I interviewed my friend Rick Miller, owner of Special Needs Living Magazine (Akron & Canton). Special Needs Living Magazine exists to celebrate the amazing special needs families in Stark and Summit counties, in Northeast Ohio. It’s beautifully done, absolutely free, and loved by so many people. This is the story behind this amazing magazine. About Rick Miller: Rick is a husband, and father of three amazing kids, as well as the owner of Special Needs Living Akron & Canton. Free Digital Subscription Special Needs Living Magazine About Rob Gorski and The Autism Dad podcast: Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys and Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, social media influencer, and respected public figure for well over…

In this episode, we explore the critical role of health insurance for special needs families in Ohio, focusing on CareSource, a leading Medicaid provider. Our guest, Montoya Rogers, wears two hats: she's both a CareSource representative and an autism mom. Tune in to hear an insider's perspective on how CareSource is equipped to meet the healthcare needs of special needs families. About Montoya Rogers: Montoya L. Rogers is a Community Marketing Representative for CareSource of Ohio. Montoya is a licensed Health & Life insurance agent. She has successfully sustained a 10+ year career in the health insurance industry. As an avid leader, Montoya has a passion for serving the community and helping others. She is a trailblazer and a dynamic advocate for the nonprofit industry. Montoya was born in Columbus,…

In this episode, I’m joined by Kathryn Bryan, a Special Needs Financial Planner based in Northeast Ohio. Kathryn dives into the essential topic of planning for the future when you have a child with a disability. From utilizing government benefits to specialized trust funds, Kathryn provides invaluable insights to help secure a strong financial future for your family, regardless of your situation. If the idea of financial planning is overwhelming or you think it’s impossible, this episode is for you. About Kathryn Bryan: Kathryn Bryan, Ph.D., originally from Medina, Ohio, is a behavioral neuroscience graduate with a diverse career trajectory. After completing her B.S. in psychology at Baldwin Wallace University and later her M.A. and Ph.D. from Kent State University, she worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at various esteemed…

Nicole White from Instagram's Raising Raymie returns to share her insights on helping autistic kids make transitions and adjust to new routines. Using real-life examples from preparing her son for the new school year, Nicole offers practical tips and strategies for parents. Tune in to arm yourself with the tools you need to make your child's transitions smoother. About Nikki White: Nikki is a wife and mother of 3. She created the Raising Raymie pages to help further autism acceptance in honor of her 5 year old son Raymie, who was diagnosed with severe non-speaking autism and all those just like him. She was recently published in The Gratitude Journal created by Amanda Owen, for Mom's of children with disabilities trying to find joy in the tough days. Facebook Instagram…

In this week's episode, I speak with Lisa Morrison. Lisa is a mother to 3 autistic kids, as well as Co-Founder and President of Integrated Community Solutions, Inc. ICS is a nonprofit based in Medina Ohio. She’s here to talk about her journey as a parent, as well as all the free resources, and social enrichment programs ICS provides for people with developmental disabilities in Northeast Ohio. We also talk about an exciting housing development she building for people with developmental disabilities. About Lisa Morrison: Lisa is the Co-Founder, President, and Treasurer of Integrated Community Solutions, Inc.Being the parent of three young adults with autism, she recognized the need for community-based housing options for individuals with developmental disabilities that provide permanence and security, and foster individual growth and independence. She…

Lisa Morrison talks being an autism mom and creating her non-profit

This week, join us as we dive deep with Laurie Cramer, Executive Director of The Autism Society of Greater Akron. From her heartfelt experiences as a parent to an autistic child, to the pivotal changes needed to uplift the autism community, this conversation is both enlightening and inspiring. Learn about the incredible ways the Autism Society is making a difference locally. Don’t miss out! About Laurie Cramer: Laurie Cramer is the executive director at the Autism Society of Greater Akron.Laurie started at ASGA in 2011 and was the very first staff member in what had been up to that point an all-volunteer parent organization.Previously, she was a long-time volunteer at ASGA and served as president of the board of directors. Laurie has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Florida State…

This week, join us as we dive deep with Laurie Cramer, Executive Director of The Autism Society of Greater Akron.

On this week's podcast, join me as I sit down with Brett Powell. After my conversation with Jamie Lewis Smith last week about her autism parenting experiences, Brett steps in to share the story of how he and Jamie united their families, offering his personal perspective on the journey. About Brett Powell: BrettPowell has always been passionate about helping the special needs community. He spent several years working as a behavior coach and support to adults with developmental disabilities. As luck would have it, he fell in love with the mother of an autistic child and, eventually, they became a family.Brettpossesses a unique perspective as someone who has worked with the special needs community navigated dating a parent of a child with developmental disabilities, blended families, and is now raising…

Continuing from last week's chat with Jamie Lewis Smith, Brett reveals the journey of uniting families with an autistic child.