Beyond the Spectrum.. every age, every need

Shawn & Brian have an open discussion about the state of the U. S. & world economy and its impact on special needs families & what we can do to prepare.

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#SpecialNeedsFamiliesandTheEconomy #SpecialNeedsFinancialPlanning #justtwoDads

Shawn & Brian discuss the value of love & friendship in general but especially between men, amongst dads, the benefits & societal challenges regarding the expression of that love & above all, its effects & need among dads to children with special needs.

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#LoveAmongstMen #BrotherlyLove #justtwoDads

Dr. LaQuista Erinna is a licensed therapist, autism mom/advocate, and founder of The AuSome Mom Society (https://ausomemomsociety.com/). Mothers rely on her education and advocacy to confidently navigate the challenges they face during all stages of their children’s journey on the autism spectrum. Through her strategies, Dr. LaQuista helps autism moms forge stronger bonds with their children while prioritizing self-care so they can live happier, more fulfilling lives. She visits with Shawn & Brian to discuss her journey as a special needs parent, & the mission behind her venture to bring peace of mind to special needs mothers everywhere.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laquistaerinna/

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#DrLaQuistaErinna #AuSomeMomSociety #AutismWarriorMom

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh (https://www.doreengranpeesheh.com/) stops by for a visit. She has dedicated over thirty years to helping individuals with autism lead healthy, productive lives. founded the Center for Autism & Related Disorders, also known as CARD (https://www.centerforautism.com/), which is one of the world’s largest providers of ABA-based treatment for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. CARD has over 260 locations throughout the United States and internationally, employs over 1,000 highly skilled professionals, and is a leading employer of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Everyone is a story that once told, has the potential to inspire many. Join us!

Book Reference: Let Me Hear Your Voice: A Family's Triumph Over Autism by Catherine Maurice 

Resource: https://www.skillsforautism.com/

Foundation: https://www.act-today.org/

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Podcast: https://autism-live.com/list/author/Dr.%20Doreen%20Granpeesheh/Dr.%20Doreen%20Granpeesheh

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#AskDrDoreen #CenterforAutism #SkillsforAutism #InstituteforBehavioralTraining #ACTToday

Mother, Author, & Advocate, Kate Swenson stops by Just two dads for a visit with Shawn & Brian to share her journey & how being a mom to a son with Autism has inspired her & served as the impetus for her book, "Forever Boy, a Mother's Memoir of Autism & Finding Joy" (https://amzn.to/3691swl) which is available wherever books are sold.

Website: https://www.findingcoopersvoice.com/

The More Than Project Foundation: https://www.findingcoopersvoice.com/foundation/

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#FindingCoopersVoice #TheSecretWorldofAutism #ForeverBoy

Shawn & Brian have an open, honest, discussion about how men cope (or don't cope) with emotion, how that affects parenting, well being, & in particular, being a special needs parent. Real talk!

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#justtwoDads #MenVulnerabilityEmotionsandCommunication #SpecialNeedsParenting

Chris Wenger is an enthusiastic Speech & Language Therapist and creator of the Dynamic Assessment of Social Emotional Learning, as well as the Neurodiversity Affirming IEP Course. He is an internationally-acclaimed presenter who loves to share the most current trends to help older Autistic students. A prominent thought leader in the field of speech pathology, and known on social media as “Speech Dude (https://www.speechdude.com/),” he motivates and entertains fellow educators and clinicians through his humorous and inspiring posts and videos & he joins Shawn & Brian to share his story.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechdude/

Link Tree:  https://linktr.ee/speechdude

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speechdude

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespeechdude/

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#ChrisWerner #SpeechDude #DynamicAssessmentofSocialEmotionalLearning

Laura Hales  visits Shawn & Brian to talk inspiration & advocacy! She's a mother of two autistic children, a published author of two children's books.. Alex & the Drummer (https://alexandthedrummer.square.site/) and Alex & the Muffin Man (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedrummerstories/alex-and-the-muffin-man-autism-acceptance-books), both of which are about Autism Acceptance & can be found on Amazon or wherever you buy books. Laura's also an Autism Acceptance presenter, voice actor, personal trainer and Music teacher. She spends most of her days advocating for children's rights in & outside of education, sharing educational videos to help the community better understand her boys, which in turn, serves us all.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrummerstories/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-bestie-laura/id1529941722

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/235957780822551/

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#LauraHales #TheDrummerStoriesAuthor #AutismWarriorMom

Shawn & Brian are again visited by Jordan Quinones who is Brian's daughter & one of the inspirations for Just two dads. They will reflect on past episodes, discuss Shawn & Brian's vision for the future of the show, & the 1,000 family campaign to provide financial literacy, service, education, & opportunity to 1,000 families in the next 12 months.

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#justtwoDads100thEpisode #OnAMissiontoHelp1000SpecialNeedsFamilies #justtwoDadsOriginStory

Change is a guarantee in life, a necessity but it can also be difficult for anyone. But for a parent or caregiver to one with special needs, it can be especially daunting. The Autism Dad (https://www.theautismdad.com/), Rob Gorski returns to have a conversation with Shawn about this & more, sharing his own experience.

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#TheAutismDad #RobGorski #ComfortVsChange