Finding Autism Residential Care: Tips For Parents & Families
Autism Labs22 Dec 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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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 Mars 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

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 Jan 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...

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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 Jan 10min

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