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Practical tips and evidence-based guidance to make life easier for you and your severely autistic loved ones.
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S5E8 Adaptive Listening for Nonverbal Children with Autism
In this episode of the Autism Labs Podcast, Mike shares how “adaptive listening” has transformed the way he connects with his nonverbal son, emphasizing that listening is far more than hearing words.…
S5E7 Autism Advice for Parents: Finding Wisdom in The Beatitudes
This episode explores the application of the Beatitudes to parenting children with complex special needs. The host discusses six key principles: being poor in spirit through humility and…
S5E6 Essential Parenting Tips For Autism: A Romanian Mother's Journey
This episode explores the journey of supporting a child with autism through the experiences of Diana Danu and her son, Gabi, emphasizing the importance of individualized approaches, strong…
S5E5 Autism Parenting Tips from a Romanian Mother's Journey
In this episode, Mike Carr speaks with Diana Danu, a mother from Romania, about her journey raising her son Gabi, who was diagnosed with autism at age three. Diana describes the challenges families…
S5E4 Building Autism Support Programs That Actually Work: Beyond Just Finding Great People
Supporting individuals with autism and complex needs requires more than exceptional staff members. While finding dedicated caregivers is valuable, challenges such as staff turnover, scheduling…
S5E3 Autism Transition to Adulthood: Tips for Parents and Caregivers from Transition Specialists
In this episode, the Round Rock ISD team emphasizes that successful transition for young adults with autism requires individualized, out-of-the-box approaches tailored to each student’s interests and…
S5E2 Autism Transition to Adulthood Programs: Expert Guidance from Round Rock School District
Autism Labs: Transition Programming in Round Rock School DistrictThis episode features representatives from Round Rock School District, one of the larger school districts in the greater Austin, Texas…
S5E1 Why I’m Optimistic About My Severely Autistic Child’s Future
In this episode, Mike Carr shares why he remains optimistic about the future for his severely autistic son despite the many challenges parents face, including the loss of school-based supports after…
S4E28 5 Autism Parenting Tips from a Dad’s Honest Experience
In this podcast, Mike Carr shares five key lessons he’s learned raising a child with complex special needs. He emphasizes the importance of humility, encouraging parents to ask for help rather than…
S4E27 Finding Autism Residential Care: Tips For Parents & Families
Mike Carr and Joel Wood discuss building residential and support options for adults with profound autism, saying staffing - motivated, caring people over credentials- is the biggest challenge. They…
S4E26 Residential Care for Autism: What We're Learning About Creating Programs That Actually Work
Joel and Martha are planning a meaningful future for their 20-year-old son William, nonverbal but highly intelligent (spells to communicate), with autism and apraxia, body-control issues, and…
S4E25 Autism Respite Care: What We've Learned Building a Program for Adults with Severe Autism
In this episode of Autism Labs discussion between Mike Carr, Allie Langan, and Sharon Holloway regarding respite care programs for parents of severely autistic adults. The key points from the…
S4E24 Respite Care for Autism: A Parent's Guide to Life Skills Training and Support Programs
In this episode of Autism Labs, Mike Carr, Sharon Holloway, and Allie Langan discuss the importance of respite care and life skills programs for autistic and neurodivergent young adults, emphasizing…
S4E23 Revolutionary Autism Resources for Parents: Dr. Karnik's POD Health App
Dr. Dilip Karnik, a pioneering pediatric neurologist with over four decades of experience, joined Autism Labs to introduce POD Health, a free, AI-powered digital platform designed to revolutionize…
S4E22 Supported Living for Adults with Autism: A Parent's Guide to Housing Options (Part II)
Mike Carr and Ann Hart discuss housing and independence for adults with autism, stressing that options depend on each person’s support needs. They note SSLCs have improved, recommend visiting…
S4E21 Supported Living for Adults with Autism: A Parent's Guide to Housing Options
In this episode of Autism Labs, Mike Carr and guest Ann Hart explore the complex landscape of housing options for adults with autism and other significant support needs. They emphasize the importance…
S4E20 AI and Assistive Tech Transforming Autism Care at Home
In this episode, Mike Carr discusses how the right technology—paired with strong support—can transform life for families of children with special needs. He highlights tools like the Kindle Scribe for…
S4E20 Vaccines, Tylenol, Leucovorin & Autism: What Parents Need to Know About Common Concerns
Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that ranges from full independence to requiring 24/7 care, as with Mike and Kay’s son Michael. Research has disproven the myth that vaccines cause…
S4E19 The Importance of Structure at Home: Essential Tools We Recommend
Adding structure to daily routines helps reduce stress, build independence, and prepare individuals with autism for respite or residential care. Unstructured time can lead to boredom and problem…
S4E18 Autism Assisted Living: Finding Quality Care For Adults
Mike Carr shares his family’s experience raising their 35-year-old son, Michael, who is profoundly autistic, mostly nonverbal, and lives with seizures and pica. He asks the urgent question of who…
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Autism Labs has published 47 episodes since August 2023, covering topics in Business, Kids & Family.
Autism Labs is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 13m.
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