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
5 Autism Parenting Tips from a Dad’s Honest Experience
In this podcast, Mike Carr shares five key lessons he’s learned raising a child with complex special needs. He emphasizes the importance of humility, encouraging parents to ask for help rather than gu...
29 Dec 202511min
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 re...
22 Dec 202518min
Residential Care for Autism: What We're Learning About Creating Programs That Actually Work
Joel and Martha are planning a meaningful future for their 20-year-old son William, nonverbal but highly intelligent (spells to communicate), with autism and apraxia, body-control issues, and elopemen...
16 Dec 202520min
Autism Respite Care: What We've Learned Building a Program for Adults with Severe Autism
In this episode of Autism Labs discussion between Mike Carr, Allie Langan, and Sharon Holloway regarding respite care programs for parents of severely autistic adults. The key points from the transc...
8 Dec 202523min
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...
1 Dec 202524min
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)
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
