Springbrook's Converge Autism Radio

Join Dr. Holmes with her two guests Amy Tobik and Jeanetta Bryant. They will be talking about the importance of collaboration in the special needs world. Both have so many resources and different areas of expertise to share with the listeners! Dr. Holmes and Jeanetta have both had the privilege to contribute to Exceptional Needs Today magazine. Dr. Holmes contributed to Issues 1 and 3 in Exception...

Are you on the spectrum or know someone who is and all they eat is one thing? Do you ever wonder how you can eat smart and still get all the needed nutrition while still eating all the things you like? Do you know someone who has a food aversion and is not sure what to do? Or perhaps you have wondered if it is better to buy organic over regular? Well, my next guest Andrea Hinojosa, is a Registered...

Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes, who speaks with blended family expert, Ron Deal. Dr. Holmes is an internationally known specialist in NeuroDiverse Relationships. Today is part 2 of a Blended Family with Autism series where Dr. Holmes joins her expertise in NeuroDiverse relationships with Ron Deal's expertise in blended families. Ron L. Deal is one of the most widely read and viewed experts on blended f...

Join Certified Autism Specialist, Dr. Stephanie Holmes, as she interviews blended family expert, Ron Deal as they talk about nuances of blending families when an adult is on the spectrum. Dr. Holmes is an internationally known specialist in NeuroDiverse Relationships. Today is part 2 of a Blended Family with Autism series where Dr. Holmes joins her expertise in NeuroDiverse relationships with Ron...

Are you or do you know someone who is having problems with sleep? Well, join Reid Miles as he hosts this episode with his next guest who can help you with your sleep issues. She is Melissa Doman, a sleep expert for the neurodivergent. We talk about what you can do to hopefully get a better night's sleep as well and we find out that her own kids are on the spectrum as well. Melissa Doman's website:...

In today's show the host, Reid Miles, host from Inside the Aspergers Studio, sits down with a fellow aspie, April Woodard. They talk about what has happened since their last podcast, where you learn that not only is she an author, but she has two boys on the spectrum, and they believe her husband might be as well. In this show, they talk about where April is in life and what makes her tick. So sit...

Join Reid Miles as he speaks with Dr. Norrine Russell regarding her coaching and consulting practice. Dr. Russell, who has two children on the spectrum, discusses the issues she sees with her students and the differences of students at various educational levels. Dr. Norrine Russell's website: https://russellcoaching.com/ Inside the Aspergers Studio: https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ou...

Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Jude Morrow, author and speaker, to discuss how it is time to move beyond "Autism Awareness," and move to Autism Acceptance and that we begin to increase training of neurodiversity. Jude Morrow received an Asperger's diagnosis at the age of 11 and despite having educational challenges, he graduated from the University of Ulster with an Honor's degree in Social Work in...

Dr. Ned Hallowell is one of the few therapists who deals with ADHD and has it as well. I get to sit down with him and talk about issues concerning ADHD such as getting on medications, why the insurance companies make it so hard to get on any type of ADHD medication and put a restriction on it as well I ask him what he attributes to his success as well what advice he has to those who are struggling...

Gina Mitchell brings you her experiences as to raising a young man with autism. Gina is a mom to Sam Mitchell and has been a teacher for 17 years. In this episode, she brings you her story and what worked for her family. She does not claim to be an autism expert but is an expert in her own story. This episode was created to help anyone who is raising a child or teen with autism and the advice that...

In today's show of Inside the Aspergers Studio, I talk with Dr. Stephanie Holmes. She is a Christian Autism marriage and family counselor. In this episode, we talk about the age gap and how she deals with families who refuse to accept that their child has Autism or who she deals with those who refuse the term Aspergergers or Disabled. In this episode, you also learn a bit about me and my diagnoses...

Gina Mitchell, teacher of 8th graders for 17 years and mom to Sam Mitchell, Autism Rocks and Rolls podcaster, talks to Ms. Mary Ragan, a high school special education teacher for over 25 years. This is the third episode in the trio of "What Do I Do Now: High School" The conversation goes in a different direction because this information pertains to the high school parent whose child has been diagn...

Gina Mitchell, teacher of 8th graders for 17 years and mom to Sam Mitchell, Autism Rocks and Rolls podcaster, talks to Ms. Karen White, a middle school special education teacher for over 25 years. This is the second episode in the trio of "What Do I Do Know: Middle School." The conversation goes in a different direction because this information pertains to the middle school parent whose child has...

Gina Mitchell, teacher of 8th graders for 17 years and mom to Sam Mitchell, Autism Rocks and Rolls podcaster, talks to Ms. Keisha Blais, an elementary special education teacher for 20 years. The educators jump into the topics of, when an elementary school child is diagnosed with autism or other PDD disorders, what should be done now? The conversation turns to steps to take within the school system...

Join in and listen to an amazing conversation between Kristin and Gina Mitchell, the mother of Sam Mitchell who is the host of Autism Rocks and Rolls. Kristin and Gina discuss the various differences between raising a child who is on the spectrum, while at the same time appreciating all the wonderful things that come from those same differences. Gina's history as a teacher has given her an upper h...

Join Reid Miles of The Asbergers Studio and his guest Cesi who has a sister on the spectrum. Reid does his best to answer her questions so she can improve their relationship and better understand her sister! You can hear more of Reid Miles on Inside the Aspergers Studio here: https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/inside-the-aspergers-studio/ Reid's blog is available on his website...

Listen in to Kristin as she speaks with Reid Miles who shares his own experiences with Aspergers and ADHD and about his podcast 'Inside the Aspergers Studio' also on Mental Health News Radio Network that includes several different segments. Reid talks about how his podcast helps him connect to others and later how pets can help some on the spectrum. Find his podcast here: https://www.mentalhealthn...

Join Dr. Holmes as she hosts Converge Autism Radio with special guest, author, mother, speaker, educator, administrator Leisa Williams of Australia. Leisa will share her journey with autism and special needs and how her faith journey was an important part of her journey. Leisa was born in 1971 and brought up in Queensland, Australia. She lives in Canberra with her husband, her three children and h...

Listen in as Kristin Walker speaks with Donald and Carolyn Bailey about how they planned out the care for their son on the autism spectrum. A lifelong South Carolinian, Donald began his career in the insurance industry with a focus on financial planning. After working as a financial planner for E. F. Hutton, he founded Donald Bailey & Associates in order to offer independent advice and holistic pl...

Listen in as Kristin speaks with Adam Millichip about how he assists his autistic students navigate podcasting as a way to increase their research & communication skills and gain confidence in the process. Adam Millichip, a primary school teacher, at the Tettenhall Wood Special School. Tettenhall Wood Special School is a school in Wolverhampton, England. He has taught in special needs schools for...

Listen in as Kristin Sunanta Walker speaks with Dr. Stephanie Holmes and her husband Dan Holmes about neurodiversity within relationships. Dr. Holmes seeks to bring restoration and spiritual renewal to individuals and couples facing challenging situations. By combining affordable rates with a desire to glorify God in all that transpires through the counseling/coaching process, she offers life-chan...

Join Dr. Holmes as she interviews autism advocate Jeffrey Snyder on various topics today. Jeff has as his mission to educate and advocate for neurodiversity and inclusion and wants to share his insights from first person autistic experience with you as educators, professionals, or others with neurodiversity. Jeff was born on March 27, 1989 in Providence, RI and has lived his entire life in Seekonk...

Dr. Stephanie C. Holmes is a marriage therapist and coach that specializes in marriages on the spectrum or NeuroDiverse Marriage. Join her as she interviews author Ron Sandison and his wife Kristen about the strengths and complexities of being a NeuroDiverse Couple. For more information about marriage and family dynamics on the spectrum, you can learn more at courses located at: www. HolmesASR.com...

Join Dr. Holmes for part 2 of friendships on the spectrum. On a previous show, you heard from Caroline who discussed her friendship with her best friend who is on the spectrum. This interview series is part of Dr. Holmes' Spectrum teens curriculum, which you can find at www. HolmesASR.com where issues parents and teachers, and other adults can find out more about what Spectrum Teens may be dealing...

We spend a lot of time working with kids on the spectrum about social skills or how to engage with a friend and be in a friendship. What about working with neurotypical kids and teens on how to learn social skills and how to befriend those who are different like those on the autism spectrum. Join Dr. Holmes as she interviews Caroline and her friendship with her best friend who is on the autism spe...