Helping Families Go Beyond Podcast
1) Redefining Potential: How Adventure For All Empowers Kids with Disabilities
In this episode of Helping Families Go Beyond, host Loryn Carpenter sits down with Chase Pettey, founder of the nonprofit Adventure For All. Chase shares the inspiring journey of building an organizat...Show More
2) How to Help Your Neurodivergent Child Thrive During the Holidays
In this special holiday edition of Helping Families Go Beyond the Podcast, host Loryn Carpenter sits down with Dr. Valerie Roth and Dawn Wisniewski to share practical, compassionate strategies for fam...Show More
3) From Pro Athlete to Advocate: Cade Hagan’s Mission for Sarasota Unified Sports
In this heartwarming episode of Helping Families Go Beyond, host Loryn Carpenter sits down with professional soccer player and community leader Cade Hagan to explore his latest initiative, Sarasota Un...Show More
From Pro Athlete to Advocate: Cade Hagan’s Mission for Sarasota Unified Sports
23:05 | Nov 3rd, 2025
4) Understanding Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations for Autism with Dr. Kerri Duncan
In this episode of Helping Families Go Beyond, host Loryn Carpenter welcomes Dr. Kerri Duncan, BCBA, with nearly 40 years of experience in special education, ABA therapy, and parent advocacy. Dr. Dunc...Show More
5) Autism Is a Gift: Jack Mills’ Journey with Beyond the Spectrum
In this episode of Helping Families Go Beyond, host Loryn Carpenter sits down with Jack Mills, a graduating senior with the Peabody Academy, to share his story, perspectives, and plans for the future....Show More
6) How Chris Angilella found his calling and created Chris and the Able Universe
In this episode of Helping Families Go Beyond, we talk with Chris Angilella from Chris and the Able Universe. Chris has autism and Asperger's and has developed his skills to write books, create illust...Show More
How Chris Angilella found his calling and created Chris and the Able Universe
52:43 | Aug 1st, 2025
7) Emergency Preparedness for Neurodivergent Children: Tips for Families and Schools
In this episode of Helping Families Go Beyond, host Lauren Carpenter speaks with Joshua Yirkovsky, 21-year Navy veteran and founder of Angel Force Foundation, about how families and schools can better...Show More
8) Preparing for Takeoff: Autism-Friendly Travel Tips for Families
Planning a family trip with a neurodivergent child can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Helping Families Go Beyond, we talk with Alan Day, co-founder of Autism Double Ch...Show More
9) Supporting Neurodiverse Students Through Gamified Learning and AI
Discover how gamification, emotional literacy, and AI are transforming education for neurodiverse learners in this insightful episode of Helping Families Go Beyond. Educator Ariana McDaniels shares re...Show More
10) Supporting Families on the Autism Journey: Key Insights with Dr. Kerri Duncan
Discover how Hart 4 Autism is making a difference in the lives of families seeking autism assessments and support. In this insightful episode of Helping Families Go Beyond, we sit down with Dr. Kerri ...Show More
Supporting Families on the Autism Journey: Key Insights with Dr. Kerri Duncan
40:25 | Apr 1st, 2025