Beyond the Spectrum.. every age, every need

Beyond the Spectrum.. every age, every need

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  • Episode 177: Steven Niel - Performing Arts Studio West

    Steve Niel is a seasoned professional in the entertainment industry with a diverse background both in front of and behind the camera. He graduated from the LA Second City Conservatory Program, which is renowned for training in improvisational comedy. Steve has an impressive portfolio in commercials, television, and film spanning over 30 years. But Steve's most impressive credit may be his work with Performing Arts West, where since 2008, he's helped nurture the dreams & talents of those with disabilities.



    Website: https://www.pastudiowest.com/

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

    YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/PASWTV

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    #StevenNiel #PerformingArtsStudioWest #ProfessionalTrainingAndManagementForPerformersWithDisabilities

    57 min
  • Episode 176: Cherisse Watts - Equal Access to Resources

    Cherisse Watts is a doctoral student in the School of Nursing at the University of California at Los Angeles, and a graduate of Wellesley College and Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science. Her research interests include investigating health disparities and improving the quality of care among Black and Latinx children. Her research efforts are concentrated on advocating for medically underserved and low-income families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and ensuring that they have access to resources needed to achieve optimal health. She visits with Shawn & Brian to discuss both the history of discrimination of people with disabilities and special health care needs in these communities & in general and more importantly, the potential solutions.


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    #CherisseWatts #SystemicRacismDelayingAutismDiagnosis #EqualAccesstoResources #AutismAdvocate

    59 min
  • Episode 175: Chiante Williams-Ranel & Sean Ranel - StarChild Interventions

    Chiante Williams-Ranel is a seasoned veteran in the field of behavioral therapy, who began honing her expertise with neurodivergent children during her time at Pepperdine University. While volunteering at a local elementary school, she discovered her lifelong passion for nurturing the unique learning paths of these children. After 8 years as a behavioral therapist, ascending  to the role of Director at TOTAL Programs Learning Center,  Chiante founded StarChild Interventions. What started as a focus on early intervention services has expanded to include ABA services,   & a team of over 40 employees.

    Catching the entrepreneurial bug after meeting his wife, Chiante', Sean Ranel made the pivotal decision to leave the traditional workforce. He now plays a crucial role in managing both the family's behavior therapy agency and their real estate investment firm. His ability to streamline operations and implement efficient processes has been integral to the success of their ventures. Together with Chiante, Sean recently launched the "Partners n Prosperity" podcast. The show aims to empower other couples with strategies for running a business and a family simultaneously, fostering a legacy of generational wealth.



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    Website: https://starchildinterventions.com/

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    #ChianteWilliamsRanel #SeanRanel #StarChildInterventions

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 174: Maurice McDavid & Sean Ranel - Father’s Day Edition 2024

    Shawn & Brian are visited by Maurice McDavid & Sean Ranel. Maurice is a father to a young adult son on the autism spectrum & Sean along with his wife, owns a business that provides ABA therapy. Both are members of The Den, the men's group for fathers & caregivers. The four discuss fatherhood in today's world, the definition/re-definition of masculinity, & what it means to have a place like The Den for refuge & support.



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    #MauriceMcDavid #SeanRanel #JustTwoDads #FathersDayEdition2024

    1 hr
  • Episode 173: Julia DeNey - Sense-ational You

    Julia DeNey founded Sense-ational You, a maker of adaptive apparel for autistic children who need help with sensory regulation to succeed and be included. While at Cornell University, Julia established and ran a volunteer partnership with a local autism preschool for her sorority and, from this passion, focused her fashion studies on the special needs of autistic children. She began building Sense-ational You after graduating in 2020. During this time, Julia also got a job in special education to work hands-on with the students she was designing for.



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    Website: https://shopsenseationalyou.com/

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

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    #JuliaDeNey #SenseationalYou #SensoryFriendlyClothing


    56 min
  • Episode 172: The UNDERAppreciated Teacher

    Shawn & Brian discuss the matter of teachers.. from middle school to professors at colleges & universities, it seems to be a common theme that they are underpaid. How many teachers do you know that buy their own classroom supplies? Is it different outside the U.S.? Do we appreciate our teachers?


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    #JustTwoDads #TheUNDERAppreciatedTeacher #WeLoveYouTeachers

    57 min
  • Episode 171: Transitions

    Shawn shares with Brian, the experience of conservatorship, the reality of being a father & caregiver to a legal adult, & more.


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    #JustTwoDads #Conservatorship #Transitions

    1 hr
  • Episode 170: Pod Swap with Father Hoods

    In a first Just Two Dads is doing a "pod swap" with Manny "Digital" Montilla from the Father Hoods podcast (https://fatherhoodspod.com/). This is a great show that talks about the trials and joys of Father Hood. Enjoy this episode! This is Episode 151 from their podcast Tantrums featuring Mic Geronimo.

    54 min
  • Episode 169: Manny “Digital” Montilla - Father Hoods

    Manny Montilla, better known as "Manny Digital," is the visionary behind FlyDadGear.com (https://flydadgear.com/) and co-host of the Father Hoods podcast, platforms dedicated to empowering dads to be present and positive forces in their children’s lives. As a former Vice President at Yahoo! and a serial entrepreneur with a knack for digital advertising, Manny leverages his expertise to support fatherhood through innovative products and insightful content. Drawing from his own experiences as a dad of three and his journey out of The Bronx to success throughout his career, Manny aims to inspire and uplift fathers everywhere.


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    https://fatherhoodspod.com/


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    #MannyDigitalMontilla #FlyDadGear #FatherHoodsPodcast #BoogieDownMedia

    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 168: Madeline Handy & Charles Beckham - CalABLE

    Shawn & Brian are visited by Madeline Handy, an Outreach Specialist with CalABLE (https://www.calable.ca.gov/), and Charles Beckham who is an Authorized Legal Representative on behalf of his Grandson. They discuss the ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) program, what it means in general, the benefits that Charles has experienced, and the recent changes to the plan in California through CalABLE.


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    https://www.ablenrc.org/


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    #MadelineHandy #CharlesBeckham #CalABLE #SpecialNeedsFinancialAccount

    57 min

About Beyond the Spectrum.. every age, every need

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Beyond the Spectrum is the evolution of Just Two Dads, a podcast born from heartfelt conversations between fathers navigating life, family, and community. What began as a dialogue about parenting and stewardship has grown into a broader mission: to explore the full spectrum of human experience, inclusion, and gratitude.