
- Daffany shares struggles with navigating the education system and advocating for her daughter's needs, including obtaining an IEP and transportation services.
Coping with Emotional Dysregulation:
- Daffany explains the challenges of managing her daughter's emotional dysregulation, particularly in public settings like grocery stores.
- Strategies for supporting her daughter, such as using headphones and setting daily goals, are discussed.
Influence on Personal Aspirations:
- Daffany reflects on how her role as a parent of a child with special needs has influenced her personal aspirations and led her to pursue higher education.
- She emphasizes the importance of self-care and personal growth in supporting her children effectively.
Words of Encouragement:
- Daffany offers words of encouragement to other parents raising children with special needs, emphasizing their irreplaceable role and the importance of self-care.
Where to find Daffany:
website: https://lovinglife2day.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovinglife2day_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brightenday
Motivational speaker and coach Daffany Nance has spent most of her life serving individuals with special needs from mild to severe and profound. Daffany founded Loving Life 2Day to provide families with access to support and resources needed to grow and maintain healthy home environments. An award-winning special education teacher and devoted mother of four, Daffany is passionate about getting rid of self-limiting beliefs and promoting positive self-image. Daffany is carrying her message of hope around the globe in her aim to inspire the next group of women to stand up, see their own value and take their power back.
Music Acknowledgement: Audio Coffee - Denys Kyshchuk
Link for book: The S.H.I.N.E. Principle: The special needs mom's path to strength, hope and happiness
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CW18ZXGX (Canada)
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