Finding Autism Residential Care: Tips For Parents & Families
Autism Labs22 Des 2025

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 recommend partnering with universities, using visual communication and careful observation (behavior is communication), starting small with day programs or informal gatherings, and having clear plans for leadership, ownership, funding, and staffing. Tech and AI can help with research, training, and...

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BCBA for Profound Autism Higher-Support Adults

BCBA for Profound Autism Higher-Support Adults

This episode explores the often-overlooked transition from structured therapy to adulthood for individuals with high support needs in autism, emphasizing that success is less about continuing rigid in...

23 Mar 17min

Part 2 of Howdy Homemade Ice Cream   Employment for Special Needs

Part 2 of Howdy Homemade Ice Cream Employment for Special Needs

Howdy Homemade Ice Cream is a unique business that not only serves delicious ice cream but also provides employment opportunities for individuals with special needs. The company is committed to empowe...

16 Mar 21min

Part 1 of What I Learned From Tom & Jeff Of Howdy Homemade

Part 1 of What I Learned From Tom & Jeff Of Howdy Homemade

On this Autism Labs episode, Mike Carr talks with Tom Landis (Howdy Homemade Ice Cream) and investor Jeff Schiefelbein about creating meaningful employment for people with autism and developmental dis...

9 Mar 25min

Adaptive Listening  for Nonverbal Children with Autism

Adaptive Listening for Nonverbal Children with Autism

In this episode of the Autism Labs Podcast, Mike shares how “adaptive listening” has transformed the way he connects with his nonverbal son, emphasizing that listening is far more than hearing words. ...

3 Mar 10min

Autism Advice for Parents: Finding Wisdom in The Beatitudes

Autism Advice for Parents: Finding Wisdom in The Beatitudes

This episode explores the application of the Beatitudes to parenting children with complex special needs. The host discusses six key principles: being poor in spirit through humility and teachability,...

23 Feb 4min

Essential Parenting Tips For Autism: A Romanian Mother's Journey

Essential Parenting Tips For Autism: A Romanian Mother's Journey

This episode explores the journey of supporting a child with autism through the experiences of Diana Danu and her son, Gabi, emphasizing the importance of individualized approaches, strong communicati...

16 Feb 21min

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 Feb 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 Feb 4min

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