The Real Madrid With Carolina Madrid

Some individuals with special needs require a higher level of care and support, and necessary care might not be provided by public services or community resources. Some families opt for private care, some choose to stay at home to help with care, and some individuals may not even have families to help. In today's episode, I talk about the equity gap in special needs care and how unequal access...

Special education programs have been historically underfunded. Limited financial resources can lead to lower salaries for teachers, caregivers, and therapists. In today's episode, I talk about the vital role educators, caregivers, and therapists play in the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families and how we can advocate for these roles to secure better compensation. Hope you...

Asylums? Institutions? Isolation? The treatment of individuals with autism in the past varied widely depending on prevailing beliefs, societal norms, and available resources throughout history. In today's episode, I talk about how family members with autism were treated during different historical periods. Hope you enjoy! Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the podc...

Welcome back to The Real Madrid with Carolina Madrid. Life can look very different for special needs parents compared to other parents. It can mean parenting and caring for your child forever. In today's episode, I interviewed my dad about the highs and the lows of being a forever dad. Hope you enjoy! Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagr...

Autism is a spectrum disorder, and individuals' experiences and needs can vary widely, even within the same level. In today's episode, I talk about the different levels of autism to promote a better understanding of autism so that we can be more supportive and create an inclusive environment for all. Hope you enjoy! Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Volunteering can be a powerful tool for enhancing your overall happiness and well-being while making a positive impact on the lives of others. In today's episode, I talk about my journey serving others and how it has impacted my life. Hope you enjoy! Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

Welcome back to The Real Madrid with Carolina Madrid. Do you ever feel like you're walking on eggshells trying to prevent problem behaviors with a loved one? In today's episode, I talk about how to analyze behaviors so that you can create a plan catered to your family that will hopefully reduce problem behaviors. Hope you enjoy! Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the podca...

Welcome back to The Real Madrid With Carolina Madrid. Sometimes, as a special needs family member, it's easy to ask, "Why is this happening to me." But we should look at our life experiences as things happening for us, not to us. Every experience, good or bad, can be looked at from a positive perspective. In today's episode, I talk about what has worked for me to help me change m...

Welcome back to The Real Madrid With Carolina Madrid. Meet my brother, Alejandro! In today's episode, Alejandro shares with us what he likes to do during his free time, the work he is interested in, things he wants to do independently, and more! Hope you enjoy! Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

Welcome back to The Real Madrid With Carolina Madrid. People with special needs are often put into a box, always being told what to do and how to act, which is why it's so important to let our peers with special needs come up with ideas themselves to do the things that they want to do, even if it's out of the ordinary. In today's episode, I talk about giving them the tools they need to...

Welcome back to The Real Madrid With Carolina Madrid. Caregiving is an ability and part of your journey, but don't make caregiving your whole life or personality. In today's episode, I talk about being a multifaceted caregiver. The more multifaceted you are, the more happiness and creativity you will have while caregiving. Hope you enjoy! Follow ⁠⁠⁠me ⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Follow ⁠⁠⁠the podcast...

Welcome back to The Real Madrid With Carolina Madrid. Many of us are advocates for things we are passionate about, and being an advocate doesn't have to feel like work. In today's episode, I share some tips on how we can support our peers with special needs in school, work, healthcare, and social settings. Hope you enjoy! Follow ⁠⁠me ⁠⁠ on Instagram Follow ⁠⁠the podcast⁠⁠ on Instagram

Welcome back to The Real Madrid With Carolina Madrid. Growing up, I always thought of my family as different. I would compare our family to others, thinking they had no challenges. The perfect family doesn't exist. In today's episode, I talk about some of my family's experiences and how I'm grateful for the good, the bad, and the ugly that come with my family. Hope you enjoy! Follo...

Welcome back to The Real Madrid With Carolina Madrid. When I was younger, I struggled in school with feeling dumb. So today's episode is special to me because I graduated with my MBA. I'll be recapping my grad school journey, what I've learned, what I didn't like about it, and what's next. Hope you enjoy! Follow me on Instagram Follow the podcast on Instagram

Welcome back to The Real Madrid With Carolina Madrid. Something I admire about my brother's autism is that he is always himself. He doesn't seek peer approval and does what he wants. I'm the complete opposite. I am an anxious person who worries a lot and might care a little too much about what other people think. In today's episode, I talk about how the master of imagination inspir...

Welcome back to The Real Madrid With Carolina Madrid. Think about all the compliments that have stuck with you throughout your life and how they made you feel. In today's episode, I talk about the power of compliments, the ones that have stuck with me, and how I learned to accept a compliment. Hope you enjoy! Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram 

Welcome back to The Real Madrid With Carolina Madrid. My brother wants to be THE center of attention all the time. This makes it hard for my family to attend family or social gatherings. If you can relate, in today's episode, I cover how we handle it, when to give it, and when not to give it. Hope you enjoy! Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram 

Welcome back to The Real Madrid With Carolina Madrid. We have a lot in common with our peers with special needs. Think of all the valuable lessons you have learned during your young adult years. Let's share those lessons and stories with our peers with special needs so that they know that they aren't alone and that we are ALL navigating life together. In today’s episode, I cover dating, fi...

Welcome back to The Real Madrid With Carolina Madrid. It is hard having a positive attitude 24/7, but sometimes, you got to act for autism. When you catch yourself using a negative tone (everyone is guilty of this) try to use a positive for every negative. In today’s episode, I share some tips on what has worked with me when interacting with my peers on the spectrum. Hope you enjoy! Follow me on ⁠...

Welcome back to The Real Madrid With Carolina Madrid. Caregivers might be hesitant to call 911 for help, but first responders have the ability, assets, and manpower to get you through any dangerous situation. In today’s episode, I share some ideas on how we can work with our first responders in our local communities to keep our peers with any special needs safe. Hope you enjoy! Follow me on ⁠⁠Inst...

Welcome back to The Real Madrid With Carolina Madrid. Disabilities can decrease someone's ability to physically defend themselves and escape from harm. In today's episode, I share a story with you guys about one of the scariest days of my life that taught me valuable lessons about lives that may be vulnerable to harm. Hope you enjoy! Follow me on ⁠Instagram 

Welcome back to The Real Madrid With Carolina Madrid. Being a caregiver can be hard. In today's episode, I share some ways we can give back to caregivers to give them some much needed time to themselves. Follow me on Instagram 

Welcome back to The Real Madrid With Carolina Madrid. We are all exposed to so much information daily, and now more than ever, it is so important to find your inner guru. In today’s episode, I share some of my personal experiences and touch on how to tap into your intuition.  Follow me on Instagram 

Welcome back to The Real Madrid With Carolina Madrid. Summer is coming up, and in today’s episode, I’m covering ways to help our peers with disabilities make fun summer plans, my personal summer goals, and more! Hope you enjoy!  Follow me on Instagram 

Welcome back to The Real Madrid With Carolina Madrid. Many of our peers who have disabilities want to work but can't find a job they are passionate about and enjoy. In today's episode, I talk about how to create more creative jobs that will hopefully help our peers find their passion and work towards it. Hope you enjoy!  Follow me on Instagram