Welcome to another insightful episode of "The Autism Dad" podcast. In this episode, Rob Gorski, your host, sits down with Kevin Miller, an autism dad and the Executive Director of Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), a state agency dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment.
In This Episode, You'll Discover:
- Kevin's Personal Journey: Kevin shares his personal story as an autism dad, discussing the challenges and revelations he and his family faced from early diagnosis to adulthood.
- Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD): Kevin provides an in-depth look at OOD, detailing how the agency supports individuals with disabilities across Ohio, helping them achieve independence through employment.
- The Power of Employment: Discover how Rob's son, Gavin, benefited from OOD's programs, gaining not just a job but a sense of purpose and autonomy.
- Navigating the Transition to Adulthood: Kevin and Rob discuss the often-daunting transition to adulthood for young people with autism and how programs like OOD can provide crucial support.
- Resources and Advice for Parents: Kevin offers resources and advice for parents navigating the journey of raising children with disabilities, emphasizing the importance of fostering independence and finding purpose.
- A Father's Perspective: Both Kevin and Rob share their experiences and insights as fathers of autistic children, offering a candid look at the challenges, joys, and personal growth that comes with their unique parenting roles.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities: Explore the services and support offered by OOD by visiting OODWorks.com or calling 800-282-4536.
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Special Thanks:
A heartfelt thank you to Kevin Miller for sharing his story and expertise. His insights into the world of disabilities and the power of employment have the potential to change lives.
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Why Does My Kid Have Meltdowns After School? (feat. Rob Gorski) S5E21
Apologies To My Autistic Friends (feat. Rob Gorski) S5E20
Understanding meltdowns in less than 10 minutes (S5E19)
Raising Twin Autistic Daughters (feat. Jacqueline Carrillo) S5E18
Accepting the Diagnosis (feat. Dennis Procopio) S5E17
What is an IEP? (feat. Shelley Kenow) S5E16
Singer/Songwriter & Autistic Advocate (feat Cory Singer) S5E15
Parents Discuss Regressive Autism and ABA Therapy (feat. Eileen Lamb) S5E14
Kate Swenson: Autism, Parenting, Hope, and Healing (S5E13)
When your child needs acute residential care (feat Mike Rowley) S5E12
Tips for traveling with your autistic kids (feat. Dawn M. Barclay) S5E11
My Conversation with Temple Grandin (feat. Dr. Temple Grandin) S5E10
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Avoiding Parental Burnout (feat. Dr. Searcy-Pate) S5E9
Autistic Voices (feat. Sam Mitchell of Autism Rocks and Rolls) S5E8
Listening to Autistic Adults (feat. Dennis Procopio) pt1 S5E7
Parenting with Purpose (feat. Mitch Leppicello, LICSW) S5E6
How BrainyAct improves quality of life for autistic kids (feat. Dolly Lowery) S5E5
Tyson's Run (feat Actor Major Dodson and Writer/Director Kim Bass) S5E4
Tracto is a free app that helps parents better support their autistic kids (feat Augmental Technologies) S5E3
The Parent-Led Approach to ABA Therapy (feat. Amy Schroeder) S5E2
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