Autism Unplugged

Jamie joins instructors Rebecca Berslem and Jake Nice to talk about the interactive aspects of their work with neurodivergent kids using improv, life skills, crafting, and languages.  For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website, or find them on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about its job training program, and how it supports AAA, you can visit the A3 website or Facebook page. Brought to you by Wicked Apple Media: Host: Jamie Wheeler Producers: Sam Damask, Gini Mascorro, Jenny McGee, and Natalie Somers Executive Producers: Joe Groves, Robyn Prather, Andrew Hood, and Michael Froseth Sound Engineer: Sam Damask Theme Song: Sam Damask

Click here to donate to the GoFundMe for Jamie Wheeler's medical expenses. "Susan" is an anonymous educator and speech pathologist who's worked in the public school system for 25 years. Here she talks with Jamie and Lisa about Individual Education Plans (IEPs), the process of evaluations, what parents can and cannot ask for, the role of paraprofessionals, and helicopter parenting.  For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA), you can visit the website, or find them on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about its job training program, and how it supports AAA, you can visit the A3 website or Facebook page. Brought to you by Wicked Apple Media: Host: Jamie Wheeler Co-Host: Lisa Christian Producers: Sam Damask, Gini Mascorro, Jenny McGee and Natalie Somers Executive Producers: Joe Groves, Robyn Prather, Andrew Hood and Michael Froseth Sound Engineer: Sam Damask Theme Song: Sam Damask

An honest look at the daily challenges and triumphs of adults with Autism. For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website, or find them on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about its job training program, and how it supports AAA you can visit the A3 website or Facebook page. Brought to you by Wicked Apple Media: Host: Jamie Wheeler Producers: Sam Damask, Gini Mascorro, Jenny McGee, and Natalie Somer Executive Producers: Joe Groves, Marla Watson Sound Engineer: Sam Damask Theme Song: Sam Damask

Visit the main WeBUILT website here to learn more about their various locations, including Dallas-Fort Worth. For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website, or find them on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about its job training program, and how it supports AAA you can visit the A3 website or Facebook page. Brought to you by Wicked Apple Media: Host: Jamie Wheeler Producers: Sam Damask, Gini Mascorro, Jenny McGee, and Natalie Somers Executive Producers: Joe Groves, Marla Watson Sound Engineer: Sam Damask Theme Song: Sam Damask

Food issues for people on the spectrum: coping mechanisms and strategies for working with the facets of placement, taste, and texture sensitivity. Also, Jamie talks about AAA’s life skills cooking class and unveils her plans for the Beige Cafe Cookbook. For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website, or find them on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about it's job training program, and how it supports AAA you can visit the A3 website or Facebook page. Brought to you by Wicked Apple Media: Host: Jamie Wheeler Co Host: Lisa Christian Producers: Sam Damask, Gini Mascorro, Jenny McGee, and Natalie Somers Executive Producers: Joe Groves, Marla Watson Sound Engineer: Sam Damask Theme Song: Sam Damask

Mike Christian, owner and founder of From The Future Virtual Reality and Christopher Brown from Bright Mosaic explore the uses of virtual reality for people on the spectrum. Learn more about From The Future Virtual Reality here. To learn more about Bright Mosaic Autism Therapy Centers, click on their website. Find out more about Bright Future here. For more information on the Learning Times game Second Life, click here. Listen to the NPR interview with Owen Susskind here. For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website, or find them on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about its job training program and how it supports AAA, visit the A3 website or Facebook page. Brought to you by Wicked Apple Media: Host: Jamie Wheeler Co Host: Laura Likes Producers: Sam Damask, Gini Mascorro, Jenny McGee, Natalie Somers Executive Producers: Joe Groves, Marla Watson Sound Engineer: Sam Damask Theme Song: Sam Damask

How experienced moms handle mountains of paperwork dealing with a system rarely set up to actually help. For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website, or find them on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about it's job training program, and how it supports AAA you can visit the A3 website or Facebook page. Brought to you by Wicked Apple Media: Host: Jamie Wheeler Producers: Sam Damask, Gini Mascorro, and Jenny McGee Executive Producers: Joe Groves, Marla Watson Sound Engineer: Sam Damask Theme Song: Sam Damask

How experienced moms would handle sensory issues, the pros and cons of labeling, navigating endless paperwork, and dealing with the medical profession if they had it to do over again. For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website, or find them on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about it's job training program, and how it supports AAA you can visit the A3 website or Facebook page. Brought to you by Wicked Apple Media: Host: Jamie Wheeler Producers: Sam Damask, Gini Mascorro, and Jenny McGee Executive Producers: Joe Groves, Marla Watson Sound Engineer: Sam Damask Theme Song: Sam Damask

Guest Kyle Gabhart, author and financial planner, provides essential advice on financial strategies for parents of children with special needs transitioning into adulthood. Kyle shares details on some lesser-known financial tools like ABLE accounts, and discuss the pros and cons of various approaches. If you would like to connect with Kyle and learn more about the services offered by Bluegrass Legacy Group you can visit LinkedIn, Facebook, or the Bluegrass Legacy Group website. You can check out Kyle's book, Legends Don't Retire, and download a free "work optional" starter kit at legendsdontretire.com. For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website, or find them on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about its job training program and how it supports AAA, visit the A3 website or Facebook page. Brought to you by Wicked Apple Media: Host: Jamie Wheeler Co Host: Lisa Christian Guest: Kyle Gabhart Producers: Sam Damask, Gini Mascorro, and Jenny McGee Executive Producers: Joe Groves, Marla Watson Sound Engineer: Sam Damask Theme Song: Sam Damask

Part 2 of the conversation with AUsome Moms founder Kelly Andrus, whose DFW non-profit assists mothers with children on the autism spectrum. This episode offers insight on on how mothers and their adult children with autism can navigate finances, insurance, and the working world. For more information on the AUsome Moms community, visit their website: www.ausomemoms.org. For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website, or find them on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about its job training program and how it supports AAA, visit the A3 website or Facebook page. Brought to you by Wicked Apple Media: Host: Jamie Wheeler Co Host: Lisa Christian Guest: Kelly Andrus Producers: Sam Damask, Gini Mascorro, and Jenny McGee Executive Producers: Joe Groves, Marla Watson Sound Engineer: Sam Damask Theme Song: Sam Damask

Kelly Andrus, founding member of the AUsome Moms group, poses questions from mothers who want to know what to expect as their autistic children reach adulthood. For more information on the AUsome Moms community, visit their website: www.ausomemoms.org. For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website, or find them on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about its job training program and how it supports AAA, visit the A3 website or Facebook page. Show Topic Links: Center for Permanent Housing Housing Cost Statistics Medicaid Waiver for Children with Disabilities (14 year + wait time) Brought to you by Wicked Apple Media: Host: Jamie Wheeler Co Host: Lisa Christian Guest: Kelly Andrus Producers: Sam Damask, Gini Mascorro, and Jenny McGee Executive Producers: Joe Groves, Marla Watson Sound Engineer: Sam Damask Theme Song: Sam Damask

Host Jamie Wheeler and her panel of moms share the stimming and obsessions that their children have taken with them into adulthood, how that affects their interactions as adults, and how to use obsessions as an opportunity to connect. For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website, or find them on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about it's job training program, and how it supports AAA you can visit the A3 website or Facebook page. Brought to you by Wicked Apple Media: Producers: Sam Damask, Gini Mascorro, Jenny McGee Executive Producers: Joe Groves, Marla Watson Music By: Sam Damask Hosted by: Jamie Wheeler Co Host: Lisa Christian Panelists: Brenda Burt Laura McDaniel

Host Jamie Wheeler and her guests share diagnosis stories, and discuss pity vs. empathy, and autism awareness vs. acceptance. For more information about Austen's Autistic Adventures (AAA) you can visit the website, or find them on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. To browse masterpieces at A3 Resale and Gallery, learn more about it's job training program, and how it supports AAA you can visit the A3 website or Facebook page. Brought to you by Wicked Apple Media: Producers: Sam Damask, Gini Mascorro, Jenny McGee Executive Producers: Joe Groves, Marla Watson Music By: Sam Damask Hosted by: Jamie Wheeler Co Host: Lisa Christian Panelists: Brenda Burt Laura McDaniel

A warm welcome.