Springbrook's Converge Autism Radio

Join Jeremy Rochford and host, Kristin Walker, as they discuss his new podcast, his coaching, his comedy, and both their journey's on the Autism Spectrum. 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 s...

Join Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Peter Vermeulen for a discussion about happiness, well-being regulation, and dealing with stress. Peter is the founder, director, CEO, lecturer, consultant, website developer, and secretary. Occasionally, Peter even does the cleaning of the office of Autism in Context, the senior Autism lecturer and consultant for Autisme Centraal, and the Chief Editor of “Sterk in Autis...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 activel...

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 com...

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...

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...

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. www.springbrookbehavioral.com www.convergeautism.com www.allabilitiesnofilter.com

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. www.springbrookbehavioral.com www.convergeautism.com www.allabilitiesnofilter.com

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...

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 wi...

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 I...

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 accep...

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...

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. www...

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 rece...

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 Spect...

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....

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 a...

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 Fellowsh...

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 mor...

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...