Autism Labs
Practical tips and evidence-based guidance to make life easier for you and your severely autistic loved ones.
Podcasting since 2023 • 41 episodes
Autism Labs
Latest Episodes
Autism Transition to Adulthood Programs: Expert Guidance from Round Rock School District
Autism Labs: Transition Programming in Round Rock School DistrictThis episode features representatives from Round Rock School District, one of the larger school districts in the greater Austin, Texas area. The discussion centers o...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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28:03
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 age 21, difficulty accessing adult service...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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10:58
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 guessing or improvising, and warns against ...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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11:11
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, usi...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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18:25
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 elopement—because typical programs don’t engage p...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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20:30