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Thriving with a Severely Autistic Child: Finding Real Support Groups

Thriving with a Severely Autistic Child: Finding Real Support Groups

Update: 2025-06-19
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In this episode of Autism Labs, Mike Carr shares his journey raising a profoundly autistic, nonverbal son with complex needs. Lacking support, he and his wife founded John13.org, a nonprofit in Austin offering inclusive programs for adults with severe autism. Their summer program and respite care focus on joy, structure, and community integration, showing how thoughtful planning and support can help families thrive.

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Thriving with a Severely Autistic Child: Finding Real Support Groups

Thriving with a Severely Autistic Child: Finding Real Support Groups

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