In this podcast I have my son, producer Tyler, join me. Tyler has been the only person who has been with me as long as the ISAAC Foundation has been in existence and can appreciate the evolution of what is accomplished under this roof and the difference it has made in the lives of families touched by autism.
This podcast is a bit of a vent at being overlooked along with many other organizations doing good work in the community.
Maria and Holly talk about the confusing world of special education. In this episode, we share our own IEP experiences (the good and not so good), and why it’s acceptable and encouraged to advocate for goals that are meaningful for your child – not necessarily settle for goals that are proposed by your teacher.
To connect with Maria for further questions about your child’s IEP, email: Maria@theisaacfoundation.org
In this episode my youngest daughter shares some of our recent struggles with her oldest brother with autism. We talk about the term glass sibling. Tune in to find out more.
In this podcast, parents discuss ways their children have learned to use their voice to advocate for themselves.
In this episode Mindy, a special education resource room teacher shares with Maria her unique perspectives as a teacher working with children with autism and other delays.
May is Williams Syndrome Acceptance Month. Joining me for this episode of Isaac’s Autism in the Wild podcast is self-advocate Laine Anderson who shares with me her journey as a young woman living with Williams Syndrome. We chatted about her early years along with some of the medical challenges associated with Williams Syndrome. Show Notes: … Read More Read More
In this podcast, parents discuss some of the funny, and more serious things, parents have done in the name of autism. We apologize for the poor audio as we had a set of microphones fail during recording but felt like the content was still fun to share.
What is Isaac’s Clubhouse? It’s a safe place for children on the autism spectrum to congregate, explore interests, and make connections with peers in their community. In this episode, members of our Tuesday after school Clubhouse crew join me for their first ever podcast experience. You’ll have to forgive the excessive background noise as the … Read More Read More
In this podcast we get a behind the scene’s view point from a special education teacher. You’ll laugh and probably cringe as we chat about some of the real-life realities of special education.
In this segment, David, Maria and Holly discuss the upcoming recording of Red Instead vs. Light it Up Blue: Creating a Community of Purple. If you are interested in participating in the upcoming recording of Red Instead vs. Light It Up Blue, please email Hello@theisaacfoundation.org with Red Instead podcast guest in the subject like and … Read More Read More
Every now and again, you need to get some of your safe people together and gripe about how special education and the IEP process just-plain-sucks. In this episode, David and Maria join me to vent about complicated seasons of sadness parents experience at different times, frustrations with IEP conversations and how we wish systems were … Read More Read More
In this special episode of ISAAC’S Autism in the Wild, Holly is joined by her very own son, Caleb. Caleb is 13 years old and was diagnosed with autism when he was very young, in fact during this episode he reveals that he does not remember a time when he was not in therapy. Listen … Read More Read More