
Thriving with a Severely Autistic Child: Finding Real Support Groups
In this episode of Autism Labs, Mike Carr shares his journey raising a profoundly autistic, nonverbal son with complex needs. Lacking support, he and his wife founded John13.org, a nonprofit in Austin...
19 Juni 20255min

7 Autism Parenting Tips that Actually Work
Mike Carr shares seven practical autism parenting hacks focused on supporting severely or profoundly autistic individuals. He emphasizes the power of frequently expressing genuine thanks to caregivers...
9 Juni 202513min

Summer Camp & Autism: Physical Activities that changed everything
This Autism Labs episode highlights how real-world, community-based experiences can drive meaningful progress for individuals with autism. Mike Carr previews the J13 summer camp, reflecting on last ye...
6 Juni 202511min

Instructional Control in Autism: Building Trust, Reducing Stress, and Creating Safety
In this episode of Autism Labs, Mike Carr shares his struggles with gaining and keeping instructional control—getting his profoundly autistic son to follow directions without resistance. He contrasts ...
2 Juni 202515min

5 Tips for Residential Housing for Profoundly Autistic Adults
Mike Carr shares five key tips for families seeking residential housing for profoundly autistic adults, based on his 35-year journey with his son. He urges parents to prioritize programs with purpose-...
30 Maj 202511min

Profound Autism: Understanding the Surge and Finding Solutions
Mike Carr highlights new CDC data showing autism rates rising from 1 in 36 eight-year-olds in 2020 to 1 in 31 by 2022. Reflecting on raising his profoundly autistic son diagnosed in 1990—when rates we...
28 Maj 20259min

How to Manage Pica Behavior: Practical Tips Every Parent Needs to Know!
Mike Carr, a father of a 35-year-old son with severe autism, shares his personal experience managing Pica behavior—when individuals eat non-food items. His son has ingested everything from rocks and l...
26 Maj 202510min





















