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 limitat...
2 Helmi 4min
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 ...
26 Tammi 25min
Autism Transition to Adulthood Programs: Expert Guidance from Round Rock School District
Autism Labs: Transition Programming in Round Rock School District This episode features representatives from Round Rock School District, one of the larger school districts in the greater Austin, Texas...
20 Tammi 28min
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 a...
12 Tammi 10min
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 gu...
29 Joulu 202511min
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 re...
22 Joulu 202518min
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 elopemen...
16 Joulu 202520min
