The Truth About Non-Speaking Autism: What We’ve Been Getting Wrong
What if the child you thought couldn’t understand you had been listening all along? In this powerful episode of Conquering…
From Diagnosis to the Cage: A Down Syndrome Story You’ve Never Heard
What if everything the world told you about disability was wrong? In this powerful episode, Mitch Holeve shares the raw…
Adoption, Disability, and the Truth No One Talks About
What if the very thing you feared most became the source of your deepest joy? In this raw and unfiltered…
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The Truth About Non-Speaking Autism: What We’ve Been Getting Wrong
What if the child you thought couldn’t understand you had been listening all along? In this powerful episode of Conquering…
From Diagnosis to the Cage: A Down Syndrome Story You’ve Never Heard
What if everything the world told you about disability was wrong? In this powerful episode, Mitch Holeve shares the raw…
Adoption, Disability, and the Truth No One Talks About
What if the very thing you feared most became the source of your deepest joy? In this raw and unfiltered…
About the Host
Brady Murray, a proud dad to two sons who have Down syndrome, knows firsthand just how easy it is to become a clownfish parent. Inspired by Marlin, the anxious and overprotective father of Nemo in the Pixar animated film Finding Nemo, Conquering Your Clownfish is a fun and inspiring podcast that dives into the uplifting stories of parents and caretakers who have committed their lives to transforming disabilities into special abilities.
Executive Functioning Supports for Summer: Apps, Visual Schedules, and Routine Tools for ADHD, Autism, and Developmental Disabilities
Summer can disrupt routines for individuals with ADHD, autism, and developmental disabilities. Discover executive functioning tools, apps, and strategies that build structure, independence, and confidence.
Finding Summer Camps and Programs for Individuals with IDD, Autism, and Developmental Disabilities
Summer can be a meaningful season for growth and connection for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), autism, and other developmental disabilities but finding the right program often takes early planning and the right questions. This blog walks families through practical steps for identifying supportive summer camps and programs, including how to evaluate staff training, explore 1:1 support options, understand funding resources like Medicaid waivers, and tap into local networks such as parent groups and disability organizations. With thoughtful preparation, families can find programs that align with their loved one’s needs, interests, and support level, helping make summer both safe and enriching.
When Mental Health and Developmental Disability Overlap
Mental health challenges can look different in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn how to recognize concerns early, navigate barriers to care, and find support for both your loved one and yourself as a caregiver.