The Spectrum Dad

It’s just me today on an all new episode of the Spectrum Dad podcast! Today I am talking about putting some focus on the spectrum siblings out there.

Today I am joined by Michael Shipper from Empowered Sports and Fitness. Michael is a personal trainer that specializes in training people with special needs. We talk all about why it’s important for ours kiddos to get some form of exercise and how we can make it fun for them. Follow Michale on IG @empowered.sports.fitness

Today I am talking with Beth Roberts, creator of the Sensory Kids Guide. We are talking about taking our kids to Amusement Parks. We cover prepping our kids ahead of time, what to do while we’re in the park and some of the recent accommodations these parks have been putting into place for our kids that need them. Follow Beth on IG @sensorykidsguide and online at www.sensory kids guide.com

Today I have the pleasure of talking to autism mom, Laurie Hellmann. Laurie is an amazing mom, podcast host and best selling author. We talk about her amazing son Skyler, the lack of services for older children on the spectrum and her amazing book, Welcome to My Life. Follow Laurie on Instagram @welcometomylife_lauriehellmann and purchase her book, Welcome to My Life https://www.amazon.com/Welcome-My-Life-Personal-Parenting/dp/1948238322/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=welcome+to+my+life&qid=1615910356&sr=8-4

Today I am talking with Mark Fleming. Mark is an adult living on the spectrum. We talk about his growing up with autism, going to college and transitioning to adulthood. We also talk about his gym Equally Fit in Tampa, Florida. www.equallyfit.com

For today’s episode I am talking with Jennifer and Barry Oglesby. They are parents to five amazing children. We talk about their oldest son who is on the spectrum and what led them to developing their own residential living facilities for adults on the spectrum. They are also in the process of developing an online social skills group for kids of all ages. www.jenniferoglesby.com

Today’s guest is Denise from My Spectrum Heroes. We discuss all thing nutrition and the effects that poor nutrition can have on our kiddos. www.myspectrumheroes.com www.Denisevoight.com use the code SPECTRUMDAD15 for 15% off your next order from My Spectrum Heroes

Today I am talk with Kara from the website Aligned 4 Learning. He are talking about advocating for our kids within the special education system and how we can prepare ourselves as parents deal with the school system. Check out Kara and her services at www.aligned4learning.com

Today I am talking with Joe Cesario. Joe and I talk about some of the emotions you go through when you find out that your kid is on the spectrum and how we deal with that at fathers.

I am chatting with autism dad and author Aaron Wright. We talk about his daughters diagnosis and what inspires him to become such an amazing advocate and author of the book Thirteen Doors. https://www.amazon.com/Thirteen-Doors-Aaron-Wright/dp/1735072648/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=thirteen+doors&qid=1610404776&sprefix=thirteen+doors&sr=8-1