Join 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 awar...
Dec 25, 2020•41 min
Join 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 best...
Dec 18, 2020•57 min
Join 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-air...
Dec 11, 2020•47 min
Join 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 awa...
Dec 04, 2020•45 min
Join 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, an...
Nov 27, 2020•41 min
Join 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 fundra...
Nov 20, 2020•35 min
Join 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 lat...
Nov 13, 2020•36 min
Join 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 soar ...
Nov 06, 2020•47 min
Join 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, and s...
Oct 30, 2020•55 min
Join 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). H...
Oct 23, 2020•30 min
Join 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 Hous...
Oct 16, 2020•39 min
Dr. 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.com...
Oct 09, 2020•36 min
Join 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 with ...
Oct 02, 2020•49 min
Join 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 "Why ...
Sep 25, 2020•40 min
Join 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 wo...
Sep 18, 2020•55 min
Join 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 differ...
Sep 11, 2020•43 min
Dr. 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 autism ...
Sep 04, 2020•43 min
Join 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 Research ass...
Aug 28, 2020•23 min
Join 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 and...
Aug 21, 2020•45 min
Join 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 discuss ...
Aug 16, 2020•44 min
Segment 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. Holmes ...
Aug 07, 2020•50 min
Segment 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 understan...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Converge 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. http://j...
Jul 27, 2020•33 min
Donald 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
Jul 14, 2020•38 min
Join 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. https...
Jul 13, 2020•28 min
Join 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 client...
Jun 25, 2020•42 min
Dr. 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 your...
Jun 17, 2020•28 min
Join 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- Tou...
Jun 07, 2020•29 min
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 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-locked-...
May 28, 2020•49 min
Dr. 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 NBA A...
May 27, 2020•31 min
