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The Waiting RoomNothing About Us Without UsThis episode of Meet the Need’s podcast The Waiting Room covers the importance of the phrase “nothing about us without us” through stories of lived experiences from host Kenneth Kelty and guests Cheryl Powell and Dr. Charlrean Mapson. Starting with its new catchphrase, “sharing true stories while we wait,” Kenneth first talks about the registry of unmet needs, noting that there are over 15,000 individuals in North Carolina waiting to receive intellectual and developmental disability support services. Mara Waldruff, the show’s new producer, introduces herself and talks about her role in providing more in-depth information...2024-04-2931 min
Let's Talk Autism with Dr. C...Episode 8 - The JournalIn this final episode in season 1 of "Let's Talk Autism with Dr. C," Dr. C talks about living with Autism during a pandemic. Tune in to this episode, and look for season 2 in 2022...2021-12-1119 minLet's Talk Autism with Dr. C...Episode 7 - The SocializationDr. C talks about a few techniques which may be utilized to assist those with ASD and foster socialization. She believes that socialization ultimately leads to inclusion in many aspects of the ASD person’s life. She believes this socialization in communities is as important as socialization in churches and schools. Tune in...2021-12-1016 minLet's Talk Autism with Dr. C...Episode 6 - The SchoolIn this episode, Dr. C talks about some of the struggles as an ASD parent with local schools and their "exclusion" of her son. She recounts her son's struggle to adjust when they moved from one city (and ultimately school system) to another. She reminds her audience that it is the role of the school administrator and ultimately, principal, to ensure that the ASD child is included in the school environment. 2021-12-0318 minLet's Talk Autism with Dr. C...Episode 5 - The Pastor-ParentIn this episode, Dr. C discusses her approach to ASD as a parent and a pastor. She discusses the 10 Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm. From her own experiences, she also shares 10 tips for pastors who wish to begin an ASD ministry at their churches. If you want further information or wish to dialogue with her about her efforts, contact her at CharlreanM@Alumni.Duke.edu.2021-11-1018 minLet's Talk Autism with Dr. C...Episode 4 - The ChurchIn this episode Dr. C talks about her experiences as a pastor-parent of an ASD child. She recounts stories of other parents as well as her own and shares an interesting response to her son at one of her pastoral charges...tune in...2021-10-2725 minLet's Talk Autism with Dr. C...Episode 3 - The BibleIn this episode Dr. C talks about her search of the Scriptures to gain a biblical response to Autism. She compares her ASD son's adolescent-related outbursts to those of the "demon-possessed" boy in Mark 9:14-29. She speaks of society's misconception (or mis-diagnosis) of the ASD outbursts and those of the "demon-possessed" boy in the passage. In this episode, she also reveals her biggest fear...tune in...2021-10-2221 minLet's Talk Autism with Dr. C...Episode 2 - The HistoryDr. C does a "background check" on Autism. She identifies three key players in the history of Autism - Leo Kanner, Hans Asperger and Temple Grandin. Freudian psychology theorized that poor parenting was considered the leading cause for “Autism” in children, with most of the blame being placed on “frigid” mothers who were accused of rejecting their children...let that sink in...2021-10-1419 min
Let's Talk Autism with Dr. C...Episode 1 - The IntroductionDr. Charlrean Batten Mapson (aka Dr. C) introduces her podcast. An ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) parent and pastor, Dr. C is living with Autism. Utilizing personal stories (of successes and sometimes failures), ASD parent interviews and research, her podcast will offer suggestions for inclusion and enlighten the areas where there tends to be exclusion.
Her primary focus is the church and how church leaders may become involved in the lives of ASD parishioners to enhance inclusion in not only the church, but the school and the community as well.
Where entities such as schools, communities and...2021-10-1109 min