E54: School Is Closed

E59: Glimmers, Round Two

We're sharing a fresh collection of glimmers—the small but meaningful moments that have brought us joy lately. These are the moments that remind us how much growth can happen over time. We're also reflecting on why we started this podcast in the first place: to give ourselves an outlet, to build community, and to be a source of comfort for other families walking a similar path. This episode is a reminder to notice the good moments when they come, reach out to the people around you, and make space for connection—in real life and beyond. Follow us on Instagram @beyondthelabel440 [https://www.instagram.com/beyondthelabel440/]. Email us at beyondthelabel24@gmail.com Thank you to our friend Tom Evanchuck for the use of his song, "Sunshine," as our theme music. Follow Tom on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Css3XQeAWWDvcqVwqiYA0?si=88yNMEBHQGqUcrESf39crA].  Thank you for being here!

E58: Two Milos

There are moments when Milo feels relaxed, familiar, and fully himself. And then there are moments when the world feels much harder for him—and for us—to navigate. In this episode, we talk about how different environments affect Milo, why his hardest moments are often the most visible to strangers, and what it feels like trying to build community while always staying one step ahead. We also share a recent update on some rising anxiety we’ve been seeing lately and how we’re navigating it with his care team. Follow us on Instagram @beyondthelabel440 [https://www.instagram.com/beyondthelabel440/]. Email us at beyondthelabel24@gmail.com Thank you to our friend Tom Evanchuck for the use of his song, "Sunshine," as our theme music. Follow Tom on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Css3XQeAWWDvcqVwqiYA0?si=88yNMEBHQGqUcrESf39crA].  Thank you for being here!

E57: On the Edge

Over the last few months, things with Milo have felt… good. Calm, even. But lately, old behaviors and triggers have started resurfacing, and we can feel our family entering another difficult cycle. In this episode, we share what it looks like when dysregulation returns to our home—the impact it has on all three kids, the impossible “space between” of parenting through it, and the uncertainty of never fully knowing what comes next. We also talk about the quiet resilience of siblings in an autism family. Follow us on Instagram @beyondthelabel440 [https://www.instagram.com/beyondthelabel440/]. Email us at beyondthelabel24@gmail.com Thank you to our friend Tom Evanchuck for the use of his song, "Sunshine," as our theme music. Follow Tom on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Css3XQeAWWDvcqVwqiYA0?si=88yNMEBHQGqUcrESf39crA].  Thank you for being here!

E56: The Space Between

In this episode, we talk about the complicated space between what Milo understands and what he doesn’t, and how difficult it can be to parent from that uncertainty. Follow us on Instagram @beyondthelabel440 [https://www.instagram.com/beyondthelabel440/]. Email us at beyondthelabel24@gmail.com Thank you to our friend Tom Evanchuck for the use of his song, "Sunshine," as our theme music. Follow Tom on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Css3XQeAWWDvcqVwqiYA0?si=88yNMEBHQGqUcrESf39crA].  Thank you for being here!

E55: Milo & ABA

We’re sharing our family’s experience with ABA — Applied Behavior Analysis — therapy over the last 3 years: what we knew about it going in, what surprised us about it, and how it has worked for Milo. If you’re looking for a formal overview of ABA and the research behind it, this isn’t it. But if you’re curious about one family’s real-life experience, we hope you’ll tune in. Topics discussed: ABA, ABA therapy, autism diagnosis, applied behavior analysis, special education, early intervention, neurodiversity, behavior intervention plan Follow us on Instagram @beyondthelabel440 [https://www.instagram.com/beyondthelabel440/]. Email us at beyondthelabel24@gmail.com Thank you to our friend Tom Evanchuck for the use of his song, "Sunshine," as our theme music. Follow Tom on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Css3XQeAWWDvcqVwqiYA0?si=88yNMEBHQGqUcrESf39crA].  Thank you for being here!