Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism

Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism

Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism

Episodes 14
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Highly Active
Since Feb 2026
Latest Episode May 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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98%
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About This Podcast

Welcome to Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism. Join Michelle Chabolla as she shares her journey raising a child with autism, navigating challenges, celebrating victories, and embracing rewards. Each episode offers honest conversations, real experiences, and support for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of autism. Proudly supported by Gregory’s Gifts. Check the links in our bio for Greg’s shop and the YouTube podcast channel.

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Recent Episodes

Care Guides, Letters of Intent & Planning for Their Future with Randy Gillespie | Beyond Expectations Podcast Ep. 14

May 20, 2026 24m

In Episode 14 of Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism,Michelle Chabolla and Sean Dobson are joined by Randy Gillespie of Oak Wealth Advisors to discuss care guides, letters of intent, and planning…

IEPs, Inclusion & Life Skills with Sharon Vehrs | Beyond Expectations Podcast Ep. 13

May 13, 2026 42m

In Episode 13 of Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism, Michelle Chabolla and Sean Dobson sit down with Sharon Vehrs, a former special education teacher who worked with Gregory, to talk about what…

Friendship, Support Systems & Raising Kids Together with Jane Claxton | Beyond Expectations Podcast Ep. 12

May 06, 2026 36m

In Episode 12 of Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism, Michelle Chabolla and Sean Dobson are joined by Michelle’s best friend of over 20 years, Jane Claxton, for a heartfelt conversation about…

Masking, Public Awareness & Sensory Overload | Beyond Expectations Podcast Ep. 11

Apr 29, 2026 33m

In Episode 11 of Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism, Michelle Chabolla and Sean Dobson explore the often misunderstood topic of masking in autism, when individuals suppress natural behaviors in…

Autism in High School: IEPs, Life Skills & Great Teachers with Bradd Markusch | Beyond Expectations Podcast Ep. 10

Apr 22, 2026 35m

In Episode 10 of Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism, Michelle Chabolla and Sean Dobson welcome one of Gregory’s favorite high school teachers, Bradd Markusch, for an inspiring conversation about…

Autism & Friendship: Social Skills, Bullying & Protecting Kind Hearts | Beyond Expectations Podcast Ep. 9

Apr 15, 2026 31m

In Episode 9 of Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism, Michelle Chabolla and Sean Dobson explore one of the most emotional and misunderstood topics for families raising a child with autism:…

Autism in School: IEPs, Paras & Advocacy with Trudy Bauer Martinez | Beyond Expectations Podcast Ep. 8

Apr 08, 2026 35m

In Episode 8 of Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism, Michelle Chabolla and Sean Dobson sit down with Trudy Bauer Martinez, an experienced occupational therapist and Greg’s first paraprofessional…

Supporting a Child with Autism at Home: What We Did That Worked | Ep. 7

Apr 01, 2026 32m

In Episode 7 of Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism, Michelle Chabolla and Sean Dobson share how Michelle created a structured learning environment at home to support Greg’s development, both…

Speech Therapy for Autism: How Children Learn to Communicate with Suzy Hites | Beyond Expectations Podcast Ep. 6

Mar 25, 2026 36m

In Episode 6 of Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism, Michelle Chabolla and Sean Dobson sit down with Suzy Hites, a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), to explore how speech therapy for…

Special Education for Autism: A Teacher Explains What Parents Should Know with Sylvia Panzer | Beyond Expectations Podcast Ep. 5

Mar 18, 2026 35m

In Episode 5 of Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism, Michelle Chabolla and Sean Dobson sit down with Sylvia Panzer, Greg’s former middle school special education teacher, to gain a professional…

Autism Progress: What Growth Really Looks Like Over Time | Beyond Expectations Podcast Ep. 4

Mar 11, 2026 32m

In Episode 4 of Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism, Michelle Chabolla and her brother Sean Dobson reflect on Greg’s powerful story from the previous episode and share their perspective on his…

Can an Autistic Adult Live Independently? A Real Life Story | Beyond Expectations Podcast Ep. 3

Mar 04, 2026 31m

In Episode 3 of Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism, Greg takes the mic to share his personal journey toward independent living as an autistic adult.Greg opens up about what independence means to…

Autism Therapies Explained: What Actually Helped Our Child | Beyond Expectations Podcast Ep. 2

Feb 25, 2026 32m

In Episode 2 of Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism, Michelle Chabolla and her brother Sean Dobson share their real life experience exploring autism therapies after Greg’s diagnosis.Michelle walks…

Autism Diagnosis Story: What to Expect After Finding Out Your Child Is Autistic | Beyond Expectations Podcast Ep. 1

Feb 18, 2026 30m

In this first episode of Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism Podcast, Michelle Chabolla and her brother Sean Dobson share their personal autism diagnosis story and what it really feels like to find…

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Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism has published 14 episodes since February 2026, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

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Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 33m.

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