Supported Living for Adults with Autism: A Parent's Guide to Housing Options
In this episode of Autism Labs, Mike Carr and guest Ann Hart explore the complex landscape of housing options for adults with autism and other significant support needs. They emphasize the importance ...
30 Loka 202526min
AI and Assistive Tech Transforming Autism Care at Home
In this episode, Mike Carr discusses how the right technology—paired with strong support—can transform life for families of children with special needs. He highlights tools like the Kindle Scribe for ...
23 Loka 202513min
Vaccines, Tylenol, Leucovorin & Autism: What Parents Need to Know About Common Concerns
Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that ranges from full independence to requiring 24/7 care, as with Mike and Kay’s son Michael. Research has disproven the myth that vaccines cause aut...
2 Loka 202512min
The Importance of Structure at Home: Essential Tools We Recommend
Adding structure to daily routines helps reduce stress, build independence, and prepare individuals with autism for respite or residential care. Unstructured time can lead to boredom and problem behav...
25 Syys 202558s
Autism Assisted Living: Finding Quality Care For Adults
Mike Carr shares his family’s experience raising their 35-year-old son, Michael, who is profoundly autistic, mostly nonverbal, and lives with seizures and pica. He asks the urgent question of who will...
11 Syys 202510min
Finding Real Respite Care for Autism: What We Learned Building J13
Respite care often fails adults with profound autism or multiple IDDs, who need 1:1 support, medical readiness, and structure. At J13 Community in Austin, respite looks different: no one is expelled f...
4 Syys 202511min
Autism Transition to Adulthood: Finding Life After School Ends
This episode examines housing options for adults with autism and IDD, noting that 86% still live at home or in group settings, raising concerns about long-term care. Drawing on his family’s experience...
29 Elo 202511min
