Springbrook's Converge Autism Radio
288 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWelcome to Springbrook's Converge Autism Radio, featuring viewpoints and insights about autism for parents and professionals who support children with autism every day. We select our speakers and guests based on their expertise and experience in the field of autism, and we want this program to bring you fresh ideas, practical tips and renewed hope. The ideas and opinions expressed on this program are not necessarily the viewpoint of Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health.
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It's Simple, yet SO, complicated
April 16, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 65 MBJoin Dr, Holmes as she discussed autism acceptance and breaking stigmas about autism with podcaster, Sam Mitchell. Sam's mother Gina joins the discussion and provides insight into their autism journey sharing insight about the importance of moving beyond autism awareness to autism acceptance. Sam runs his own podcast/ business called, Autism Rocks and Rolls. It has grown over the last year and has become very, very successful. He now has over 4K downloads. He has had some big names on his sh...
Celebrating the Spectrum with Lemons
April 09, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 63.5 MBDuring Autism Acceptance Month, we are taking a look at celebrating the spectrum for the unique wiring that is part of the autism spectrum. Dr. Frank Gaskill will share his own story of specializing with individuals on the spectrum as well as his own discovery later in life about himself. Dr. Frank Gaskill is an American psychologist and author who specializes in Asperger Syndrome, effective parenting, and how technology and children can interface safely and successfully. Gaskill is the co-...
See me Spell: Hear MY Voice!
April 02, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 85.6 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she interviews the Seback family. David and Nadine will share their journey with their son to find his voice through letterboard. Then Noah was interviewed and his answers were spelled out communicating what he wants listeners to understand about the power of communication and the differences between non-speaking and non-verbal. You don't want to miss this! If you see him spell, you can finally hear his voice! I have seen him spell and each time I interview Noah I am always...
Education and Inclusion from an Educator Parent Perspective
March 26, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 68.1 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as John Felagellar shares his journey for inclusive education for his son both as a parent and professional. John will discuss the importance of inclusion and partnering with parents for a better educational environment for students with needs, such as the autism spectrum. John Felageller has spent over 15 years in education, working with children from Infants to Middle School, serving in a variety of roles including Teacher, Mentor Teacher, and School Director. John lives in...
From One Single Dad to Another
March 19, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 67.5 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as John Felagellar shares his journey for inclusive education for his son both as a parent and professional. John will discuss the importance of inclusion and partnering with parents for a better educational environment for students with needs, such as the autism spectrum John Felageller has spent over 15 years in education, working with children from Infants to Middle School, serving in a variety of roles including Teacher, Mentor Teacher, and School Director. John lives in ...
Special Needs Families Need Special Care
March 12, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 82.9 MBJoin Dr. Holmes and she speaks with Dr. David Smith of Joni & Friends about intentional work on strong marriages and family and how the church/faith community can be part of a support for a family with special needs. Dr. David W. Smith is a 28-year pastoral veteran with advanced training in theology and church and non-profit leadership. David holds a BA in theology and missiology and a Masters of Arts in biblical studies from International Baptist College and Seminary, a Master of Divinity f...
The Autism Female Phenotype
March 05, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 71.1 MBJoin Dr, Holmes as she interviews doctoral candidate, researcher, and clinician Will Carroll on the topic of Autism Female Phenotypes. The discussion includes why females may be missed and diagnoses females receive before a later autism identification. Will shares from his dissertation studies. Will will discuss a missed opportunity of research and that is information a sister can provide with insight in having a sister on the spectrum. Will Carroll is a licensed professional counselor in th...
Advocacy and Services Across the Life Span Part 2
February 26, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 55.3 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she interviews Isleen Giminez Morales, JD in a two-part series on advocacy and legal issues and services across the Life Span. Talking points of the segments will include Education Rights and COVID Impact, Reducing Barriers to Employment for Individuals with Disabilities, and Other Legal/Advocacy Consideration Through the Life Span. These will include introductory discussions for parents and caregivers to consider such as early intervention, education planning, the transiti...
Advocacy and Services Across the Life Span Part 1
February 19, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 53.6 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she interviews Isleen Giminez Morales, JD in a two-part series on advocacy and legal issues and services across the Life Span. Talking points of the segments will include Education Rights and COVID Impact, Reducing Barriers to Employment for Individuals with Disabilities, and Other Legal/Advocacy Consideration Through the Life Span. These will include introductory discussions for parents and caregivers to consider such as early intervention, education planning, the transiti...
Special Needs Fitness: Shapes Body and Mind
February 12, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 62.1 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she discusses the importance of physical fitness for the special needs population. She will be interviewing Tony D'Orazio about his organization Jacob's Ladder Fitness and his journey of fathering Jake which he calls "down right joy." Jakes's interest in physical fitness helped with the passion to start Jacob's Ladder fitness. Tony will share how physical fitness and a place/community to help shape an individual physically, mentally, and even spiritually through building a...
Ableism vs. Empowerment
February 05, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 84.8 MBJoin Dr. Stephanie C. Holmes as she discusses the important differences between ableism and empowerment. She will talk through some of the stigma associated with autism. Beginning with a brief history of the different beliefs and clinical research about autism and discussing the theories and models of disabilities- both of which added to a negative stigma of disabled persons or persons with differences or delays such as those on the autism spectrum. She will discuss the importance of empowerm...
The Impact of Inclusion
January 29, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 48.7 MBJoin Dr. Holmes and Dr. Dyer as they discuss the impact of inclusion on students on the spectrum and their families. Dr. Dyer said that the biggest barrier to inclusion is attitude and willingness to adapt and make changes needed for all students to be included and successful. Dr. Holmes and Dr. Dyer discuss social skill needs at different levels of the school process and transitioning to college. Dr. Rebekah Dyer is a professor in the college of education at Grand Canyon University in Phoen...
Autism: Growth & Transitioning to Adulthood
January 22, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she discusses autism and transition in adulthood. Ron Sandison shared, "85% of people on the autism spectrum with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics are unemployed or significantly underemployed. The underutilization of this population and lost productivity equates to over $265 billion a year. Ironically by the year 2021, there will be over a million unfilled positions in science, technology, engineering, mathematics" and the US is not filling...
Off the Crutch with Travis Davis
January 15, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 52.4 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she interviews Travis Davis and they discuss the importance of self-advocacy in the disabled population and the importance of role models. Travis Davis is from Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born with cerebral palsy. Disability advocacy is important to him and uses his voice to promote awareness through his podcast, "Off The Crutch Podcast". Travis studied undergrad at Azusa Pacific University and received a Masters of Adapted Physical Education from the University of New...
Buddy Training Builds Inclusion & Understanding
January 08, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she interviews and converses with Dr. Hunsley, known as "Doc" about everyone deserves a seat at the table and every aspect of society and community, especially the faith community, should be inclusive and aware of people with differences. "Doc" has developed an excellent buddy training program for providing support to individuals with needs, from childhood to adulthood. Experience is not necessary for this buddy training but a willingness to learn and grow and be teachable ...
Families Affected by Trauma
January 01, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 71.3 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she discusses families of special needs and the effects of trauma. She will focus on recognizing trauma, working through trauma, and building resilience in individuals and families affected by trauma. They will discuss different language and definitions of trauma as it may pertain to the families with special needs. Michelle M. Maris, M.A. is an educator, trainer, consultant, pastor, and developmental therapist with over 30 years of experience working with children and fam...
Parents and Providers Partnering Together for Best Practices
December 25, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 75 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she interviews Silvia Verga discussing the importance of the partnership of parents and providers. This podcast will focus on parents who desire for their children to succeed and be the best versions of themselves. Silvia will discuss the importance of preparing parents to effectively communicate with their child’s service provider(s)/educators in order for them to provide the best practices and delivery services for the child. The hope is this podcat will increase parent a...
Multiculturalism: Working with the African/Afro American culture
December 18, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she interviews Dr. Mark Crear on the importance of cultural humility and establishing trust and rapport when working with the African/Afro-American population. Dr. Crear will explain a bit of the history of mistrust of helping agencies from this population as well as discuss bias that well-meaning professionals may have. Dr. Crear will share with clinicians and educators some pointers on how to develop cultural competency and build trust to partner with this community for b...
Working with the Hispanic Culture and Special Needs - Part 2
December 11, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 86.1 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she speaks with Joscelyn Campbell about how different cultures discuss and accept special needs or mental health diagnoses. Becoming multiculturally aware is important for clinicians and social workers as they partner with families to work with children with needs. Knowing about cultural diversity and differences is important in establishing a relationship with the family. This show's focus is on Hispanic and Latino cultures. Joscelyn Ramos Campbell is an award-winning, on...
Multiculturalism & Special Needs - Part 1
December 04, 2020 18:39 - 44 minutes - 81.9 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she speaks with Joscelyn Campbell about how different cultures discuss and accept special needs or mental health diagnoses. Becoming multiculturally aware is important for clinicians and social workers as they partner with families to work with children with needs. Knowing about cultural diversity and differences is important in establishing a relationship with the family. Today's focus will discuss working with individuals from Asian culture. Joscelyn Ramos Campbell is an...
Autism and Adolescents
November 27, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 74.4 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she interviews Dr. Grcevich and they discuss adolescents on the autism spectrum. Dr. Grcevich discusses why adolescents tend to be missed and what is happening that tends to bring teens for evaluation. As a clinical associate professor for the Department of Psychiatry at NE Ohio Medical University, he discusses medication and how the autistic brain responds differently to psychotropic medications. This is a great segment for clinicians, psychiatrists, general practitioners,...
Autism and Employment: Develop Potential!
November 20, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 64.4 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she interviews Amy Cox of Developing Potential concerning the issue that surrounds employment and the autism community. They will discuss a look at what has happened to employment for persons with special needs in the wake of Covid-19 including the impact of the change in unemployment to the social model of disability. Amy Cox is the Development Director for Developing Potential, Inc. overseeing DPI's presence in the communities in which they provide services as well as fu...
Relationship & Dating Strategies for the Autistic Community
November 13, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 66 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she interviews Jeremy Hamburgh, referred to as the Hitch for the autistic and special needs community by The Atlantic in 2013. The article by Rula AL-Nasrawi quotes, "Jeremy Hamburgh is a New York-based dating coach for both neurotypical people and people with disabilities. He’s a Hitch for those who can hardly flirt, and he spends hours hiding behind bookshelves and potted plants in bars and restaurants as his clients attempt to initiate conversation, then offers feedback ...
Shattering Stereotypes and Overcoming Adversity!
November 06, 2020 19:52 - 47 minutes - 86.9 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she interviews Dr. Paul Wichansky, a champion motivational speaker whose goal is to inspire confidence, growth, and opportunity. Dr. Paul wants to spread the message of acceptance and love and forgiveness and partnering together to accept people with differences. Dr. Paul Stuart Wichansky is a motivational speaker and author who has triumphed over cerebral palsy and a hearing loss, Dr. Paul instills in students the resilience and perseverance needed to help his audiences s...
Translating Autistic Communication
October 30, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 100 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she discusses neurodiversity awareness and communication and the culture of the Autistic Community with Evelyn Whelton. As the founder of AUsome Training and organizer of AUsome Conference, Evaleen Whelton made the wonderful discovery that she is Autistic 6 years ago at the age of 37. Since then she has been advocating for positive change for Autistic people. Evaleen concentrated her efforts on raising appreciation for Autistic thinking, delivering educational workshops, ...
Inclusion starts with YES!
October 23, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 54.3 MBJoin Dr. Holmes and Rabbi Kipnes as they discuss inclusion in places of worship that must start with YES. Rabbi speaks about the importance of welcoming everyone and beginning with normalizing instead of pathologizing while creating creative individualized approaches for children with needs or challenges or differences. Rabbi Kipnes gives some practical strategies on inclusion for children on the autism spectrum. Rabbi Paul Kipnes is the spiritual leader of Congregation Or Ami (Calabasas, CA...
Creating a Culture of Inclusion in Congregational Schools
October 16, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 70.9 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she discusses congregational inclusion with Rabbi Steven Rau. Rabbi Rau is the co-author with Stacey Levy of the book Everyone is Welcome: Creating a Culture of Inclusion in Congregational Schools. Dr. Holmes and Rabbi Rau talk through the book which is relevant for every faith in creating an inclusive environment as well as staff training and the importance of role models and building programs around a child's individual needs. The book is available on Amazon and Behrman ...
Supporting Families through Autism Acceptance
October 09, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 65.7 MBDr. Holmes shares today points from her most requested seminar topic, "Thriving with Autism!" Families are systems and as educators and professionals working with families with an autistic child, here are some things you need to know to best support the family. Stephanie shares both as a professional and parent things she wishes educators and professionals would have known to best support their child and family. You can find out more about Dr. Stephanie Holmes at www.counselorstephanieholmes...
The Emotional Journey: How to Support Parents
October 02, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 89.6 MBJoin Dr. Holmes and she interviews Dr. John Chimarusti who shares his story of being "born dead" and left on a table to die covered by a sheet with medical professionals encouraging his parents to "let him go, he will not have a quality of life." Dr. Chimarusti shares his emotional journey as a person with cerebral palsy and his family's emotional journey roller coaster navigating the ups and downs of a family life cycle. Dr. Chimarusti is passionate about supporting families with children ...
"Autism Awareness" is an Antiquated Approach
September 25, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 72.8 MBJoin Dr. Holmes and author and speaker Jude Morrow to discuss moving beyond "Autism Awareness" to autism acceptance and action and increasing training of neurodiversity. Jude Morrow presented with communication and social difficulties early in life, which led to the diagnosis of Asperger's at age 11. Despite having educational challenges, Jude progressed through secondary school and graduated from the University of Ulster with an honor's degree in social work in 2012. Jude is the author of "...
Accessibility: Listen, Observe, and Partner with the Disability Community
September 18, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 101 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she interviews Rev. Dondra Davis as they discuss accessibility and preparing members of faith communities to welcome and accept people with differences and disabilities. Rev. Davis is passionate about disability awareness as both a religious leader and a personal experience through her own journey with a physical disability. Dr. Holmes and Rev. Davis will talk about the negative stigmas concerning disability that must be dealt with in the local community to create places of...
Place of Worship Inclusion: A place for every child
September 11, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 78.2 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she interviews Beth Golik from Key Ministry on creating a place of worship that welcomes every child. Beth offers practical tips for ministry leaders on how to create a welcoming atmosphere for families with children with hidden disabilities such as autism and tools and strategies that are not cost-prohibitive. From the website to the parking lot to the building accessibility, the place of worship is communicating about its willingness and ability to serve families with dif...
Practical Tips for Embracing and Welcoming Neurodiverse Individuals
September 04, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 78.7 MBDr. Holmes has as her guest today, Bree, and they will be discussing what a family with a child on the autism spectrum may experience in a place of worship. Bree is a marketing executive for a large organization in the southeast and has practical tips for places of worship to become more knowledgeable and accessible to families with members with autism. Bree grew up in a home with a brother diagnosed in the 1960s as mentally impaired but today with better diagnostics and understanding of auti...
COVID, Transitions, and Autism Anxiety
August 28, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 42.4 MBJoin Dr. Stephanie and her guest Sydney to discuss COVID and transitions in education and how they affect students from the student on the perspectives point of view. This series has looked at the stressors and challenges for the caretaker/parents and from clinicians' point of view and concerns and now this will give the perspective from the student's point of view looking at the impact on stress and anxiety. Sydney is a graduate student of the Georgia University system and Graduate Researc...
Combating Pandemic Stress: Taking Back Your Mental Health
August 21, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes - 81.9 MBJoin Dr. Holmes and David Glick as they discuss mental health issues as a result of the current pandemic in the neurotypical population and the neurodivergent population. The Washington Post and New York Times have featured articles with concern for mental health issues and possible crises with the ongoing pandemic. How does this affect special needs populations and their parents? While issues concerning the pandemic are largely outside of one's control, being intentional about mental health ...
Parents/Caretakers Navigate Ongoing Challenges Amidst the COVID Pandemic
August 16, 2020 23:31 - 44 minutes - 80.8 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she and Dr. Watson discuss new challenges and stressors of parents and caregivers to children on the autism spectrum who are navigating more issues amidst the ongoing COVID crisis. Dr. Watson discusses challenges and stressors that are already part of the parenting process for parenting children with needs and how COVID and challenges with COVID have accelerated these issues. Dr. Holmes and Dr. Watson acknowledge the strength of parents with special needs children and disc...
Combating Pandemic Stressors: Take back your mental health through Autonomy, Competency, and Relatedness
August 14, 2020 15:45 - 44 minutes - 80.8 MBJoin Dr. Holmes and David Glick as they discuss mental health issues as a result of the current pandemic in the neurotypical population and the neurodivergent population. The Washington Post and New York Times have featured articles with concern for mental health issues and possible crises with the ongoing pandemic? How does this affect special needs populations and their parents? While issues concerning the pandemic are largely outside of one's control, being intentional about mental health ...
"Ask Grace" Creating Understanding for the NT Spouse - Part 2
August 07, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 90.9 MBSegment Two: From the NT perspective Listen in with Dr. Holmes and Neurodivergent Relationship Coach Grace Myhill in the second segment focused on relational issues in Neurodivergent relationships (where one person is on the spectrum and one is not also known as AS-NT). This segment focuses on the perspective of the spouse who is not on the spectrum. Dr. Holmes asked on social media and other networks for questions from both perspectives from all over the country to "Ask Grace." Join Dr. H...
"Ask Grace" Creating understanding for the ND Spouse
July 31, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBSegment One: From the autistic perspective Join Dr. Holmes with Neurodivergent Relationship Coach Grace Myhill in two segments focused on relational issues in Neurodivergent relationships (where one person is on the spectrum and one is not also known as AS-NT). Dr. Holmes asked on social media and other networks for questions from both perspectives from all over the country to "Ask Grace." Join Dr. Holmes and Grace as they field listeners' questions about their partner to create better unde...
Raising a Son with an Intellectual Disability
July 27, 2020 20:08 - 33 minutes - 60.8 MBConverge Autism past presenter Donald Bailey discusses with Robin, a mother of a son with an intellectual disability, what she is doing to help him. Robin Blackwood: A PR veteran with 17 years experience, Robin Blackwood specializes in strategic planning, media relations and client management. She spends her free time with her young son and husband and has a long history of volunteering with groups like the United Way of Greenville, Loaves and Fishes and the Junior League of Greenville. ht...
Caring for Your Adult Child on the Spectrum
July 14, 2020 21:35 - 37 minutes - 68.8 MBDonald Bailey and his wife, Caroline, discuss their journey caring for their son who was diagnosed on the spectrum at a young age. Donald wrote a book about the same topic and is the host of the Your Legacy of Care podcast on Mental Health News Radio Network. www.legacyofcareadvisors.com https://www.spreaker.com/show/your-legacy-of-care
Adaptive Clothing that Provides Dignity, Confidence & Independence
July 13, 2020 18:38 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she talks with Alexandra Herold about the importance of adaptive clothing for persons with disabilities. Patti + Ricky is the Adaptive Fashion Marketplace adults and kids with disAbilities, chronic conditions, hidden disabilities such as sensory processing, anxiety, autism to aging seniors, and caregivers. Shopping does not typically include or embrace differences and individuals with disAbilities. Patti + Ricky changes this with an inclusive shopping experience for all....
Tapping the Reservoir of Normalcy to Treat Autism
June 25, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 76.7 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she and Dr. Bernstein discuss his book Uniquely Normal. They talk about the importance of creating trust through respect in working to change difficult behaviors and working together with persons on the autism spectrum. Rob Bernstein has devoted his career to improving the lives of children, teenagers, and adults with a wide range of cognitive and behavioral problems. He developed his cognitive-based approach over more than thirty years of in-depth, one-on-one work with cl...
College on the Autism Spectrum
June 17, 2020 20:02 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MBDr. Laurie Leventhal-Belfer joins Kristin for a discussion about preparing for and ensuring success for those on the Autism spectrum and their college experience. Social distancing, self-quarantining and long-distance learning are the new normal as schools across the nation. This adjustment is a challenge for most students; but particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). If you’re a parent of a student or autistic child, this upcoming change in your schedule is likely triggering...
Alleviating Stress and Anxiety for Persons with Autism & Caretakers
June 07, 2020 17:26 - 28 minutes - 52.9 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she interviews Dr. Hagemen in a discussion about non-invasive wearable devices that alleviate stress and anxiety for both the person on the autism spectrum and caretakers. The podcast will cover the effects of stress and how the devices use BLAST (Bi-Lateral Alternating Stimulation Tactile) for reducing anxiety. Originally designed by Dr. Amy Sherin to help those with PTSD, she referred to the device as a somatosensory method put into a wearable device. Dr. Nathan Hageman-...
Autism Acceptance begins with Self Acceptance
May 28, 2020 13:13 - 49 minutes - 90.2 MBJude Morrow presented with communication and social difficulties early in life, which led to the diagnosis of Asperger's at age 11. Despite having educational challenges, Jude progressed through secondary school and graduated from the University of Ulster with an honor's degree in social work in 2012. Jude also wrote an article to give practical advice to those on the spectrum during COVID lockdowns and quarantine and shelter in place orders. https://thriveglobal.com/stories/autistic-and-loc...
Navigating the New Normal with Social Stories
May 27, 2020 19:29 - 31 minutes - 57.3 MBDr. Stephanie and Jason discuss the impact of Covid-19 and free resources for parents with children on the spectrum. Jason Hsieh is a serial entrepreneur and dad of 3 kids. He started LakiKid based on his personal experience of raising his son who has Autism and ADHD. LakiKid ran an online support group with 2600+ parents and weekly educational video podcast, it had helped over 16K+ kids with its products since inception in 2017, its products are also being used in 300+ Locations including NB...
Every Voice Matters: Empowering Non-Speaking Members of the Autism Community
May 16, 2020 17:55 - 38 minutes - 69.9 MBJoin Dr. Holmes and Jess Sibley of Minds in Motion as they discuss changes and observations in the OT field as it pertains to the autism community. Jess Sibley focuses on motor coaching in her OT practice and discusses the importance of supports for the non-speaking community. Non-speaking members feel isolated from society; what can we do to include this part of our community more? Jess Sibley graduated with a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from New York University in 2011. Her car...
Essential Services for the Autism Community with David Laxton
May 12, 2020 17:27 - 46 minutes - 85.7 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she discusses essential services for our autism community with David Laxton, Director of Communication for the Autism Society of NC. David and Stephanie will discuss the types of services needed for the autism community and how the current health situation has changed the ability in how services are being accessed. Related services for our autism population are ESSENTIAL to day to day care and in some states are not being deemed essential and limiting access to proper care....
Co-parenting with a Partner on the Autism Spectrum
May 05, 2020 15:38 - 54 minutes - 99 MBJoin Dr. Kathy Marshack and Dr. Stephanie Holmes as they discuss strategies for co-parenting with a partner on the autism spectrum. Families with Neurodivergent spouses will need to develop and work on communication and relationship to partner together, especially when the family has both NT and autistic children in the family system. Dr. Marshack brings in her professional and personal experience to the topic. https://kmarshack.com/