Episodes

  • Interviewing Our Podcasters on the Spectrum!

    Interviewing Our Podcasters on the Spectrum!
    Oct 3 2024
    Join Dr. Mary Jones, host of the Dr. Mary Show, interviews Reid Miles, Inside the Aspergers Studio, about his journey with Autism and why doing a podcast about the topic is part of his advocacy.

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    32 mins
  • Uniting Parents & Professionals

    Uniting Parents & Professionals
    Sep 24 2024
    Dr. Holmes and Jeanetta talk about uniting resources for families through accessibility to resources!

    Jeanetta Bryant is the Founder and Executive Director of Abilities Workshop, Inc. She is dedicated to helping special needs families find answers and children impacted by a special needs diagnosis be their best. Jeanetta is an author, developer, and advocate. As a mom of two children, one with ASD, she finds no greater joy than watching them develop and achieve their dreams. Her interests include family time at home or at a theme park, college football, and making memories.

    Website: https://www.abilitiesworkshop.com/

    Check out her podcast at

    https://www.abilitiesworkshop.com/podcast
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    56 mins
  • Is the Neurodiversity Movement Helpful?

    Is the Neurodiversity Movement Helpful?
    Sep 14 2024
    Join us for another "Just the Guys" episode. Dan and the guys (Clay, Greg, Jeremy, & Mark) discuss their views of neurodiversity. What is it? Is this movement a good thing or not? How do you define it? Is the term useful? The guys discuss is the term helpful or harmful? Is it watered down or over used?


    Dr. Holmes adds she prefers the Harvard Medical School definition of neurodiversity: describes those with neurological differences such as autism, ADHD, learning differences and delays and other developmental differences.
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    1 hr
  • A Friendly Reminder About Minding Your P's and Q's

    A Friendly Reminder About Minding Your P's and Q's
    Sep 9 2024
    Join Kristin from Mental Health News Radio and Jeremy from Nuero FM as they discuss how difficult unpacking an autism diagnosis can be. This first step, especially for adults, takes time to figure out. We find others trying narrate and judge our experiences offering what can feel like hurtful commentary. For those of us diagnosed later in life, we have an entire experience with many years to unpack. We will say things "incorrectly". So why not let everyone enjoy and speak about their journey with Autism in their own words?

    Once you find your peeps, life gets even more hopeful, helpful, and fabulous!

    Jeremy Rochford is a later-in-life diagnosed Autistic/ADHD’r who is raising two Neurodivergent Children with his “NT” wife, Charity. Through guest interviews and “Team Rochford,” you’ll hear firsthand the challenges and benefits of being on the spectrum and practical advice for those who are Neurodivergent or love someone who is. Join us and experience why “NeuroFm” is called the least depressing Neurodivergent podcast in the world.

    https://www.jeremyrochford.com/
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    51 mins
  • Autism & Just the Girls!

    Autism & Just the Girls!
    Aug 26 2024
    You have heard on Converge Autism Radio, Dan Holmes and "Just the Guys!" but listeners asked for more stories about girls and women on the autism Spectrum.

    Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes, her daughter Sydney, Molly, Sarah, and Julie as they discuss autism and women! Sydney shares her journey as identified early in life and entering a marriage relationship knowing about her identification to the other ladies sharing later identification in life and later in marriage. The entire discussion is autism in women across different ages and some moms shares about their daughter's diagnosis journey.
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    59 mins
  • Autism: Multi-sensory Learning and Multiple Disabilities

    Autism: Multi-sensory Learning and Multiple Disabilities
    Aug 14 2024
    Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes with Beverly and Megan at the 2024 Converge Autism conference for a discussion about multi-sensory learning.

    Beverly Brown and Megan Spann both work at AIDB. The Alabama Institute of the Deaf and Blind, Helen Keller School of Alabama offers families of multi-disabled students specially designed instruction that aids in successful outcomes. We discuss how AIDB consists of many special educators with different backgrounds of expertise and years of experience. Our discussion today will help both families and educators learn about the many supports and resources available for students with Autism. It will offer, teaching strategies that help all students facing difficulties.
    We will also offer continued support and availability after the conference for educators or families that need contact support throughout their journey. We will offer transition options and knowledge of how to make transition years successful for their older students. So, support in the years to come will be available and never-ending.
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    36 mins
  • The Key to Social Communication Skills: Self-Identity

    The Key to Social Communication Skills: Self-Identity
    Aug 7 2024
    Today, Dr. Stephanie and Carolyn discuss self-concept, self-identity, and self-esteem as key ingredients to building social communication skills. Carolyn's curriculum starts from a neurodiverse-affirming lens that is strengths-based and effective.

    Carolyn Long is a speech-language pathologist and is the creator of the Social Optics curriculum.

    https://mysocialoptics.com/
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    47 mins
  • Places Where ALL Children Can Be THEMSELVES

    Places Where ALL Children Can Be THEMSELVES
    Jul 31 2024
    Join Kristin and Gaile for a discussion about how difficult it can be, depending on where you live, to find Autism resources for your family.

    Gaile Valcho is originally from New York and has an MBA from Florida Atlantic University. She is a wife and mom to a teenage autistic boy. She has over a decade of experience in the autism community and is certified in Master IEP training.

    Gaile and her husband founded The Brady Valcho Autism Foundation in 2022 to help families in her community find much-needed resources and provide scholarships to families for autism summer camps. She and her husband are also the founders of The Holly Springs Autism Acceptance Day Event held each fall. Part of the foundation’s mission is to provide free autism training to first responders and area businesses to help others engage with the autistic population. Gaile enjoys spending time with her family, running, and traveling. Her favorite quote is by Ruth Bader Ginsburg. ~“Fight for things you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”

    https://bva.foundation/
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    56 mins