Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism
Michelle Chabolla
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Welcome to Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism.
Join Michelle Chabolla as she shares her personal journey of raising a child with autism, navigating the challenges, celebrating the victories, and embracing the rewards along the way. This podcast offers honest conversations, real-life experiences, and support for families and individuals impacted by autism.
Whether you are a parent, caregiver, educator, or simply someone who wants to better understand autism on a personal level, this channel is a place for connection, encouragement, and learning.
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Special Interests, Hyperfixations & Learning to Navigate Disappointment | Beyond Expectations Podcast Ep. 17
In Episode 17 of Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism, Michelle Chabolla and Sean Dobson discuss special interests, hyperfixations, and why change and disappointment can be especially challenging…
Daily Life Skills, Sensory Challenges & Independence | Beyond Expectations Podcast Ep. 16
In Episode 16 of Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism, Michelle Chabolla and Sean Dobson talk about the everyday life skills that can make a big difference for a child with autism—from getting…
Special Needs Trusts, Benefits & Financial Planning with Mike Walther | Beyond Expectations Podcast Ep. 15
In Episode 15 of Beyond Expectations: Parenting Autism, Michelle Chabolla and Sean Dobson are joined by Mike Walther, founder of Oak Wealth Advisors, for an eye-opening conversation about special…
Care Guides, Letters of Intent & Planning for Their Future with Randy Gillespie | Beyond Expectations Podcast Ep. 14
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 17 episodes since February 2026, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
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