Doug and Janan discuss some of the unique stressors that parenting a child with special needs brings into a marriage. All marriages are stressful, but if you are raising a child with specialized needs, hopefully this will be an encouragement to you.
15 Jul 2026
Documents Needed to Help Adults with Special Needs
Doug and Janan share their experiences both personally and professionally on the process of securing proper documentation to assist an adult child with special needs. You will hear the different ways you can help someone with special needs, and the various types of documentation that can assist. Not everybody needs the same help, and not all types of documentation are equal.
10 May 2026
How Do I Help
From time to time, we have people ask us, "How can I help?", In this episode, we try to answer that from three different perspectives I don't know anybody who has special needsI know someone, but I am not close (geographically or relationally)I know somebody and I see them regularlyStay tuned for some ideas of how you can make a difference in somebody's life.
26 Apr 2026
Parents' Perspective on Graduation
Doug and Janan share their thoughts (and possibly too real emotions) related to graduation, and how this hits them a little bit differently due to some of the special needs involved.
26 Apr 2026
Graduation
Special guest, Tyler, joins us for this session as we get insights into his thoughts and emotions related to graduation, as well as his plans for the future. In this episode, you will hear a good bit about ESE Transitions. You can find more information at https://esetransitions.ocps.net/.
8 Feb 2026
Tyler Reads Artie Autism
Tyler previews his parents' new book, Artie Autism. Get your copy today wherever books are sold. Amazon https://a.co/d/46YUW9P Walmart https://www.walmart.com/ip/18947661426?sid=acac8b2b-947f-4fa3-811c-50e3e1065b6b Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/artie-autism-douglas-hodges/1148970666?ean=9798986667423
28 Jan 2026
Guilt
Doug and Janan discuss the guilt that can be present with parenting, and particularly parenting someone with special needs. Stay tuned to the end to learn how to release that guilt!
18 Jan 2026
Tyler Truths
In this episode of Hodges’ Heroes, we are honored to have a special guest join us. This guest will share firsthand insights into the profound impact of autism and ADHD on the daily lives of individuals.
11 Jan 2026
Bluntness
Sometimes those with Special Needs just tell it like it is. It can be hard to hear or it can be very humorous. Listen to Doug and Janan share from their experiences.
3 Jan 2026
Most Difficult Things with Special Needs Parenting
Doug and Janan discuss there most difficult challenges related to special needs parenting. They also share some of there most meaningful days.
12 Oct 2025
Death and Disease
In this episode, we attempt to tackle the very deep subject of death and dying, and how to communicate this to somebody with special needs.
6 Oct 2025
Theme Parks
In this episode we discuss accessibility options for those with developmental delays. Here are a few of the websites we mentioned. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/disability-access-service/ https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/plan-your-visit/accessibility-information#cognitive-disabilities https://www.accessibilitycard.org/
14 Sept 2025
Stimulation
In this episode we discuss stimulation and stimming behaviors and how we have had to learn how to adjust to it.
7 Sept 2025
Special Olympics
In this episode we discuss the Special Olympics program and how it has impacted us.
7 Sept 2025
Doctors and Teachers
Parents of a special needs child discuss how to navigate school and medical systems to get services for their kid.
7 Sept 2025
Respite
Learn the importance of taking time to care for yourself while you are caring for others. https://chadd.org/affiliate-locator/ https://centerforautism.com https://hodgesheroes.com
7 Sept 2025
Something is up
Learn from parents of a kid with special needs as they talk about the journey of discovering that something might be up with their kid.
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