Helping Families Go Beyond
Beyond The Spectrum
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How Step Up for Students Scholarships Are Opening Doors for Families
What if paying for tuition, therapy, and educational support did not have to feel overwhelming? In this episode of Helping Families Go Beyond, Loryn Carpenter sits down with Kristin O’Brien from Step…
Dating on the Spectrum: How Neurodivergent Adults Can Navigate Love and Connection
In this Valentine’s Day themed episode of Helping Families Go Beyond, host Loryn Carpenter sits down with vocational coordinator Ariana McDaniels for an honest, compassionate conversation about…
Redefining Potential: How Adventure For All Empowers Kids with Disabilities
In this episode of Helping Families Go Beyond, host Loryn Carpenter sits down with Chase Pettey, founder of the nonprofit Adventure For All. Chase shares the inspiring journey of building an…
How to Help Your Neurodivergent Child Thrive During the Holidays
In this special holiday edition of Helping Families Go Beyond the Podcast, host Loryn Carpenter sits down with Dr. Valerie Roth and Dawn Wisniewski to share practical, compassionate strategies for…
From Pro Athlete to Advocate: Cade Hagan’s Mission for Sarasota Unified Sports
In this heartwarming episode of Helping Families Go Beyond, host Loryn Carpenter sits down with professional soccer player and community leader Cade Hagan to explore his latest initiative, Sarasota…
Understanding Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations for Autism with Dr. Kerri Duncan
In this episode of Helping Families Go Beyond, host Loryn Carpenter welcomes Dr. Kerri Duncan, BCBA, with nearly 40 years of experience in special education, ABA therapy, and parent advocacy. Dr.…
Autism Is a Gift: Jack Mills’ Journey with Beyond the Spectrum
In this episode of Helping Families Go Beyond, host Loryn Carpenter sits down with Jack Mills, a graduating senior with the Peabody Academy, to share his story, perspectives, and plans for the…
How Chris Angilella found his calling and created Chris and the Able Universe
In this episode of Helping Families Go Beyond, we talk with Chris Angilella from Chris and the Able Universe. Chris has autism and Asperger's and has developed his skills to write books, create…
Emergency Preparedness for Neurodivergent Children: Tips for Families and Schools
In this episode of Helping Families Go Beyond, host Lauren Carpenter speaks with Joshua Yirkovsky, 21-year Navy veteran and founder of Angel Force Foundation, about how families and schools can…
Preparing for Takeoff: Autism-Friendly Travel Tips for Families
Planning a family trip with a neurodivergent child can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Helping Families Go Beyond, we talk with Alan Day, co-founder of Autism Double…
Supporting Neurodiverse Students Through Gamified Learning and AI
Discover how gamification, emotional literacy, and AI are transforming education for neurodiverse learners in this insightful episode of Helping Families Go Beyond. Educator Ariana McDaniels shares…
Supporting Families on the Autism Journey: Key Insights with Dr. Kerri Duncan
Discover how Hart 4 Autism is making a difference in the lives of families seeking autism assessments and support. In this insightful episode of Helping Families Go Beyond, we sit down with Dr. Kerri…
Beyond the Gym: Making Fitness Inclusive for Everyone with Autism Fitness’ Eric Chessen
Discover how Autism Fitness is transforming adaptive fitness training with expert Eric Chessen. In this episode, we explore the importance of scalable exercise modifications, self-regulation…
Sweet Futures: Expanding Opportunities for Individuals with Autism
In this episode, we sit down with Valerie Herskowitz, founder of The Chocolate Spectrum—a unique business and training program providing meaningful work opportunities for individuals on the autism…
Protecting Vulnerable Individuals: Recognizing Red Flags and Empowering Caregivers
In this insightful episode, we explore how caregivers, educators, and guardians can recognize signs of exploitation and create safe environments for vulnerable individuals. From sudden behavioral…
Navigating the Holiday Season with your Neurodivergent Child
In this episode, Dawn Wisniewski, a board-certified behavior analyst, shares practical strategies for helping children with sensory sensitivities thrive during the holidays. From navigating bright…
Where Everyone Belongs: Inside Morgan’s Vision of Inclusion
This week, we’re joined by Sharon Newhardt, Director of Inclusion and Culture at Morgan’s, the groundbreaking organization behind an ultra-inclusive amusement park, water park, sports center, camps,…
It is about more than Sailing with Spectrum Sailing's Scott Herman
This week, we speak with Executive Director of Spectrum Sailing, Scott Herman. Scott is a lifelong sailor who wanted to sign his neurodivergent son, Daniel, up for sailing camp. None of the camps in…
How to Prepare Your Neurodivergent Child for the New School Year
In this episode, we talk with Sarah Bass, Beyond the Spectrum’s Advanced Learning Center Program Director, about what families can do to prepare their children for the new school. These include…
Engaging and Educational Summer Activities with Beyond the Spectrum’s Laura Ryan-Leverett
This week, we speak with Beyond the Spectrum’s Program Director, Laura Ryan-Leverett. Laura walks us through how she creates summer activities for students, variables to consider when planning an…
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Helping Families Go Beyond has published 27 episodes since December 2023, covering topics in Business, Education.
Helping Families Go Beyond is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 34m.
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