Autism Transition to Adulthood: Finding Life After School Ends
Autism Labs29 Aug 2025

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 with a profoundly autistic 35-year-old son, the host reviews five East Coast facilities—Thrive Red Bank (NJ), Melmark Community (MA), Oak Tree Farms (SC), Haven Jakes Place (FL), and Patuxent Commons (MD). Features include sensory-friendly design, private bathrooms, vocational training, intergen...

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Respite Care for Autism: A Parent's Guide to Life Skills Training and Support Programs

Respite Care for Autism: A Parent's Guide to Life Skills Training and Support Programs

In this episode of Autism Labs, Mike Carr, Sharon Holloway, and Allie Langan discuss the importance of respite care and life skills programs for autistic and neurodivergent young adults, emphasizing e...

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Revolutionary Autism Resources for Parents: Dr. Karnik's POD Health App

Revolutionary Autism Resources for Parents: Dr. Karnik's POD Health App

Dr. Dilip Karnik, a pioneering pediatric neurologist with over four decades of experience, joined Autism Labs to introduce POD Health, a free, AI-powered digital platform designed to revolutionize aut...

13 Nov 202529min

Supported Living for Adults with Autism: A Parent's Guide to Housing Options (Part II)

Supported Living for Adults with Autism: A Parent's Guide to Housing Options (Part II)

Mike Carr and Ann Hart discuss housing and independence for adults with autism, stressing that options depend on each person’s support needs. They note SSLCs have improved, recommend visiting programs...

6 Nov 202519min

Supported Living for Adults with Autism: A Parent's Guide to Housing Options

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 Okt 202526min

AI and Assistive Tech Transforming Autism Care at Home

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 ...

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Vaccines, Tylenol, Leucovorin & Autism: What Parents Need to Know About Common Concerns

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 Okt 202512min

The Importance of Structure at Home: Essential Tools We Recommend

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 Sep 202558s

Autism Assisted Living: Finding Quality Care For Adults

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 Sep 202510min

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