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Thriving with a Severely Autistic Child: Finding Real Support Groups
Season 4
Episode 8
Published 11 months, 1 week ago
Description
In this episode of Autism Labs, Mike Carr shares his journey raising a profoundly autistic, nonverbal son with complex needs. Lacking support, he and his wife founded John13.org, a nonprofit in Austin offering inclusive programs for adults with severe autism. Their summer program and respite care focus on joy, structure, and community integration, showing how thoughtful planning and support can help families thrive.