The Tiny Miracles Foundation
“Preemie Parents Talk” Speaker Series

Past Speakers October 2007–October 2009


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The Tiny Miracles Foundation is pleased to present the “Preemie Parents Talk” Speaker Series, free of charge, for parents of preemies of all ages as well as parents of other special needs children. This series is a forum where parents can hear directly from experts and connect with each other on relevant topics. Attendees are welcome to stay after the discussion for dessert and coffee.

Asthma, RSV and the Long-Term Care Needs of Fragile Infants

October 30, 2007
Hossein Sadeghi, M.D., Pediatric Pulmonology, LLC

Understanding Childbearing After Having a Preemie

November 25, 2007
Richard R. Viscarello, Jr., M.D.
CEO, President & Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine — Maternal Fetal Care P.C.

Acid Reflux

January 29, 2008
Mark S. Glassman, MD, Children’s Physicians of Westchester

Speech Delays in Preemies

February 26, 2008
Landria M. Seals, M.A., CCC-SLP, Owner and Clinic Director of Speech and Language Consultants, LLC

Nutritional Needs of Premature Babies

March 25, 2008
Michileen Kang, RD, CDN

Coping After a Premature Birth

April 29, 2008
Anne D’Elia, LCSW

Understanding Sensory Integration Dysfunction

May 27, 2008
Rae Suba OTR/L, Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Strategies for Coping with Fear After the Birth of a Premature Baby

October 28, 2008
Leelee Klein, President of The Tiny Miracles Foundation and Mother of 26 week twin girls

Coping During the Holidays: Understanding Your Emotions

November 25, 2008
Leelee Klein and Anne D’Elia, LCSW

Finding Balance After the Birth of Your Premature Child

January 27, 2008
Anne D’Elia, LCSW

Music Therapy for Your Premature Child

February 24, 2009
Judy Nguyen Engel, MM, NICU MT
Board Certified Music Therapist

Coping with Family After the Birth of Your Premature Child

March 31, 2009
Anne D’Elia, LCSW

Benefits of Aquatic Occupational and Physical Therapy for Your Premature Child

April 28, 2009
Ailene Tisser, MA PT & Cindy Freedman, MOTR, CTRS

Parent and Pediatrician: Ongoing Partnership After the NICU

October 28, 2009
Dr. Jennifer Gruen, Village Pediatrics
Ashley Dineen, TTMF Board Member and Parent of Preemie Twins