A Podcast about all things Special Needs. Connecting special needs families to each other through our personal stories, while shedding light on some of the unique, inspiring, sometimes challenging and often CHAOTIC struggles that our special needs community sometimes faces.
A Special Kind of Chaos
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41 episodes
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A Podcast about all things Special Needs. Connecting special needs families to each other through our personal stories, while shedding light on some of the unique, inspiring, sometimes challenging and often CHAOTIC struggles that our special needs community sometimes faces.
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Recent Episodes
March 12, 2026
S3 E9 Stacey ~ Finding Hope Through Emotional Dysregulation
<p>This episode we have Stacey a former teacher, who stepped away from her career, to support her son Nolan through significant behavioral and emotional challenges. Her journey showcases resilience, advocacy, and the transformative power of finding the right educational placement. She shares about </p><ul><li>Autism and ADHD diagnosis at age 5½</li></ul><ul><li>Traumatic femur break at age 2½ that may have triggered fight-or-flight responses</li></ul><ul><li>Severe emotional dysregulation beginning in kindergarten</li></ul><ul><li>Eloping (running away) behaviors at school</li></ul><ul><li>Aggressive behaviors toward staff and peers</li></ul><ul><li>Multiple school suspensions and placement changes</li></ul><ul><li>Recent trauma disorder diagnosis</li></ul><p>After 21/2 years of missed education due to behavioral struggles and multiple failed placements, they finally transferred to an Emotional Disability Classroom. They found a teacher and team who truly understand and love her child. Stacey and Nolan show us that hard work does pay off and to never lose hope.</p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH US!! LEAVE US A COMMENT ~ We love connecting with you!</p><p>WEB: www.specialkindofchaos.com</p><p>IG: @specialkindofchaos.pod</p><p>FB: @SpecialKindOfChaosPOD</p><p>TikTok: @specialkindofchaos</p><p>Through sharing our candid experiences we hope to bring awareness, share resources and services while ultimately lifting each other up as we navigate our special needs journey together.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
February 12, 2026
S3 E8 Debbi Davis ~ Special Care Services
<p>In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Debbi Davis, founder of Special Care Services and candidly discuss how she is building a better world sharing her medical expertise, innovative programs, and never taking no for an answer. Debbi shares her story about how one act of love grew into a comprehensive organization serving families throughout Solano County and beyond.</p><p>Debbi Davis is the founder, owner, and president of Special Care Services, a specialized agency serving individuals with developmental disabilities and special needs in Solano County and beyond. With a background as a NICU and pediatric nurse at UCSF and North Bay for many years, Debbi brings decades of medical expertise to her work.</p><p>She founded Special Care Services in 2016 to provide 24/7 supported living services for her nephew DeAngelo, a medically fragile foster child who aged out of the system at 18. What started as a mission to serve one has grown into a comprehensive agency offering:</p><ul><li>Enhanced Supported Living Services for medically fragile adults (24/7 care)</li></ul><ul><li>Intensive Behavioral Program</li></ul><ul><li>combining ABA therapy with personal assistant services for flexible, child-centered support</li></ul><ul><li>Infant Development Services for children 0-3 with developmental delays</li></ul><ul><li>Training and consultation for agencies, emergency rooms, and organizations on inclusion and autism sensitivity</li></ul><p>Debbi's passion for pediatric care was inspired by her late father, a pioneer in pediatric cardiology who "fixed baby's broken hearts." She continues his legacy by creating innovative, family-centered programs that fill critical gaps in the service system.</p><p>Debbi is also the co-founder of Special Care Angels, a nonprofit that funds services for families who can't access them through traditional means.</p><p><strong>WEBSITE</strong>: <a href="https://www.specialcareservices.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.specialcareservices.org/</a><br><br><br><a href="https://www.specialcareservices.org/ddncregister" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.specialcareservices.org/ddncregister</a></p><p><strong>Flutie 5k Walk/Run/Roll: </strong><a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/.../2026flutie5k.../event/vacaville/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://secure.qgiv.com/.../2026flutie5k.../event/vacaville/</a></p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH US!! LEAVE US A COMMENT ~ We love connecting with you!</p><p>WEB: www.specialkindofchaos.com</p><p>IG: @specialkindofchaos.pod</p><p>FB: @SpecialKindOfChaosPOD</p><p>TikTok: @specialkindofchaos</p><p>Through sharing our candid experiences we hope to bring awareness, share resources and services while ultimately lifting each other up as we navigate our special needs journey together.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
January 28, 2026
S3 E8 Betsy Hicks ~ From Chaos to Clarity
<p>In this powerful episode, we sit down with Betsy Hicks, a special needs mom with over 32 years of experience raising her son Joey, who has autism. Betsy shares her incredible journey from feeling defeated to becoming a passionate advocate and entrepreneur who creates real-world solutions for families like ours.</p><p><strong>We discuss so many incredible topics:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Spelling Breakthrough -</strong> How Joey learned to communicate at age 30 through Spelling to Communicate, revealing he'd understood everything all along—and now writes poetry</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Diet & Behavior Connection - </strong>How removing dairy and gluten transformed Joey's severe behaviors and why the gut-brain connection matters <a href="https://stan.store/BetsyOnTheGo" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://stan.store/BetsyOnTheGo</a></li></ul><ul><li><strong>The Be Kind Vest - </strong>The story behind Betsy's viral safety vest that stops public confrontations and the controversy around labeling <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/autismodyssey/?etsrc=sdt" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.etsy.com/shop/autismodyssey/?etsrc=sdt</a></li><li><strong>Creative Housing Solutions - </strong>How Joey now lives independently in his own apartment with a caregiver through Section 8 housing (and why this is a game-changer for families) <a href="https://partners4housing.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://partners4housing.com/</a></li></ul><p>Connect with Betsy Here: <a href="https://stan.store/BetsyOnTheGo" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://stan.store/BetsyOnTheGo</a></p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH US!! LEAVE US A COMMENT ~ We love connecting with you!</p><p>WEB: www.specialkindofchaos.com</p><p>IG: @specialkindofchaos.pod</p><p>FB: @SpecialKindOfChaosPOD </p><p>TikTok: @specialkindofchaos</p><p>Through sharing our candid experiences we hope to bring awareness, share resources and services while ultimately lifting each other up as we navigate our special needs journey together.</p><p><br><br></p><p><br></p>
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