Podcast Episodes

Autism Respite Care: How to Keep Great Help

Season 3 Episode 20

Keeping great caregivers for individuals with profound autism requires more than just hiring the right person- it demands building a sustainable, sup…

10 hours ago

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Autism Respite Care: 7 Ways to Find Real Help

Season 3 Episode 19

In this episode of Autism Labs, Mike Carr shares personal lessons learned from more than 30 years of raising his profoundly autistic, nonverbal son M…

1 week ago

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Part 2 AI For Autism Care and Smart Home Safety for IDD Families

Season 3 Episode 18

This episode explores how practical, accessible technology can transform the home environment for individuals with special needs by improving safety,…

2 weeks ago

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Part 1 AI for Autism Care: Daily Living Labs for Parents

Season 3 Episode 17

In this episode of Autism Labs, Mike Carr speaks with futurist and researcher Mike Courtney about how AI and emerging technologies can be applied in …

3 weeks ago

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Part 3 What I Learned as an Autism Parent About Respite Care, Staff Culture and Letting Go of Fear

Season 3 Episode 16

This episode focuses on lessons learned from building and running a special needs program, emphasizing that strong outcomes depend less on daily task…

1 month ago

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Part 2 Why Culture is the Most Important Thing to Look for in Autism Respite Care

Season 3 Episode 15

Choosing the right autism program comes down to culture, transparency, and a commitment to long-term success rather than quick fixes. High-quality pr…

1 month, 1 week ago

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Part 1 Why Culture is the Foundation of Every Effective Behavior Support Program

Season 3 Episode 14

This episode highlights a critical lesson for families navigating autism care: the long-term success of any residential or day program depends far mo…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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8 Ways to Improve Sleep For You & Your Child

Season 3 Episode 13

Improving sleep for individuals with autism and their families requires a flexible, trial-and-error approach rather than relying on a single solution…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Part 2 BCBA Autism Insights: Medication, Behavior & Quality of Life

Season 3 Episode 12

This episode highlights that improving behavior in autism requires a holistic, individualized approach that goes far beyond therapy alone. Medication…

2 months ago

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Part 1 of BCBA for Profound Autism Higher-Support Adults

Season 3 Episode 11

This episode explores the often-overlooked transition from structured therapy to adulthood for individuals with high support needs in autism, emphasi…

2 months, 1 week ago

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