Doug and Janan discuss some of the unique stressors that parenting a child with special needs brings into a marriage. All marriages are stressful, but if you are raising a child with specialized needs, hopefully this will be an encouragement to you.

Doug and Janan share their experiences both personally and professionally on the process of securing proper documentation to assist an adult child with special needs.

You will hear the different ways you can help someone with special needs, and the various types of documentation that can assist. Not everybody needs the same help, and not all types of documentation are equal.

From time to time, we have people ask us, "How can I help?",

In this episode, we try to answer that from three different perspectives

1. I don't know anybody who has special needs
2. I know someone, but I am not close (geographically or relationally)
3. I know somebody and I see them regularly

Stay tuned for some ideas of how you can make a difference in somebody's life.

Doug and Janan share their thoughts (and possibly too real emotions) related to graduation, and how this hits them a little bit differently due to some of the special needs involved.

Special guest, Tyler, joins us for this session as we get insights into his thoughts and emotions related to graduation, as well as his plans for the future.

In this episode, you will hear a good bit about ESE Transitions. You can find more information at https://esetransitions.ocps.net/.

Tyler previews his parents' new book, Artie Autism. Get your copy today wherever books are sold.

Amazon

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Walmart

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Barnes and Noble

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Doug and Janan discuss the guilt that can be present with parenting, and particularly parenting someone with special needs. Stay tuned to the end to learn how to release that guilt!

In this episode of Hodges’ Heroes, we are honored to have a special guest join us. This guest will share firsthand insights into the profound impact of autism and ADHD on the daily lives of individuals.