Before Your Child Turns 18: What Special Needs Parents Need to Do

Before Your Child Turns 18: What Special Needs Parents Need to Do

What happens when your child with a disability turns 18? A whole lot changes overnight—at least on paper. In this episode, Dr. Nate Noble sits down with financial planner Matt Stagner to talk through special needs planning before adulthood arrives. They cover guardianship, SSI, Medicaid, ABLE accounts, special needs trusts, wills, beneficiary designations, powers of attorney, and the documents families need in place before the legal landscape changes. They also talk about how to avoid the classic “we’ll deal with that later” trap. Because later has a funny way of showing up wearing a suit, carrying paperwork, and asking for documents nobody can find. Whether your child is 5, 15, or staring down their 18th birthday, this conversation will help you understand the next steps without making your head explode. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not legal, tax, or individualized financial advice. Planning rules and benefits vary by state, so work with a qualified special needs attorney and financial professional in your area. Topics discussed include: special needs financial planning, guardianship, SSI, Medicaid, ABLE accounts, special needs trusts, estate planning, beneficiary designations, letters of intent, and planning for adulthood. Follow us on YouTube @dr.natenoble Disclaimer: While I am a doctor...I am NOT your doctor. The medical information presented in this video is for your information only and is NOT meant to be used for diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information is not "patient education" because YOU and your loved ones are NOT my patients. Watching this video might make us YouTube friends but does NOT create any patient-physician relationship and should NOT be used as a substitute for talking your YOUR doctor. This information is NOT a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. I accept NO responsibility, and have NO liability for for any damages, loss, injury or liability suffered from your reliance on the information contained in this video. By watching this video you agree to the aforementioned terms and conditions stated above. Bottom line....this is a Podcast, not a doctor visit.

Stem Cells & Autism: Separating Hype from Reality

Stem cells kinda got the superhero treatment over the last decade. Promised to fix everything from bad knees to brain wiring. Big claims. Big hope. Big confusion. In this episode, we walk through stem cell therapy for autism without the hype machine running in the background. What’s real? What’s theoretical? What’s basically science fiction wearing a lab coat? We talk cord blood, bone marrow, and Wharton’s jelly (which, let’s be honest, sounds more like something at a fancy brunch than a medical therapy). We unpack why inflammation keeps showing up in these conversations… why stem cells don’t actually “turn into new brain cells”… and why some clinics overseas feel a bit like the crypto boom of medicine. Bottom line: interesting science, early signals, but still very much in the “slow down, cowboy” phase. If you’ve ever wondered whether stem cells are the next big breakthrough… or just really compelling storytelling… this will help you think clearly. Key topics • Types of stem cells studied in autism (cord blood, bone marrow, Wharton’s jelly) • How stem cells may influence inflammation and immune signaling • Invasive vs non-invasive procedures and potential risks • What the research actually shows (and what it doesn’t) • Marketing stories vs scientific evidence • Ethical concerns and international clinics • Where the research may be headed. Follow us on YouTube @dr.natenoble Disclaimer: While I am a doctor...I am NOT your doctor. The medical information presented in this video is for your information only and is NOT meant to be used for diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information is not "patient education" because YOU and your loved ones are NOT my patients. Watching this video might make us YouTube friends but does NOT create any patient-physician relationship and should NOT be used as a substitute for talking your YOUR doctor. This information is NOT a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. I accept NO responsibility, and have NO liability for for any damages, loss, injury or liability suffered from your reliance on the information contained in this video. By watching this video you agree to the aforementioned terms and conditions stated above. Bottom line....this is a Podcast, not a doctor visit.

Episode 4 - Parent Like a Pro Wrestler (THE FINISHING MOVE) - It's Time to WIN

If you’re struggling with your child’s challenging behavior and you’ve “done all the things”… the books, the scripts, the eye contact, the gentle parenting.....and you’re still getting drop-kicked by daily life—welcome. You’re in the right place. I’m Dr. Nate Noble (Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician + Clinical Geneticist), and this is The Dr. Noble Podcast—your internet guide to raising and caring for kids with neurodevelopmental differences and behavioral challenges. In the powerful conclusion to the 'Parent Like a Pro Wrestler' series, I reveal the ultimate strategies for managing behavioral difficulties. This video ditches theory for action, teaching you the 'finishing move' to effectively address the three primary functions of child behavior: escape, attention, and tangible gain. If you're a parent who feels like you've tried everything, I provide a pragmatic, no-nonsense framework to help you choose your battles, maintain control, and achieve consistent wins. #Parenting #ChildBehavior #Discipline #Autism #ADHD #BehaviorManagement #FunctionalAnalysis #PositiveParenting #DevelopmentalBehavioralPediatrics #DrNateNoble Disclaimer: While I am a doctor...I am NOT your doctor. The medical information presented in this video is for your information only and is NOT meant to be used for diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information is not "patient education" because YOU and your loved ones are NOT my patients. Watching this video might make us YouTube friends but does NOT create any patient-physician relationship and should NOT be used as a substitute for talking your YOUR doctor. This information is NOT a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. I accept NO responsibility, and have NO liability for for any damages, loss, injury or liability suffered from your reliance on the information contained in this video. By watching this video you agree to the aforementioned terms and conditions stated above. Bottom line....this is a Podcast, not a doctor visit.

Episode 3 - Parent Like a Pro Wrestler (THE MATCH) - Know What Your Actually Fighting

🎙 Episode Show Notes The Dr. Noble Podcast – “The Match” (Parent Like a Pro Wrestler, Part 3) If you’ve tried everything to fix your child’s behavior and nothing is working… this episode is for you. In Part 3 of Parent Like a Pro Wrestler, we finally step into the ring. But here’s the problem: Most parents are fighting the wrong opponent. 🥊 Big Idea Behavior doesn’t happen randomly. It serves a function. Before you try another consequence, you need to ask: Why is this happening? In this episode, I break down the three core functions of behavior: • Escape – “Get me out of this.” • Attention – “All eyes on me.” • Tangible – “I want that.” When you understand the function, you stop guessing. You stop pouring gasoline on the fire. And you start fighting the right battle. 🧠 Takeaway Don’t fight your child. Fight the function. Next week: the finishing moves — what to actually do. ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if this helped. “You cannot lose if you do not quit.” See you next week.

Episode 2 - Parent Like a Pro Wrestler (THE ENTRANCE) - What Are You Missing?

🎙 EPISODE SHOW NOTES The Dr. Noble Podcast – “The Entrance” (Parent Like a Pro Wrestler, Part 2) If you’ve tried everything to fix your child’s behavior and nothing seems to work… this episode is for you. In Part 2 of our “Parent Like a Pro Wrestler” series, we talk about The Entrance — the moment when you stop reacting to behavior and actually look closely at what you’re dealing with. Because before you fight the behavior, you need to know who’s in the ring. 🥊 BIG IDEA Behavior is often a symptom, not the real problem. In this episode, I walk through the four buckets that should be considered before jumping into discipline or behavior plans: 🪣 Developmental – Skill set matters more than age (autism, ADHD, learning and communication differences) 🪣 Environmental – Divorce, death, moves, trauma, and big life changes 🪣 Psychiatric – Anxiety, ADHD, ODD, mood and learning disorders 🪣 Medical – Constipation, sleep apnea, vision/hearing issues, iron or thyroid problems, seizures, and rare genetic conditions I also share a real story from fellowship where a child referred for “behavior” actually had a genetic condition — and how missing that would’ve sent everyone down the wrong path. 🧪 TESTING & MEDICAL WORKUPS We talk about: • When labs and imaging make sense • Why random testing usually doesn’t help • When genetics or neurology should be considered Translation: needles and MRIs rarely fix tantrums. 🧠 TAKEAWAY Before you fight behavior… Know what you’re fighting. Don’t wrestle the symptoms. Wrestle the source. 🎧 WHAT’S NEXT Next episode: we finally get in the ring and talk about what to actually do — the functions of behavior and why kids behave the way they do. 📣 IF THIS HELPED ⭐ Leave a 5-star review 📺 Find more at YouTube: drnatenoble 🌐 Learn more: drnatenoble.com “You cannot lose if you do not quit.” See you next week.