Join Dr. Holmes as she interviews SLP, Siobhan Carpenter. Siobhan shares her 25 years of professional experience as well as her personal experience in a neurodiverse household. Siobhan Carpenter, MS CCC-SLP has been a speech-language pathologist for over 25 years. With a career focus on early intervention, language development, autism, and literacy, she’s served children from birth to college-age in the public school system, nonprofit organizations, and as a volunteer. Siobhan has been married f...
Feb 25, 2022•53 min
Dr. Holmes and Dr. Hull discuss co-regulation of the brain and the importance of parent brain regulation while parenting a child on the autism spectrum who is dysregulated. This is part two of Dr. Holmes' show with Dr. Hull. From Dr. Kevin Hull's blog, he defines co-regulation as: “What is co-regulation?” you may ask. Co-regulation is a neuro-relational phenomenon that occurs when two or more brains are in synchronous connection. Basically, the brains are in tune with one another. This attunemen...
Feb 18, 2022•32 min
Dr. Holmes and Dr. Hull discuss co-regulation of the brain and the importance of parent brain regulation while parenting a child on the autism spectrum who is dysregulated. From Dr. Kevin Hull's blog, he defines co-regulation as: “What is co-regulation?” you may ask. Co-regulation is a neuro-relational phenomenon that occurs when two or more brains are in synchronous connection. Basically, the brains are in tune with one another. This attunement brings a sense of connection which translates into...
Feb 16, 2022•32 min
Join Dr. Stephanie C Holmes as she is joined by her co-host and husband, Dan as she and Dan discuss autism assessment biases and different identification journeys of acceptance of Dan and Jude and others they have worked with on the autism spectrum. Jude Morrow is an autistic best-selling author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and keynote speaker from Derry, Northern Ireland. Jude travels the world to showcase through his talks that autistic children can grow up to live happy and successful lives...
Feb 04, 2022•46 min
Listen in today as Reid Miles, from Inside the Aspergers Studio, hosts a show where he welcomes author and advocate, Sivan Hong. Sivan is the author of Super Fun Day Books. Her books include “Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween”, “George J. and the Miserable Monday” and “Emily D. and the Fearful First Day“. They are inspiring books that focus on neurodiverse children who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. Reid talks to Sivan about why she began writing books that focus on t...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Welcome to a very positive show today with Reid Miles from Inside the Aspergers Studio podcast hosting today. Today he speaks with Martina, an occupational therapist and part-time streamer known as xxYikes. He will discuss how she became an occupational therapist and ask her how her stream name came to be. She is also an online advocate trying to help those get through life. Reid and Martina discuss how her work from the real world translates to online about her streams and what she enjoys most ...
Jan 25, 2022•28 min
Listen in to Part 2 with Dr. Holmes as she interviews Jeremy Hamburgh. Jeremy is 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 conversa...
Jan 14, 2022•34 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...
Jan 07, 2022•33 min
Join Dr. Holmes with her two guests Amy Tobik and Jeanetta Bryant. They will be talking about the importance of collaboration in the special needs world. Both have so many resources and different areas of expertise to share with the listeners! Dr. Holmes and Jeanetta have both had the privilege to contribute to Exceptional Needs Today magazine. Dr. Holmes contributed to Issues 1 and 3 in Exception Needs Today, and her daughter Sydney was a contributor in Issue 2. Magazine publisher Amy KD Tobik ...
Dec 31, 2021•50 min
Are you on the spectrum or know someone who is and all they eat is one thing? Do you ever wonder how you can eat smart and still get all the needed nutrition while still eating all the things you like? Do you know someone who has a food aversion and is not sure what to do? Or perhaps you have wondered if it is better to buy organic over regular? Well, my next guest Andrea Hinojosa, is a Registered Dietician with a Master's degree in Dietetics and we answer all those questions and more. This is a...
Dec 28, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes, who speaks with blended family expert, Ron Deal. Dr. Holmes is an internationally known specialist in NeuroDiverse Relationships. Today is part 2 of a Blended Family with Autism series where Dr. Holmes joins her expertise in NeuroDiverse relationships with Ron Deal's expertise in blended families. Ron L. Deal is one of the most widely read and viewed experts on blended families in the country. He is Director of FamilyLife Blended® for FamilyLife®, founder of Smart Step...
Dec 20, 2021•40 min
Join Certified Autism Specialist, Dr. Stephanie Holmes, as she interviews blended family expert, Ron Deal as they talk about nuances of blending families when an adult is on the spectrum. Dr. Holmes is an internationally known specialist in NeuroDiverse Relationships. Today is part 2 of a Blended Family with Autism series where Dr. Holmes joins her expertise in NeuroDiverse relationships with Ron Deal's expertise in blended families. Ron L. Deal is one of the most widely read and viewed experts ...
Dec 10, 2021•41 min
Are you or do you know someone who is having problems with sleep? Well, join Reid Miles as he hosts this episode with his next guest who can help you with your sleep issues. She is Melissa Doman, a sleep expert for the neurodivergent. We talk about what you can do to hopefully get a better night's sleep as well and we find out that her own kids are on the spectrum as well. Melissa Doman's website: https://www.melissadomansleepconsulting.com/ Reid Miles personal podcast: https://www.mentalhealthn...
Dec 03, 2021•42 min
In today's show the host, Reid Miles, host from Inside the Aspergers Studio, sits down with a fellow aspie, April Woodard. They talk about what has happened since their last podcast, where you learn that not only is she an author, but she has two boys on the spectrum, and they believe her husband might be as well. In this show, they talk about where April is in life and what makes her tick. So sit back, relax, and grab your favorite beverage, as this will be a great show. April's website: https:...
Nov 29, 2021•16 min
Join Reid Miles as he speaks with Dr. Norrine Russell regarding her coaching and consulting practice. Dr. Russell, who has two children on the spectrum, discusses the issues she sees with her students and the differences of students at various educational levels. Dr. Norrine Russell's website: https://russellcoaching.com/ Inside the Aspergers Studio: https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/inside-the-aspergers-studio/...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Jude Morrow, author and speaker, to discuss how it is time to move beyond "Autism Awareness," and move to Autism Acceptance and that we begin to increase training of neurodiversity. Jude Morrow received an Asperger's diagnosis at the age of 11 and despite having educational challenges, he graduated from the University of Ulster with an Honor's degree in Social Work in 2012. He is the found of Neurodiversity Training International and also the author of, "Why Does Da...
Nov 15, 2021•38 min
Dr. Ned Hallowell is one of the few therapists who deals with ADHD and has it as well. I get to sit down with him and talk about issues concerning ADHD such as getting on medications, why the insurance companies make it so hard to get on any type of ADHD medication and put a restriction on it as well I ask him what he attributes to his success as well what advice he has to those who are struggling to get on ADHD meds. So sit back, relax, and grab your favorite beverage.
Nov 05, 2021•25 min
Gina Mitchell brings you her experiences as to raising a young man with autism. Gina is a mom to Sam Mitchell and has been a teacher for 17 years. In this episode, she brings you her story and what worked for her family. She does not claim to be an autism expert but is an expert in her own story. This episode was created to help anyone who is raising a child or teen with autism and the advice that Gina gives simply hopes it can help someone who felt as lost as she did at one time. Enjoy! Check o...
Oct 29, 2021•27 min
In today's show of Inside the Aspergers Studio, I talk with Dr. Stephanie Holmes. She is a Christian Autism marriage and family counselor. In this episode, we talk about the age gap and how she deals with families who refuse to accept that their child has Autism or who she deals with those who refuse the term Aspergergers or Disabled. In this episode, you also learn a bit about me and my diagnoses and how I dealt with being diagnosed with ASD. Then we get to know her a bit more and learn that he...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Gina Mitchell, teacher of 8th graders for 17 years and mom to Sam Mitchell, Autism Rocks and Rolls podcaster, talks to Ms. Mary Ragan, a high school special education teacher for over 25 years. This is the third episode in the trio of "What Do I Do Now: High School" The conversation goes in a different direction because this information pertains to the high school parent whose child has been diagnosed with autism. Mrs. White talks about the transition from a high school student to an adult in th...
Oct 15, 2021•28 min
Gina Mitchell, teacher of 8th graders for 17 years and mom to Sam Mitchell, Autism Rocks and Rolls podcaster, talks to Ms. Karen White, a middle school special education teacher for over 25 years. This is the second episode in the trio of "What Do I Do Know: Middle School." The conversation goes in a different direction because this information pertains to the middle school parent whose child has been diagnosed with autism. Mrs. White talks about what to do if a child is diagnosed late in the ga...
Oct 08, 2021•27 min
Gina Mitchell, teacher of 8th graders for 17 years and mom to Sam Mitchell, Autism Rocks and Rolls podcaster, talks to Ms. Keisha Blais, an elementary special education teacher for 20 years. The educators jump into the topics of, when an elementary school child is diagnosed with autism or other PDD disorders, what should be done now? The conversation turns to steps to take within the school system, who to talk to, what an IEP meeting looks like, and what kinds of questions might be asked.
Oct 01, 2021•28 min
Join in and listen to an amazing conversation between Kristin and Gina Mitchell, the mother of Sam Mitchell who is the host of Autism Rocks and Rolls. Kristin and Gina discuss the various differences between raising a child who is on the spectrum, while at the same time appreciating all the wonderful things that come from those same differences. Gina's history as a teacher has given her an upper hand when dealing with the red tape that comes from having a child on the spectrum at times. At the s...
Sep 24, 2021•25 min
Join Reid Miles of The Asbergers Studio and his guest Cesi who has a sister on the spectrum. Reid does his best to answer her questions so she can improve their relationship and better understand her sister! You can hear more of Reid Miles on Inside the Aspergers Studio here: https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/inside-the-aspergers-studio/ Reid's blog is available on his website here: https://aspergersstudio.com/...
Sep 17, 2021•31 min
Listen in to Kristin as she speaks with Reid Miles who shares his own experiences with Aspergers and ADHD and about his podcast 'Inside the Aspergers Studio' also on Mental Health News Radio Network that includes several different segments. Reid talks about how his podcast helps him connect to others and later how pets can help some on the spectrum. Find his podcast here: https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/inside-the-aspergers-studio/ Check out Reid's website here: https://as...
Sep 10, 2021•40 min
Join Dr. Holmes as she hosts Converge Autism Radio with special guest, author, mother, speaker, educator, administrator Leisa Williams of Australia. Leisa will share her journey with autism and special needs and how her faith journey was an important part of her journey. Leisa was born in 1971 and brought up in Queensland, Australia. She lives in Canberra with her husband, her three children and her daughter-in-law. She writes from her heart about her life experiences that have come from the sch...
Sep 03, 2021•46 min
Listen in as Kristin Walker speaks with Donald and Carolyn Bailey about how they planned out the care for their son on the autism spectrum. A lifelong South Carolinian, Donald began his career in the insurance industry with a focus on financial planning. After working as a financial planner for E. F. Hutton, he founded Donald Bailey & Associates in order to offer independent advice and holistic planning to his clients. Donald is committed to community involvement, having served on the Board ...
Aug 24, 2021•36 min
Listen in as Kristin speaks with Adam Millichip about how he assists his autistic students navigate podcasting as a way to increase their research & communication skills and gain confidence in the process. Adam Millichip, a primary school teacher, at the Tettenhall Wood Special School. Tettenhall Wood Special School is a school in Wolverhampton, England. He has taught in special needs schools for over 8 years. Licensed by the National Autistic Society, he assists in their Teen Life Parent pr...
Aug 13, 2021•25 min
Listen in as Kristin Sunanta Walker speaks with Dr. Stephanie Holmes and her husband Dan Holmes about neurodiversity within relationships. Dr. Holmes seeks to bring restoration and spiritual renewal to individuals and couples facing challenging situations. By combining affordable rates with a desire to glorify God in all that transpires through the counseling/coaching process, she offers life-changing hope to troubled lives. Through the International Association of NeuroDiverse Christian Marriag...
Aug 06, 2021•35 min
Join Dr. Holmes as she interviews autism advocate Jeffrey Snyder on various topics today. Jeff has as his mission to educate and advocate for neurodiversity and inclusion and wants to share his insights from first person autistic experience with you as educators, professionals, or others with neurodiversity. Jeff was born on March 27, 1989 in Providence, RI and has lived his entire life in Seekonk, MA. He was diagnosed with Autism in 1990 and ever since then, he has achieved multiple successes i...
Jul 30, 2021•44 min
