Join us for Part 2! A lot more people are realizing well into their 50s, 60s, and even older that they are on the Autism spectrum. Today Dr. Stephanie and Dan interview 2 retired couples and speak to their new stage in life as empty nesters. We have four guests with us. Carol and Greg are newly retired. You may recognize Greg’s voice, who has been on several of our Just the Guys segments. Greg is 63 and retired after a 35-year career as a consulting geologist. Married to Carol, he was diagnosed ...
Feb 27, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 51
A lot more people are realizing well into their 50s, 60s, and even older that they are on the Autism spectrum. Today Dr. Stephanie and Dan interview 2 retired couples and speak to their new stage in life as empty nesters. We have four guests with us. Carol and Greg are newly retired. You may recognize Greg’s voice, who has been on several of our Just the Guys segments. Greg is 63 and retired after a 35-year career as a consulting geologist. Married to Carol, he was diagnosed around age 55. Carol...
Feb 16, 2024•54 min•Season 5Ep. 50
Join Kristin and Dr. Mary Jones (from the Dr. Mary Show) as they discuss Autism advocacy with Dr. Dr. Morénike Giwa Onaiwu. Dr. Morénike (she/they) is a global advocate, educator, disabled person of color, non-binary woman, and parent in a neurodiverse, multicultural, twice-exceptional serodifferent biological and adoptive family. A prolific writer and social scientist/activist whose work focuses on intersectional justice, meaningful community involvement, human rights, and inclusion, Morénike i...
Feb 06, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 49
Step into the world of Heather Florio, as she unveils the unexpected twist that shaped her journey of self-acceptance. A twist that shattered her belief that something was inherently wrong with her, and instead revealed the beauty of her unique neurodiversity. Brace yourself for a tale of resilience, as Heather shares the captivating story of how she found solace in the pages of books and used her insatiable thirst for knowledge to navigate the labyrinth of social interactions. Get ready to be i...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 48
Join Emily and Reid for an indepth discussion about Autism and the Land Down Under! Emily Bourke MLC the Assistant Minister for Autism in Australia, Emily holds a unique position as the only individual in the world dedicated solely to advocating for the autistic and autism community within the government. Elected to the Upper House in the South Australian Parliament in 2018, Emily has been actively involved in formulating and implementing policies to promote autism inclusion in education and the...
Jan 25, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 47
A late autism diagnosis brings a family closer together, but what happens when the unexpected strikes? Tune in as Sara Bradford shares her journey of discovery, love, and growth, leaving us wondering: will their newfound bond withstand the challenges ahead? Sara Bradford is a remarkable individual whose journey of self-discovery and late diagnosis has brought her to the forefront of the autism community. As a mother, wife, and late-diagnosed autistic herself, Sara brings a unique perspective to ...
Jan 18, 2024•37 min•Season 5Ep. 46
Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Kristin as they talk about her new book, speaking and podcasting at the annual Converge Autism conference, and exciting new developments in the world of Autism. Stephanie's new book, Embracing the Autism Spectrum: Finding Joy & Hope Navigating the NeuroDiverse Family Journey, invites readers on a transformative journey into the realm of neurodiversity. Whether you're a family living with autism, an educator seeking to enhance your inclusive practices, or a dedic...
Jan 05, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 45
Join our often host, Reid Miles of Inside the Aspergers Studio podcast with guest Michael Barton. Michael reveals his newfound understanding of the purpose of small talk, helping individuals with Asperger's syndrome navigate social interactions. However, just as Michael begins to find comfort in small talk, a shocking revelation leaves him questioning everything he thought he knew. Will he be able to overcome this unexpected obstacle? Barton shares his struggles with small talk and how he used t...
Jan 02, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 44
Join Dan Holmes (husband of Dr. Stephanie Holmes) and Just the Guys with a group of men on the spectrum and they talk about theory of mind. Just the Guys get together and talk about topics from the spectrum point of view.
Dec 26, 2023•55 min•Season 4Ep. 43
Today, MHNR podcaster and certified autism specialist. Dr. Stephanie C Holmes talks about navigating the upcoming holidays with a spouse or child on the spectrum. We want to be inclusive to our family members with differing needs while creating memorable holiday moments.
Dec 17, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 42
Join Dan and his friends as they discuss navigating the holidays when you are on the Autism Spectrum! Dan by career is a Senior VP or IT at a large company based in Atlanta, GA. Dan has been coaching executive leaders and students for nearly 10 years, but after a late in life diagnosis with Asperger's (now Autism Spectrum) he coaches men of who are on the spectrum on work, and life issues. He and his wife, Dr. Stephanie C. Holmes, who has often hosted Converge Autism Radio. Dan is a Certified Ma...
Dec 14, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Join Kristin and Stacey Ledbetter, CEO and Founder of NFlyte. The organization and software was born out of the founder’s personal need for an app to help her teenage autistic daughter navigate the path towards independence. Before NFlyte, there was not a solution in the market that served neurodiverse young adults—helping them stay on task and enable families to be connected and track progress without being overbearing in their lives. www.nflyte.com
Dec 01, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 40
Meet Sarah Wayland, an accomplished researcher-turned autism advocate whose life was forever changed when she realized that her children were interacting with the world in ways uncharted by textbooks. Inspired by their journey, Sarah founded Guiding Exceptional Parents, utilizing her expertise to assist others navigate the often confusing landscape of autism. A certified Relationship Development Intervention consultant, she dedicates her time to fostering connections between parents and their ch...
Nov 23, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 39
Have you heard these myths about late autism diagnosis and self-discovery? Myth 1: It's too late to get diagnosed as an adult. Myth 2: Autism only affects children. Myth 3: Self-discovery ends with a diagnosis. In this episode, our guest Rich Stevenson will debunk these myths and share his personal journey of late autism diagnosis, self-discovery, and the ongoing process of understanding and acceptance. Growing up in the UK, Rich Stevenson had always been a lively, animated child. His boundless ...
Nov 13, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 38
Hollie Beth Clauser is a passionate advocate for individuals with autism and a dedicated Applied Behavior Analysis (Aba) professional. With nearly 20 years of experience in the field, Hollie has made it her mission to help Aba practices improve staff retention and support clients in navigating their careers. As a person on the autism spectrum herself, Hollie brings a unique perspective to her work, understanding the challenges faced by those with autism and their families. Through her company, B...
Nov 10, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 37
Today we have a bilingual podcast to connect Spanish speaking listeners to a Spanish special edition of Exceptional Needs Today magazine: www.exceptionalneedstoday.com Hoy, la Dra. Stephanie y sus invitados Erica y Luis les cuentan acerca de una revista de edición especial que estará disponible en español. A continuación se muestra una carta de la editora de Exceptional Needs Today, Amy Tobik.
Oct 26, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 36
Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Martin Chen answer your questions on Autism! A. What if I want or think my child needs an IEP or 504- they have a diagnosis but I keep getting turned down? B. What if my school won't take my IEE? C. When we have an IEP and it isn't being followed, what is my legal recourse? D. I've heard if school can't help my child I can get credits for a private school? Martin Chen received his BA from Vanderbilt University and his JD from Georgia State University College of Law. He h...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 35
Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Ron Sandison as they discuss vacationing when a family member is on the autism spectrum. Ron Sandison works full time in the mental health field. He is an advisory board member of the Art of Autism and the Els Center of Excellence. Sandison has a Master of Divinity from Oral Roberts University and is the author of A Parent’s Guide to Autism. He is the founder of Spectrum Inclusion which empowers young people with autism for employment. Sandison speaks at over 70 eve...
Oct 12, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 34
Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Jeremy and Ilana Hamburgh. They are friendship and dating coaches who teach the strategies and skills that empower autistic and neurodivergent adults to find community, make friends, start dating, and build relationships. Ilana has over 16 years of experience as a special education teacher in New York City and is now the Director of Education for My Best Social Life. Jeremy has over 13 years of experience coaching autistic and neurodivergent adults on building the s...
Oct 09, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 33
Join Reid Miles of Inside the Asperger's Studio and teacher, Christopher Wheat. Christopher is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who is a long time special education teacher. He was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 35. He then embarked on a journey to better understand Autism. He managed his own unique challenges and his experience helped him support twin daughters, who both received autism diagnoses from an early age. He is deeply rooted to his family and his advocacy led Christophe...
Oct 02, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 32
Join Dr. Holmes and Dr. Ratliff Schaub as they discuss differentiating autism from other issues as well as prevalence and genetic issues associated with Autism. Dr. Karen discusses common medical issues that may also occur for her patients on the spectrum. Dr. Ratliff-Schaub is the Medical Director of Developmental Pediatrics and Program Director of the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship at Prisma Health Upstate Children's Hospital. She is an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatric...
Sep 22, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 31
Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Meredith as they talk about young adults on the Autism Spectrum and how to provide support! Life does not end when school ends, however supports often do. Social skills are needed for job interviews and career development. Meredith and Life Behavior Consulting focus on these skills. Located in Atlanta, GA but now available over Zoom outside of GA, you can find out more at www.lifebehaviorconsulting.com. Meredith Sinclair is the Executive Director/Founder of LIFE Beh...
Sep 20, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 30
Join Alix and Dr. Holmes as they discuss the importance of the right diagnosis and co-occuring issues that may occur with ASD. The right diagnosis is critical to getting the proper treatment plan and support. Alix Generous is an autistic behavior analyst with 5 years of clinical experience and a master’s from Pepperdine University in behavioral psychology. She lives in Los Angeles, CA. She is the founder of Global Behavior Consultants, LLC, an international autism consulting company that support...
Sep 01, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 29
Join podcasters, parents, and friends, Donald and Caroline Bailey (Your Legacy of Care podcast) and Dr. Mary Jones (The Dr. Mary Podcast) as they talk about raising kids on the spectrum, planning for their futures, and sharing their podcast stories! https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/your-legacy-of-care/ https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/the-dr-mary-podcast/
Aug 28, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 28
Do you know someone (yourself included) who is on the Autism spectrum and all they eat is one thing? Is the texture of food(s) a problem? Do you wonder how to make eating smart choices or cooking for someone with a food aversion? Ever wonder how you can eat smart and still get all the nutrition while still eating all the things you like? Join Reid Miles of Inside Asperger's Studio and a registered dietician, Andrea, who works with patients on the spectrum of Autism but also ADHD/ADD. We talk abo...
Aug 20, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 27
Join Dr. Holmes and Dr. Sanchez as they discuss the constructs of the mind versus the brain and further discuss reason versus logic and reason versus emotions. They will discuss how reality and perception of reality of are quite different from those who are on the spectrum (atypical) and those who are neuro-typical. Dr. Sanchez is a psychiatrist that has worked in the medical field for over thirty years. He was born in Bolivia, South America, graduated from medical school from the Federal Univer...
Aug 08, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 26
Take a listen to Dr. Stephanie Homes and Dr. Matthew Fisher as they discuss part 2 of myths about Autism as well as questions answered regarding medication! Dr. Fisher completed his General Psychiatry residency at the University of Texas-Galveston and a Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at University of South Carolina. He serves as Medical leader of Springbrook Autism’s Residential and Outpatient Treatment Program (specializing in treating Autism Spectrum Disorders) and is an authority in m...
Jul 28, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 26
Join Dr. Holmes and Dr. Saulnier as they discuss her two presentations at the Converge Autism Summit. Dr. Celine discusses why it is difficult to diagnose adults on the spectrum and discusses camouflaging and masking. She discusses subtle symptomatology in individuals who have intact or high cognition and language and what are the standards for best practice in evaluating adults. Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Celine also discuss adaptive skills vs cognition and what are adaptive skills? How can some adu...
Jul 19, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 25
Dr. Holmes and Dr. Clark discuss the importance of resilience and mindfulness in stressful environments be it a hospital, education or home environment. Dr. Clark discusses his research on resilience, defines resilience and how to take steps toward resilience. One of those keys is mindfulness or meditation. Brandon Clark is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and has a doctorate degree in psychology. Brandon began his career in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2010. Since then, he...
Jul 12, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 24
Join Dr. Holmes and Jill Jones for an introduction into Polyvagal theory and the Safe and Sound Protocol that stems from PVT. We mentioned Dr. Stephen Porges and Deb Dana. You can find out more about Jill Jones at www.baylaureltherapay.com Jill Jones, LISW-CP, grew up in a neuro-divergent household and taught in public schools for 14 years before getting her MSW degree in 2002. Since then, Jill has been a clinical social worker for various agencies, including lead therapist on the team that deve...
Jul 05, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 23
