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 Transition to Adulthood: Finding Life After School Ends

Autism Transition to Adulthood: Finding Life After School Ends

Transitioning to adulthood for people with profound autism often feels like falling off a cliff once school services end. In this episode, Mike Carr shares his wake-up call and the need for early plan...

21 Elo 202515min

The Secret to Stronger Teams and Programs

The Secret to Stronger Teams and Programs

This third episode in the series on transitioning to adulthood explores the role of a “fail safe” culture in autism transition programs—creating psychological safety by normalizing small, low-risk fai...

14 Elo 20258min

Autism Transition Programs That Truly Understand

Autism Transition Programs That Truly Understand

When profoundly autistic individuals age out of the school system at 22, many families are left without support or options. In this episode of Autism Labs, Mike Carr shares how he and his wife faced t...

7 Elo 20256min

From Panic to Planning: Adult Autism Life Skills that Work

From Panic to Planning: Adult Autism Life Skills that Work

In this episode of Autism Labs, Mike Carr begins a series on transitioning to adulthood for those with profound autism, sharing research-based strategies and personal stories from raising his 35-year-...

31 Heinä 202514min

The Power of Fun: Joyful Experiences for Adults with IDD

The Power of Fun: Joyful Experiences for Adults with IDD

In this episode of Autism Labs, Mike Carr highlights the vital role of fun for those with profound autism. Sharing his son Michael’s love for boating, he shows how joyful, sensory-rich activities can ...

24 Heinä 20255min

Autism Respite Care: A Family's Breakthrough Journey

Autism Respite Care: A Family's Breakthrough Journey

In this episode of Autism Labs, Mike Carr shares a milestone: he and his wife are traveling to Italy while their profoundly autistic adult son stays at Denmar House for the first time. Mike reflects o...

17 Heinä 20259min

Applied Behavior Analysis with Autism: A Parent's Journey Through Aggressive Behavior

Applied Behavior Analysis with Autism: A Parent's Journey Through Aggressive Behavior

In this episode of the Autism Labs podcast, Mike Carr shares his journey with his 35-year-old nonverbal, profoundly autistic son, Michael. He discusses how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), when used w...

10 Heinä 202513min

Building the Right Team for the IDD Community: Lessons from Decades of Experience

Building the Right Team for the IDD Community: Lessons from Decades of Experience

In this episode of Autism Labs, Mike Carr shares insights on the challenges and lessons learned from decades of hiring staff to support adults with profound autism. He emphasizes the importance of fin...

26 Kesä 202510min

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