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A Personal and Professional Perspective with Beyond the Spectrum’s Executive Director Lora Carpenter
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In this episode, we are speaking with Lora Carpenter, Executive Director of Beyond the Spectrum. Lora provides her perspective on being a parent of a special needs child, information she wishes she knew before, and how she uses her experience as a parent to inform her work as the Executive Director.
Takeaways:
10:12 - Don't panic, development does not stop at a young age.
11:53 - Celebrate the small things, Success looks different for every student
12:59 - Everything won’t always be perfect, and that’s okay
23:46 - No two individuals with Autism are the same
Timestamps:
00:00 - Lora Carpenter, Executive Director and Parent
03:30 - How have resources and interventions changed over time?
08:05 - What would you tell your past self with the information you have now?
12:45 - What misconceptions should families be aware of?
16:16 - What should someone consider when deciding a school for their student?
18:20 - What has been the most fulfilling project for you?
22:35 - What advice would you give to parents and caregivers?
25:00 - What advice would you give to families with neurotypical siblings?
29:50 - Closing advice
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