From Rejection to Resilience: Building a Better Future for our Autistic Son
Autism Labs19 Touko 2025

From Rejection to Resilience: Building a Better Future for our Autistic Son

When Mike and Kay Carr’s son Michael, who has severe autism, aged out of school services, they faced limited options and heartbreaking rejections from programs unable to handle his needs. Frustrated but determined, they partnered with Dr. Nina Zuna at UT to create a unique program involving multiple departments. Students earned credit while providing therapy and support for Michael, fostering his growth and gaining invaluable experience. Though funding challenges forced them to scale back, th...

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Autism Parenting Tips from a Romanian Mother's Journey

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 fa...

9 Helmi 18min

Building Autism Support Programs That Actually Work: Beyond Just Finding Great People

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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