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Autism Unplugged

Jamie Wheeler
Autism Unplugged provides hope, guidance, and support to families supporting autistic adults. Host Jamie Wheeler, joined by Lisa Christian, have raised autistic children to adulthood. They welcome guests who candidly share real experiences, offer professional insight, and identify actionable resources to deal with obstacles as neurodivergent people transition to adulthood.
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Episodes

Ep 13 - Interactive Instruction for Neurodivergent Kids

Jamie joins instructors Rebecca Berslem and Jake Nice to talk about the interactive aspects of their work with neurodivergent kids using improv, life skills, crafting, and languages. For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website , or find them on Facebook , Instagram, or TikTok . To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about its job training program, and how it supports AAA, you can visit the A3 website or Facebook page. Brought to yo...

Apr 17, 202437 minEp. 13

Ep 12 - A Conversation with an Anonymous Educator

Click here to donate to the GoFundMe for Jamie Wheeler's medical expenses. "Susan" is an anonymous educator and speech pathologist who's worked in the public school system for 25 years. Here she talks with Jamie and Lisa about Individual Education Plans (IEPs), the process of evaluations, what parents can and cannot ask for, the role of paraprofessionals, and helicopter parenting. For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA), you can visit the website , or find them on Facebook ...

Apr 03, 202439 minEp. 12

Ep 11 - Atypical Life

An honest look at the daily challenges and triumphs of adults with Autism. For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website , or find them on Facebook , Instagram, or TikTok . To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about its job training program, and how it supports AAA you can visit the A3 website or Facebook page. Brought to you by Wicked Apple Media : Host: Jamie Wheeler Producers: Sam Damask, Gini Mascorro, Jenny McGee, and Natalie ...

Mar 20, 202438 minEp. 11

Ep 10 - WeBUILT

Visit the main WeBUILT website here to learn more about their various locations, including Dallas-Fort Worth. For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website , or find them on Facebook , Instagram, or TikTok . To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about its job training program, and how it supports AAA you can visit the A3 website or Facebook page. Brought to you by Wicked Apple Media : Host: Jamie Wheeler Producers: Sam Damask, Gini ...

Mar 06, 202428 minEp. 10

Ep 09 - The Beige Cafe: Food Issues on the Spectrum

Food issues for people on the spectrum: coping mechanisms and strategies for working with the facets of placement, taste, and texture sensitivity. Also, Jamie talks about AAA’s life skills cooking class and unveils her plans for the Beige Cafe Cookbook. For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website , or find them on Facebook , Instagram, or TikTok . To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about it's job training program, and how it su...

Feb 21, 202437 minEp. 9

Ep 08 - Virtual Reality for People on the Spectrum

Mike Christian, owner and founder of From The Future Virtual Reality and Christopher Brown from Bright Mosaic explore the uses of virtual reality for people on the spectrum. Learn more about From The Future Virtual Reality here . To learn more about Bright Mosaic Autism Therapy Centers, click on their website . Find out more about Bright Future here . For more information on the Learning Times game Second Life, click here . Listen to the NPR interview with Owen Susskind here . For more informati...

Feb 07, 202452 minEp. 8

Ep 07 - If I Knew Then, What I Know Now pt. 2

How experienced moms handle mountains of paperwork dealing with a system rarely set up to actually help. For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website , or find them on Facebook , Instagram, or TikTok . To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about it's job training program, and how it supports AAA you can visit the A3 website or Facebook page. Brought to you by Wicked Apple Media : Host: Jamie Wheeler Producers: Sam Damask, Gini Masc...

Jan 24, 202426 minEp. 7

Ep 06 - If I Knew Then, What I Know Now

How experienced moms would handle sensory issues, the pros and cons of labeling, navigating endless paperwork, and dealing with the medical profession if they had it to do over again. For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website , or find them on Facebook , Instagram, or TikTok . To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about it's job training program, and how it supports AAA you can visit the A3 website or Facebook page. Brought to y...

Jan 10, 202428 minEp. 6

Ep 05 - Financial Planning with Kyle Gabhart

Guest Kyle Gabhart, author and financial planner, provides essential advice on financial strategies for parents of children with special needs transitioning into adulthood. Kyle shares details on some lesser-known financial tools like ABLE accounts, and discuss the pros and cons of various approaches. If you would like to connect with Kyle and learn more about the services offered by Bluegrass Legacy Group you can visit LinkedIn , Facebook , or the Bluegrass Legacy Group website . You can check ...

Dec 27, 202334 minEp. 5

Ep 04 - Q&A with AUsome Moms - Part 2

Part 2 of the conversation with AUsome Moms founder Kelly Andrus, whose DFW non-profit assists mothers with children on the autism spectrum. This episode offers insight on on how mothers and their adult children with autism can navigate finances, insurance, and the working world. For more information on the AUsome Moms community, visit their website: www.ausomemoms.org . For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website , or find them on Facebook , Instagram...

Dec 13, 202331 minEp. 4

Ep - 03 Q&A with AUsome Moms

Kelly Andrus, founding member of the AUsome Moms group, poses questions from mothers who want to know what to expect as their autistic children reach adulthood. For more information on the AUsome Moms community, visit their website: www.ausomemoms.org . For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website , or find them on Facebook , Instagram, and TikTok . To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about its job training program and how it sup...

Nov 30, 202333 minEp. 3

Ep 02 - Obsessions and Stimming

Host Jamie Wheeler and her panel of moms share the stimming and obsessions that their children have taken with them into adulthood, how that affects their interactions as adults, and how to use obsessions as an opportunity to connect. For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website , or find them on Facebook , Instagram, or TikTok . To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about it's job training program, and how it supports AAA you can ...

Nov 15, 202330 minEp. 2

Ep 01 - The Problem with “I Don’t Know How You Do It”

Host Jamie Wheeler and her guests share diagnosis stories, and discuss pity vs. empathy, and autism awareness vs. acceptance. For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website , or find them on Facebook , Instagram, or TikTok . To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about it's job training program, and how it supports AAA you can visit the A3 website or Facebook page. Brought to you by Wicked Apple Media : Producers: Sam Damask, Gini Mas...

Nov 01, 202336 minEp. 1
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