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In this episode, Noah and Chris talk with Jason Hsieh, father and entrepreneur. Jason talks about his family’s journey of moving from Japan to the United States to find services for their son. He also talks about LakiKid, a company founded by Jason that sells products that address challenges with anxiety, sleep, sensory and attention.Learn more abo…
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#32 Andrew Komarow | Certified Financial Planner
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In this episode, Chris and Noah talk with Andrew Komarow, a certified financial planner. Andrew is the Founder of Planning Across the Spectrum and specializes in helping any self-advocating client or family with autism and intellectual disabilities.In our discussions we touch on various financial tools and resources for families who have a loved on…
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In this episode, we have a conversation with Theresa and Regal about their experiences with autism. Regal talks about his school experiences and Theresa talks about the challenges she has faced and the lessons she and her family learned along the way.Learn more about Theresa's book, Hello Autism: https://helloautismbook.com/Learn more about us and …
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In this special episode, Chris interviews Noah based on questions submitted by one of our listeners, Heidi. The questions are related to the book (and play) The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. We hope you enjoy the interview and insights provided by Noah!Learn more about us and the podcast at autisminthewild.com Follow us on Twitter:…
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Part 2:In this episode, Noah and Chris continue their conversation with Rebecca and Jacob, a mother and son duo. Rebecca is a wife and mom of two children ages 14 & 18. Her husband and 2 children are all on the autism spectrum. Jacob is a college student, studying 3D animation. In our conversation, Rebecca and Jacob talk about their family, their f…
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In this episode, Noah and Chris talk with Rebecca and Jacob, a mother and son duo. Rebecca is a wife and mom of two children ages 14 & 18. Her husband and 2 children are all on the autism spectrum. Jacob is a college student, studying 3D animation. In our conversation, Rebecca and Jacob talk about their family, their family dynamics, Jacob’s experi…
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Part 2: In this episode, we continue our conversation with Kendra, a UNI Theatre alumni, who now works with kids on the spectrum. We talk about her initial experiences with autism, and how her time at UNI changed her outlook on the world, especially with people on the spectrum.Learn more about us and the podcast at autisminthewild.com Follow us on …
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In this episode, we talk to Kendra, a UNI Theatre alumni, who now works with kids on the spectrum. We talk about her initial experiences with autism, and how her time at UNI changed her outlook on the world, especially with people on the spectrum.Learn more about us and the podcast at autisminthewild.com Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/autisminth…
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In this episode, we talk to Tony, a college student at the University of Maryland. Noah and Tony talk about their college experiences thus far, and how colleges can help people on the spectrum succeed. Learn more about us and the podcast at autisminthewild.com Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/autisminthewildMusic credit goes to Jahzzar.…
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#24 Sean Inderbitzen | Behavioral Health Therapist
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In this episode, Noah and Chris talk to Sean Inderblitzen, a mental health clinician from Wisconsin. Sean is one of the few mental health clinicians that lives with autism himself. Listen to find out why Sean became a mental health clinician to begin with, his personal experience with autism, and what exactly motivational interviewing is.Learn more…
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In this episode, Noah and Chris talk with Mark Fleming, founder and president of Equally Fit. Mark is an adult with autism and does personal training for people with autism. Listen to find out how Mark got started with personal training and what led him to start Equally Fit. You might also hear a cameo from Noah's brother, Isaac, and hear some fun …
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In this episode, Noah and Chris talk with Henry about some of the highlights of the summer. They discuss the origin of Isaac saying to everyone "You're a Goofball" and how that applies to time spent at the local pool.Learn more about us and the podcast at autisminthewild.com Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/autisminthewildMusic credit goes to Jahz…
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After a short break, we are back with a new episode. The reason for the break? Well, since our last episode Noah has graduated from high school!In this episode, Chris and Noah talk about graduation, some of Noah's experiences in high school, and peek at what's to come in the next chapter of his life.Learn more about us and the podcast at autisminth…
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In this episode Chris and Noah interview Sarah, founder and editor of the Autistic Rainbow Magazine. Sarah talks about the magazine and the inspiration behind the creation of the magazine. We talk about some experiences with school, learn about something called “The Autism Hour”, and learn about her family.You can check out the magazine here: https…
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#19 To Touch The Moon - A Play by Gretta Berghammer
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In this episode, our friend, Gretta Berghammer, makes a second appearance on the podcast. Noah and Chris talk to her about her new upcoming play called To Touch The Moon, which debuts in April at the University of Northern Iowa. The production, which combines drama and science, is focused on an experience where the audience is part of the productio…
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In this episode, Chris and Noah interview Anushka Paris-Carter and Andy Paris, writers and directors of the play, Uncommon Sense. This play, which premiered in January, 2017 at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa, showcases how individuals and families are affected by autism. In the interview we discuss some of the up…
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#17 An Interview With Joe - Uncle and Medical Professional
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In this episode Chris and Noah interview Joe, who is an uncle to Noah and Isaac. In his day job, Joe is an optometrist, specializing in vision therapy. Joe works with patients with all types of different abilities, including autism, to assess and help improve their vision.Joe shares some insights from his experiences in working with patients on the…
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#16 An Interview With Scott - Uncle and Professional Service Provider
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"Don't refer to a person as their diagnosis, refer to them as a person first." In this episode Chris and Noah interview Scott, who has a lot of experience with autism and people with disabilities. In his day job, Scott helps individuals with disabilities find meaningful employment by providing support and training for both employers and individuals…
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In this episode Chris and Noah interview researchers Taylor Kalmus and Natalie Pottschmidt from the SPARK for Autism program at the University of Iowa. Taylor and Natalie provide some background on SPARK and how they got involved in the program (Hint - one of them has a sibling with autism). They also provide some insights into the potential outcom…
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"We all have something to teach each other and we all have something to learn."In this episode Chris and Noah interview psychologist, Dr. Paul Conditt. Dr. Paul works with autistic people and their families to help them navigate the challenges and embrace the blessings of autism. In this episode, Dr. Paul shares some of his experiences working with…
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"Be open to adapting your playbook to help people on the struggle bus." In this episode Chris and Noah interview Angela Wittmer, junior high school counselor. Angela shares some of her experiences working with kids and families with autism (and special needs), offers some insights into her world as a school counselor, and shares some great advice f…
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"Connect with your kid. Build a relationship. Join in with what they like to do." In this episode Chris and Noah interview Carrie, mother of two children with special needs. Carrie shares some of her experiences raising two kids with different abilities, offers some insights into her world, and shares some advice for parents and teachers.Learn more…
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In this episode, Chris and Noah interview Dr. Kevin Droe, Associate Professor of Music in Music Education at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). Our family met Kevin through his wife, Shelley, who was Noah's music teacher in elementary school. In the interview we discuss the origins of Spectrum Project, how it has evolved over the past several y…
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#10 Interview with Kelli - Sibling, Caregiver, and Professional
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In this episode Chris and Noah interview Kelli, who has a lot of experience with autism. She is a sibling to a younger brother, Ben, who was diagnosed with autism when she was 13. She was also a caregiver to our guys for two summers. In addition to all of that, she worked with autistic kids as a behavioral specialist. Kelli offers some great insigh…
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"Everyone is doing the best they can with the tools they have". In this episode Chris and Noah interview Andrew Voss, a teacher at River Hills School in Cedar Falls. Andrew talks about his path into teaching in special education, shares some insights from his experience as a teacher, and tells a few fun "Isaac" stories. Be prepared to be educated a…
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"Give us a chance. If we have everything we need, we'll do a great job for you."In this episode Chris and Noah interview Mike Dierdorff, an autism advocate and adult with autism. Mike talks about his experience being an advocate for people with autism in the community and the workplace. Mike offers some great insights and tips that could apply to e…
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In this episode Chris and Noah interview Tyann (Wife and Mother) to get her answers to the same questions answered by Chris in episode 5. The discussion covers several topics, including the diagnosis, challenges as a parent, opportunities because of autism, and some fun stories as well. Tyann's Blog Post about Hy-Vee: http://tyannsheldonrouw.weebly…
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#6 A Conversation With Kaleb, Our Theater Friend
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In this episode, we talk with our friend, Kaleb. The discussion covers several topics, including challenges in school, Kaleb's experiences in theater, and some fun stories as well. Learn more about us and the podcast at - www.autisminthewild.com- twitter.com/autisminthewildMusic credit goes to Jahzzar.…
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In this episode, we switch it up a bit as Chris is interviewed by Noah and Henry. The discussion covers several topics, including the diagnosis, challenges as a parent, opportunities because of autism, and some fun stories as well. Learn more about us and the podcast at - www.autisminthewild.com- twitter.com/autisminthewildMusic credit goes to Jahz…
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#4 A Dramatic Interview with Gretta Berghammer
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In this episode, Chris and Noah interview Gretta Berghammer, a professor in the Department of Theatre at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). Our family met Gretta through our experiences with Sturgis Youth Theatre and Spectrum Theatre programs at UNI. In the interview we discuss the origins of Spectrum Theatre, how autism has changed Gretta's ap…
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In this episode Chris talks with Noah and special guest, Henry (Chris' youngest son), about their perspectives on being a sibling to someone with autism. In this episode they discuss challenges, opportunities, and a few funny stories about Isaac.Learn more about us and the podcast at - www.autisminthewild.com- twitter.com/autisminthewildFind Tyann'…
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"It makes you who you are, but it doesn't define who you are."In our second episode Chris and Noah continue their conversation on why they created this podcast and various topics about Noah and his life with autism.Learn more about us and the podcast at - www.autisminthewild.com- twitter.com/autisminthewildFind Tyann's blog at: - tyannsheldonrouw.w…
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In our first episode Chris and Noah talk about why they created this podcast and Chris will be interviewing Noah on various topics about his life with autism. Learn more about us and the podcast at - http://autisminthewild.com- https://twitter.com/autisminthewildFind Tyann's blog at: - http://tyannsheldonrouw.weebly.com/Music credit to Jahzzar.…
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