Dr. Stephanie C. Holmes is a marriage therapist and coach that specializes in marriages on the spectrum or NeuroDiverse Marriage. Join her as she interviews author Ron Sandison and his wife Kristen about the strengths and complexities of being a NeuroDiverse Couple. For more information about marriage and family dynamics on the spectrum, you can learn more at courses located at: www.HolmesASR.com or https://www.christianneurodiversemarriage.com/membership Ron Sandison works full-time in the ment...
Jul 23, 2021•33 min
Join Dr. Holmes for part 2 of friendships on the spectrum. On a previous show, you heard from Caroline who discussed her friendship with her best friend who is on the spectrum. This interview series is part of Dr. Holmes' Spectrum teens curriculum, which you can find at www.HolmesASR.com where issues parents and teachers, and other adults can find out more about what Spectrum Teens may be dealing with in mental health and relationships as the strains of friendship become harder in middle and hig...
Jul 16, 2021•19 min
We spend a lot of time working with kids on the spectrum about social skills or how to engage with a friend and be in a friendship. What about working with neurotypical kids and teens on how to learn social skills and how to befriend those who are different like those on the autism spectrum. Join Dr. Holmes as she interviews Caroline and her friendship with her best friend who is on the autism spectrum. For more interviews such as these and the entire curriculum on Spectrum Teens go to www.Holme...
Jul 09, 2021•45 min
Join Dr. Holmes as she interviews Erica who will talk about what is like as a sibling to someone on the spectrum. She will discuss the strengths and challenges of the sister relationship with her older sister who is on the spectrum. You can hear other interviews of siblings on Dr. Holmes Marriage & Family Course available at: www.HolmesASR.com The 4-hour course will walk you through common issues in the spectrum family to move beyond surviving to thriving as a family!...
Jul 02, 2021•22 min
Listen in as Stephanie Holmes, MA, BCCC, and Certified Autism Specialist, along with Melanie Vann, MA as they discuss how to best find a child's potential when they are on the autism spectrum. Both personally have children on the spectrum, so they speak from their first-hand experience. Don't give up hope, as you discover how to help your child(ren) find their way in the world.
Jun 25, 2021•37 min
Listen in to Dr. Peter Vermeulen, about Theory of Mind: How does it relate to Autism? Frequently, an effort is focused on teaching neurodivergents to figure out what other people are thinking and feeling. but shouldn’t we rather start helping them to understand their own mental and emotional life Peter Vermeulen, MSc and PhD in Psychology and Educational Sciences, has worked with people with ASD and their families for more than 30 years. He is a Senior lecturer at Autisme Centraal, a training an...
Jun 18, 2021•38 min
Listen in as Kristin Sunanta Walker from Mental Health News Radio podcast speaks with Sam Mitchell and his mother Gina from our newly added podcast Autism Rocks and Rolls! Sam Mitchell, a teenager living with autism, brings you Autism Rocks and Rolls. Although Sam has had obstacles in the past and still has daily struggles, he is using this platform to take away the stigma off of autism and other conditions that many think are disabilities. He often brings guests into the conversation, whether i...
Jun 11, 2021•29 min
Listen in as we hear from our guest, Donald Bailey. Donald hosts the podcast Your Legacy of Care on Mental Health News Radio Network, which is about providing for your special needs child today, tomorrow, and forever. Donald's son is on the autism spectrum and is here to share with us his wisdom in this arena. You can find Donald's podcast, Your Legacy of Care, on Mental Health News Radio Network here: https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/your-legacy-of-care/ A lifelong South C...
Jun 04, 2021•36 min
Listen in with Stephanie Holmes as she speaks with Professor Tony Attwood as they discuss issues that adults who are on the Autism spectrum face. Professor Tony Attwood is a clinical psychologist who has specialized in autism spectrum disorders since he qualified as a clinical psychologist in England in 1975. He currently works in his own private practice and is also an adjunct professor at Griffith University, Queensland, and senior consultant at the Minds and Hearts clinic in Brisbane. His boo...
May 28, 2021•52 min
Join Stephanie as she speaks with a fellow podcaster, Madonna Kilpatrick, from Off the Spectrum podcast here on MHNR Network. Madonna is from Seattle, WA and her I.Q. is off the charts. She is an author, a blogger, a podcaster, a docent for the Museum of Arts in Seattle, and an artist. She is also autistic. Listen in as Madonna allows us to hear her journey through school and life, both personally and professionally. She shares her experiences feeling vulnerable and insecure while possessing uni...
May 21, 2021•34 min
Join Dr. Holmes as she interviews Lisa Jamieson from Walk Right In Ministries… Lisa shares an opportunity mindset, encouraging parents and family caregivers in ways to thrive despite their limitations and complicated situations. She will provide insight into how every family member is uniquely designed with valued strengths as well as vulnerabilities that present opportunities to grow. The tips and strategies Lisa offers will help complex families learn to live cooperatively and care for each ot...
May 14, 2021•51 min
This week listen in to Kristin Sunanta Walker host an episode with Dr. Dan Edmunds as he speaks about extreme states of mental health and mental health reform. Dr. Dan L. Edmunds is an existential psychoanalyst and psychotherapist in Northeastern Pennsylvania. His work has focused on drug-free, relational approaches for those undergoing extreme states of mind as well as autism and developmental differences. Dr. Edmunds is the founder of the Center for Humane Psychiatry, an emancipatory movement ...
May 07, 2021•35 min
Join Dr. Holmes as she wraps up Autism Acceptance month discussing myths she has heard about autism and things clients wish people would stop saying about autism. You can find out more about her at www.HolmesASR.com . She is offering a 25% discount on her DVD series Moving Beyond Surviving to Thriving and Teens on the Spectrum if you mention this podcast and reach out to her at dr.stephanie@HolmesASR.com . Dr. Holmes is a professional counselor and educator and advocate, but her real credentials...
Apr 30, 2021•26 min
What the DSM calls "restrictive interests" can actually be passions and foundations for future career possibilities. Join Dr. Holmes as she interviews Autism Advocate and Aspie, Sydney Homes, on her finding her future career and pairing her passions for her future career. Sydney has spoken at various autism conferences as the voice of someone on the spectrum from personal experience and eager to educate others. She has been published in Autism Parent Magazine, Autism/Asperger's Digest, and the n...
Apr 23, 2021•36 min
Join 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 show: ...
Apr 16, 2021•36 min
During 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-autho...
Apr 09, 2021•35 min
Join 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 ex...
Apr 02, 2021•47 min
Join 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 Hig...
Mar 26, 2021•37 min
Join 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 High...
Mar 19, 2021•37 min
Join 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...
Mar 12, 2021•45 min
Join 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 the st...
Mar 05, 2021•39 min
Join 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 transition ...
Feb 26, 2021•30 min
Join 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 transition ...
Feb 19, 2021•29 min
Join 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 sen...
Feb 12, 2021•34 min
Join 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 empowerment...
Feb 05, 2021•46 min
Join 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 Phoenix, ...
Jan 29, 2021•27 min
Join 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 th...
Jan 22, 2021•40 min
Join 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 Mex...
Jan 15, 2021•29 min
Join 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 abo...
Jan 08, 2021•58 min
Join 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 familie...
Jan 01, 2021•39 min
