From The Ground Up: A Podcast about Autism, Faith, and Family
“It was not because of his sins or his parents’ sins,” Jesus answered. “This happened so the power of God could be seen in him.- John 9:3
Episode 1: My Child Was Diagnosed with Autism, Now What?!
Is autism a journey you never planned? Join us on our first episode as we explore the history and impact of autism. Discover how the condition affects the whole family and gain valuable guidance from a faith perspective and learn essential tips to help navigate the autism journey with your family.
Episode 2: My Child Has Autism, What Do I Do Now?
Join Scott and Megan this week as we discuss managing the overwhelming autism diagnosis and get a FREE checklist to navigate the first critical steps after diagnosis. They discuss navigating faith, marriage challenges, and prioritizing your marriage through an autism diagnosis.
Episode 3: Treatments For Autism. Which One Is Best?
This week, Megan discusses the best resources for families to evaluate effective treatment for their child with autism. Scott discusses the emotional responses from each parent perspective and how to work together as a couple to be aware and support one another. Visit Megan’s blogpost about effective treatments.
Episode 4: Insurance 101: How to Navigate Insurance for Autism
Join us as we begin our multi-part series as we dive into the basics of insurance and what families need to know as they begin their autism journey. Scott dives into finding God’s purpose and how God can be glorified through challenges of the autism diagnosis.
Episode 5: Insurance 201: Critical Information about Autism Insurance Coverage
This week, we tackle the topic of insurance coverage for autism head-on. Megan walks you through the most crucial inquiries and details to make in order to get the most out of your insurance coverage. Scott talks about how God's promise is still true in the midst of adversity, how to adapt and encourage your child as a family, and how to avoid getting caught up in misleading Christianity.
Megan Haupert, M. Ed., BCBA, LBA, Co-Host
Hey! I’m Megan I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and have been working in the field of autism for over 13 years. I have provided direct treatment to children in their homes and clinic settings as well as consulting services to public and charter schools. I have provided extensive trainings and have instructed at the university level. I also owned and operated my own Autism Clinic for 7 years. During this time I have had families tell me time and time again, "I just wish someone would tell me what to do." This podcast is inspired to do JUST that. It has been created with years of experience walking side by side with families as they navigate the autism journey.
My favorite part of what I do is investing in families and children to overcome obstacles and to change the trajectory of their lives. I LOVE nothing more than standing beside parents and cheering them on and sharing my knowledge and experience to EMPOWER them to advocate for their child.
I hope you find this podcast helpful and please share with others who you feel may benefit from this resource as well.
Scott Gaulden, Autism Father, Co-Host
Scott Gaulden is the father of a 21 year old autistic son named Colby. He and his smoking hot trophy wife Julie have been married for 37 years and have raised two daughters in addition to Colby.
Scott and Julie are active in their church ministering to families with special needs children and working with couples to strengthen their marriages.
Scott owns a flooring and remodeling business. His passions include Texas High School Football, Scuba diving and bands with horn sections.