April 2010
In this 25 minute program Dr. McGuirk covers many topics, including:
(times are approximate)
- Astor’s new name (00:30)
- The importance of serving families, and not just children (02:15)
- The challenges facing families (03:10)
- The importance of early screening (03:30)
- Early warning signs of problems in young children (04:15)
- The range of different issues seen in children and the importance of early intervention (05:00)
- Astor’s emphasis on keeping children at home with their families (06:20)
- Overview of Dutchess community-based services (07:00)
- Head Start:
helps the entire family with education, parent support and training, health care, dental care, and more (07:30) - Early Head Start:
helps families beginning at birth, including services and education for parents (08:30) - Societal benefits of Head Start programs (09:30)
- Success in learning = success in life (10:45)
- Learning challenges faced by children (11:00)
- Social justice; helping children fulfil their own potential (11:45)
- The Astor Angels Network – a community of supporters (12:05)
- Age range of Astor Children (14:30)
- Challenges facing older children (14:40)
- Evaluating outcomes of children in Astor programs (16:20)
- Psychiatric disabilities:
removing stigma and blame; not caused by parents; parents need for help (18:45) - Every family has different needs and dynamics (21:00)
- The importance of talking to professionals and seeking help (22:00)
- Dr. McGuirk’s background and personal road to Astor (22:30)
“Finding Out With Peter And Ellen” is a a public service radio show hosted by Peter Leonard and Ellen Devorsetz. It airs on Sunday morning on WVKR-FM Poughkeepsie (91.3 FM).
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