Encompass Parent Talks

Feb 12 2025 50 ep. 26 mins 11
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Each episode we'll be chatting about a different aspect of parenting and raising young children. You'll hear from parents to get their perspective on the topic. Then, you'll get some advice and insights from the experts at Encompass. Encompass is a non-profit based in King County, Washington. We offer Early Learning, Pediatric Therapy and Family Enrichment Programs for families with children birth to 8 years old.

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Understanding Encompass Community-Based Services

Feb 12 2025 40 mins  
In late 2022, Encompass launched its Community-Based Services program. Centered around therapy services provided in preschools and childcare settings, the program supports the occupational, speech-language, and mental health goals of children, 3 years old and up. Services are provided in small groups or one-to-one in the classroom or childcare center with an emphasis on supportin

Behavioral Health is Now Mental Health

Dec 11 2024 11 mins  
Encompass recently introduced a meaningful change as the Behavioral Health program shifts to a new name: Mental Health. In this episode of our Parent Talks Podcast, we sit down with Encompass Mental Health Director Megan Walsh to learn more about the change, why it’s important, and what it means for the children and families we serve.

Summer Spectacular

Jul 08 2024 36 mins  
We are now a few weeks into a well-deserved summer break for kids and caregivers alike. While we look forward to this time to relax and breathe a bit easier, experience tells us that it typically only takes a week or two before the novelty starts to wear off. Kids get bored. The snacking seems endless. Routines are out the window. Has anybody even used a hairbrush? If that’s wh

Understanding Early Support for Infants and Toddlers

Apr 29 2024 34 mins  
Serving children and families from birth to age 3, Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) is the Washington State program designed to be the first point of contact for families concerned about their child’s development. Whether it’s speech, motor, feeding, sleep, behavioral, social, or other developmental concerns, our ESIT team employs a collaborative caregiver-coaching

A Conversation with Casey Ehrlich: Recognizing Pathological Demand Avoidance

Mar 14 2024 43 mins  
March 18-24, 2024 is Neurodiversity Celebration Week – a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. In recognition of this week, we’re shedding light on Pathological Demand Avoidance – generally recognized as a profile of autism and something Encompass providers see in their therapy sessions. In our latest Parent Talk

The Holiday Dinner Table

Nov 16 2023 53 mins  
When the podcast team brainstorms a “Holiday Food” episode, it ‘might’ trigger some unresolved feelings for the host of our program. In this fun episode of our Parent Talks Podcast, Encompass Marketing and Communications Manager Caley George shares unpleasant memories about broccoli casserole and wonders if it's time to start doing better by our kids. Then he sits down with

Understanding IEPs and 504s

Oct 12 2023 24 mins  
As kids get settled into a new school year, it’s not uncommon for some parents to notice their child is struggling in the classroom. While there may be a variety of reasons for this struggle, it’s important for parents to understand the resources available if they suspect their child needs extra support. In this month’s episode of our Parent Talks podcast, we explore IEPs, mo

Extracurricular Activities and Your Family

Aug 30 2023 41 mins  
Every year, the start of school brings an inevitable rush of e-flyers promoting a wide array of extracurricular activities for kids of all ages. The sheer quantity of options can be overwhelming for parents trying to decide what and how many activities their kids should be engaged in. We tackle that very topic in this episode of our Parent Talks podcast. Our host and parent of two

The Power of Connection: A Conversation with Mona Delahooke

May 16 2023 46 mins  
“When we shift the lens and start to look at [behaviors] as the signal rather than the target . . . we get so many more answers, and we really start to build connection and relationships.” Dr. Mona Delahooke Encompass is honored to have Pediatric Psychologist Dr. Mona Delahooke on our Parent Talks podcast. As a speaker, trainer, and consultant, Dr. Delahooke has dedicated her

Examining Transitions

Apr 10 2023 50 mins  
Transitions. We all know them and we all experience them. Whether it's moving, having children, returning to the workforce, or any number of possibilities, these moments can be unsettling. In our latest Parent Talks podcast, we sit down with Encompass parent, writer, and speaker April Bennett, as well as Encompass Behavioral Health Director Megan Walsh, to discuss practical tips fo