Hodges Heroes

From time to time, we have people ask us, "How can I help?", In this episode, we try to answer that from three different perspectives I don't know anybody who has special needs I know someone, but I am not close (geographically or relationally) I know somebody and I see them regularly Stay tuned for some ideas of how you can make a difference in somebody's life.

Doug and Janan share their thoughts (and possibly too real emotions) related to graduation, and how this hits them a little bit differently due to some of the special needs involved.  

Special guest, Tyler, joins us for this session as we get insights into his thoughts and emotions related to graduation, as well as his plans for the future. In this episode, you will hear a good bit about ESE Transitions.  You can find more information at https://esetransitions.ocps.net/ . 

Tyler previews his parents' new book, Artie Autism.  Get your copy today wherever books are sold. Amazon https://a.co/d/46YUW9P Walmart https://www.walmart.com/ip/18947661426?sid=acac8b2b-947f-4fa3-811c-50e3e1065b6b Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/artie-autism-douglas-hodges/1148970666?ean=9798986667423

Doug and Janan discuss the guilt that can be present with parenting, and particularly parenting someone with special needs.  Stay tuned to the end to learn how to release that guilt!

In this episode of Hodges’ Heroes, we are honored to have a special guest join us. This guest will share firsthand insights into the profound impact of autism and ADHD on the daily lives of individuals.  

Sometimes those with Special Needs just tell it like it is.  It can be hard to hear or it can be very humorous.  Listen to Doug and Janan share from their experiences.

Doug and Janan discuss there most difficult challenges related to special needs parenting.  They also share some of there most meaningful days.

In this episode, we attempt to tackle the very deep subject of death and dying, and how to communicate this to somebody with special needs.

In this episode we discuss accessibility options for those with developmental delays. Here are a few of the websites we mentioned. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/disability-access-service/ https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/plan-your-visit/accessibility-information#cognitive-disabilities https://www.accessibilitycard.org/

In this episode we discuss stimulation and stimming behaviors and how we have had to learn how to adjust to it.

Learn from parents of a kid with special needs as they talk about the journey of discovering that something might be up with their kid.

Parents of a special needs child discuss how to navigate school and medical systems to get services for their kid.

Learn the importance of taking time to care for yourself while you are caring for others. https://chadd.org/affiliate-locator/ https://centerforautism.com https://hodgesheroes.com

In this episode we discuss the Special Olympics program and how it has impacted us.