Captivate Podcasts

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Stress, Mental Health and Coping: Embracing community and finding understanding

We are proud to present this podcast, which is in direct support and collaboration with the Deming, New Mexico community. Lyn Wilson-King, our facilitator, and the panel, Dr. Ann Branscum; counselor and social worker, Dana Demos-Curtis; and education and outreach manager, Lisa Kalberg share in a discussion that focuses on managing priorities by weighing what is most important for you and your child. Trusting instincts and trusting yourself is key when moving forward with balance for a family living with autism spectrum disorder. This group of professionals give us permission to seek the simple yet effective ways of supporting ourselves […]

Things You Wish You Knew – a panel of Family Leaders, Advocates and Family Specialists with the Autism Programs

We are pleased to share this podcast, which is a being brought to you by the Autism Programs at the UNM Center for Development and Disability; it is funded by the New Mexico Department of Health and is committed to supporting autism communities all across New Mexico. Debbie Montana, our facilitator, and the panel, Jennifer Sanchez, Nicole Tenny and Lynette Torivio share a heartfelt discussion about their personal experiences and things they wish they knew when their children were diagnosed with autism. Listen to their compassionate discussion of shared memories when facing new challenges, which gives us a sense of […]