Hodges Heroes Sun, 10 May 2026 19:15:44 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520224 en-us © 2026 Hodges Heroes yes edaee0e4-c0f7-5900-aabb-001c2ff2f74c Douglas and Janan episodic false Making the Most of our Mess. Parents of a special needs child discuss setbacks and success along the journey. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Douglas and Janan https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1pr5l36za38p4rwyvta6pybi663w?.jpg Hodges Heroes How Do I Help 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

  1. I don't know anybody who has special needs
  2. I know someone, but I am not close (geographically or relationally)
  3. I know somebody and I see them regularly

Stay tuned for some ideas of how you can make a difference in somebody's life.

]]> 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

  1. I don't know anybody who has special needs
  2. I know someone, but I am not close (geographically or relationally)
  3. I know somebody and I see them regularly

Stay tuned for some ideas of how you can make a difference in somebody's life.

]]> Douglas and Janan Buzzsprout-19154289 Sun, 10 May 2026 19:00:00 -0400 545 15 full false Parents' Perspective on Graduation 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.  

]]> 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.  

]]> Douglas and Janan Buzzsprout-19076436 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 750 14 full false Graduation 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/. 

]]> 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/. 

]]> Douglas and Janan Buzzsprout-19076347 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 192 13 full false Tyler Reads Artie Autism 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


]]> 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


]]> Douglas and Janan Buzzsprout-18645435 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0500 90 12 full false Guilt 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Douglas and Janan Buzzsprout-18581665 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0500 878 11 full false Tyler Truths 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.  

]]> 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.  

]]> Douglas and Janan Buzzsprout-18489832 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 332 10 full false Bluntness 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Douglas and Janan Buzzsprout-18452600 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 448 9 full false Most Difficult Things with Special Needs Parenting 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.

]]> Doug and Janan discuss there most difficult challenges related to special needs parenting.  They also share some of there most meaningful days.

]]> Douglas and Janan Buzzsprout-18447483 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500 948 8 full false Death and Disease 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Douglas and Janan Buzzsprout-17971309 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1173 full false Theme Parks 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/

]]> 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/

]]> Douglas and Janan Buzzsprout-17961031 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 21:00:00 -0400 1552 full false Stimulation Stimulation In this episode we discuss stimulation and stimming behaviors and how we have had to learn how to adjust to it.

]]> In this episode we discuss stimulation and stimming behaviors and how we have had to learn how to adjust to it.

]]> Douglas and Janan Buzzsprout-17839416 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 23:00:00 -0400 1755 5 full false Special Olympics Special Olympics In this episode we discuss the Special Olympics program and how it has impacted us.

]]> In this episode we discuss the Special Olympics program and how it has impacted us.

]]> Douglas and Janan Buzzsprout-17804402 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0400 560 4 full false Respite 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

]]> 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

]]> Douglas and Janan Buzzsprout-17804394 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0400 1208 3 full false Doctors and Teachers Doctors and Teachers Parents of a special needs child discuss how to navigate school and medical systems to get services for their kid.

]]> Parents of a special needs child discuss how to navigate school and medical systems to get services for their kid.

]]> Douglas and Janan Buzzsprout-17804388 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0400 1506 2 full false Something is up 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Douglas and Janan Buzzsprout-17804379 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0400 840 1 full false