Navigating Adult Autism

12/22/2025

New Episode out today! Join us as we welcome back Eli Winfrey to discuss self care and parenting from a male perspective!

Podcast Episode · Navigating Adult Autism · 12/22/2025 · 58m

12/14/2025

December Autism Gossip Addendum

Saturday, December 20, Abilities First 2nd Annual Season of Giving Bash, 5:30-7:30pm at the White River Conference Center at Bass Pro / 600 W. Sunshine

Join us for for a night of music, dancing, drinks, and delicious appetizers— a celebration for everyone!

Cost: Free to Individuals and Community Providers , $25/ticket for General Public.
•Individuals we support are FREE including staff attend
•Please send Kristie a count of how many tickets are needed per agency/department

What to expect:
Local Band (Members Only), Appetizers, Cash Bar, Dancing, plus a Sensory area included! We will also have interpreters as well.

Attached is a QR code to let us know if anyone would need ear protection or other specialized sensory needs.

12/11/2025

12/11/2025

12/08/2025

In this episode, the moms welcome Angie Groven of Grow. Co, to discuss her career as an executive functioning support provider.

Season 3 Episode 7

Angie always imagined she would work in special education. That dream became a reality as she worked in public schools for several years, serving special education students. Through her work, Angie recognized a gap as students were transitioning out of school and into adulthood. She saw the need and took action by founding Grow. Co, where she provides tailored executive functioning support to individuals on the spectrum. In our discussion, Angie shares practical insights on executive function coaching to help you better understand and support your loved ones. Join us for this informative discussion! We are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to sharing this episode with you! Thank you for listening and connecting with us!

If you like our podcast, please share, review, and subscribe!

You can listen on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube,
and the last five episodes are on our website:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautism.com

Listen to this episode on Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-adult-autism/id1707799528

Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/43VNbJfLCHwXod0rsfVqFW

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/

Thanks for listening and being so supportive!
Sincerely - Mary, Elizabeth, Cynthia, Heather, Dawn, and Tara

12/08/2025

Dear friends,

Our co-host Heather needs our help. We are looking for this exact (in every way) VHS Veggies Tale tape. Our friend Everyday Adventures with Zachary has asked, for this for Christmas and we want to help his parents achieve this monumental task. The tape is vintage and rare, so we need your help in finding one. Thanks so much!

Does anyone happen to have any old VeggieTales VHS tapes tucked away? We’re on the hunt for one special title: “Larry-Boy! & the Fib from Outer Space!”

We’re looking for a specific reprint that has a round emblem in the bottom right corner that says “Classic VeggieTales Edition / New VHS Bonus Material” and “Now over 40 minutes of VeggieTales fun!”

Here’s what the front looks like ⬇️
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If you think you might have it, would you mind taking a quick look? We’d be happy to buy it from you. Zachary has had his heart set on this exact one and hasn’t let it go.

Thank you so much for taking a moment to check.

12/05/2025

We are growing and are looking for some help!

🎧 Intern for Navigating Adult Autism Podcast (Unpaid)
In-Person | Springfield / Ozark, Missouri Area

We are now accepting applications for an unpaid (for now) intern to support the Navigating Adult Autism Podcast, a show run by six moms sharing stories, resources, and insights about raising and supporting their adult children on the spectrum. The podcast also features interviews with key guests in the field of adult autism services.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students, aspiring media professionals, or siblings of someone with autism to gain hands-on experience, build a resume, and contribute creatively to a meaningful community project.

Intern Responsibilities (2-5 hours or less, weekly)
📱 Assist with social media content on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube
🎙 Support podcast production and behind-the-scenes tasks
🎛 Learn to operate the sound board as a backup for one of the co-hosts
💡 Contribute creative ideas to help expand our digital presence

What You’ll Gain:
✨ Hands-on experience in media and podcast production
✨ Resume- and portfolio-building opportunities
✨ Personalized training — no prior experience required
✨ Make a meaningful impact in the autism community
✨ Potential for paid opportunities in the future

Ideal Candidate:
✔ Creative, reliable, and enthusiastic
✔ Interested in media, communications, journalism, or marketing
✔ Able to work in person in the Springfield/Ozark area
✔ Especially welcoming for siblings of someone with autism

Send your resume to:
📩 Contact: [email protected]

12/01/2025

The December Autism Gossip is now live on our website: navigatingadultautism.com

Dawn compiles resources and news from around the area, providing a convenient calendar of events for parents and individuals with ASD in SW Missouri.

View the calendar here:
https://navigatingadultautism.com/autism-news/f/december-2025---autism-calendar

If you have December events, please send them to Dawn @ [email protected]
Subject line: December (or January) Autism Gossip

11/29/2025

11/24/2025

We have a new episode out today!
Season 3 Episode 6

In this episode, the moms are so grateful to welcome Carrie Cariello!

Carrie is a wife, mother to 5, blogger, and a New York Times bestselling author. Through her writing, she shares her family’s journey through life with her son Jack, who is on the autism spectrum. Carrie’s writing is vulnerable and insightful, and it has helped moms like us build connection in a world that is so often complicated and misunderstood. This conversation with Carrie was so meaningful to us. Connection is built by sharing our experiences, and that certainly happened while recording this episode.

We are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to sharing this episode with you! Thank you for listening in and connecting with us!

You can learn more about Carrie Cariello at:
www.whatcolorismonday.com
Facebook at Carrie Cariello

If you like our podcast, please share, review, and subscribe!
You can listen on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube,
and the last five episodes are on our website:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautism.com

Listen to this episode on Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-adult-autism/id1707799528
Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/43VNbJfLCHwXod0rsfVqFW
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/

Thanks for listening and being so supportive!
Sincerely - Mary, Elizabeth, Cynthia, Heather, Dawn, and Tara

11/10/2025

We have a new episode out today! So excited about having Dr. Grant with us!

Play Therapy and Empowerment: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Jason Grant

In this episode, the moms welcome back Dr. Robert Jason Grant, EdD, owner and founder of AutPlay Therapy Clinic. Dr. Grant, a Licensed Counselor, Play Therapist, Neurodivergent Advocate, Author, Trainer, and Consultant, shares his invaluable insights on a diverse range of topics, from play therapy to ways we can build self-empowerment in our children with ASD. His extensive experience in serving the autism community for over two decades adds significant value to the discussion.

We are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to sharing this enlightening episode with you! Thank you for listening in and connecting with us!

To learn more about Dr. Grant's work, please visit the AutPlay website:
https://autplaytherapy.com

If you like our podcast, please share, review, and subscribe!
You can listen on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube
and the last five episodes are on our website:
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautism.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-adult-autism/id1707799528
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43VNbJfLCHwXod0rsfVqFW?si=18743d595ffe41ce
Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

Thanks for listening and being so supportive!
Sincerely - Mary, Elizabeth, Cynthia, Heather, Dawn, and Tara

11/10/2025

The Springfield Business Journal features a story about Imagine Technical Institute on page 3 of this week’s issue (November 10-16).

Employee says the demonstration, part of a nationwide movement, is intended to bring Starbucks back to the bargaining table, while a company spokesperson says Workers United represents a small portion of its workforce.