The Polaris Connection Autism Parenting, Expert Insights & Proven Resources
Brad Broyles & Nathan PalmerThe Polaris Connection is the ultimate autism parenting podcast for families, caregivers, and professionals navigating the world of autism and special needs. Each episode shares real stories, expert insights, and practical strategies to support children with autism, strengthen family life, and connect with the broader autism community. From special education resources and behavioral tips to advoca... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 51 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyParentingEducation | |||
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This week’s episode of The Polaris Connection is a little different and incredibly special.
Our hosts, Brad Broyles and Nathan Palmer, were invited to join Norrine Russell on her podcast, Breaking Out of the Box. The conversation w... more
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In this special Father's Day episode, hosts Brad Broyles, Nathan Palmer, and guest Aaron Kaczmarek reflect on fatherhood, autism, family life, and the lessons they've learned as dads, educators, and advocates.
The episode begins wi... more
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This episode features Dr. Tara Williams, who shares invaluable insights into supporting autistic children through educational transitions. The discussion covers innovative approaches to integrating therapy into academics, the import... more
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How do you keep moving forward when life hands you challenges that seem impossible to carry?
In this heartfelt episode of The Polaris Connection, Brad and Nathan sit down with Amber Jackson, Instagrams @EnjoyingHolland, a mother of... more
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Our family is only 3 years since diagnosis of our daughter and the amount of information dumped on you is unreal. This podcast from the most amazing people at this school is just a small piece of what makes Polaris so unique. We love you all!
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United States6 months ago - I learned SO MUCH.
Ok this is such a needed resource. I’m so thankful for a place to go and gather information about this, and learn from all these experiences.
PDA!! That knowledge is gonna change many people who are struggling and haven’t been able to identify what is going on in their brains. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5MichelesJourneyUnited States7 months ago - A needed discussion found nowhere else.
Such an important topic that I have rarely heard talked about. Thanks for putting this together. Looking for to your next episodes.
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The episodes center on practical, family-facing strategies for raising autistic and neurodivergent children, from home environment design and sensory considerations to navigating services, education, and legal planning. Guests and topics span STEM-enabled learning, trauma-informed care, safety nets like DDD services, animal-assisted therapies, and estate planning for special needs families. A standout thread is the blend of hands-on, actionable approaches (e.g., adaptive lighting, sensory nooks, goal-setting for neurodivergent kids) with broader advocacy and resource navigation, all anchored by the two hosts who are deeply embedded in the Polaris community. This mix makes it likely to appeal to parents, educators, therapists, and advocates ... more
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