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FraserCast is a place where we discuss how our community can create a more inclusive and equitable world where people of all abilities. Our community includes individuals who have varying physical, emotional and diverse needs, and Fraser is here to help. Hosted by Dave Fettig, senior editor and writer at the University of Chicago, former vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, and award-winning journalist. FraserCast is a podcast of Fraser, Minnesota's largest and most experienced provider of autism and early childhood mental health services. Visit us at www.fraser.org to learn more about us!
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Feb 18, 2020
Feb 18, 2020
11 min
What are the crucial laws, rights, and support groups that parents should know about for their children with special needs? How can parents become better advocates for their children as their needs grow and change, and where can they go for extra help? This week on FraserCast, Lindsey Brune, Fraser Director of Care Coordination, walks us through various laws and support networks that can help parents and community members become better advocates for children with special needs.
This episode was sponsored by Forest Lake Auto Group. Thanks for supporting FraserCast!

Feb 4, 2020
Feb 4, 2020
19 min
Many parents who have children with special needs may have concerns about how their kids will transition from high school to college and the workforce. Chris Bentley, director of Fraser's Career Planning and Employment program, talks about what resources such as job coaches, college accessibility offices, and classroom or workplace accommodations that can greatly benefit teens and young adults who are getting started with their career.
This episode was sponsored by Forest Lake Auto Group. Thanks for supporting FraserCast!

Jan 21, 2020
Jan 21, 2020
14 min
This week, we once again sit down with Rachel Gardner, director of Fraser Autism Center of Excellence to talk about Fraser's new Early Beginnings Telehealth program, which provides therapy and parent coaching to families outside of the Twin Cities metro area. We also discuss the needs of rural Minnesota families and bridging the transportation barrier for services.
To learn more, visit us at www.fraser.org.
Once again, we'd also like to thank our episode sponsor Geritom Medical. Thank you for supporting our podcast!

Jan 2, 2020
Jan 2, 2020
26 min
On first our episode of FraserCast, we sit down with Rachel Gardner, director of Fraser Autism Center of Excellence to learn more about autism, early signs, and new developments in autism assessments and diagnoses.
To learn more, visit us at www.fraser.org.
We'd also like to thank our sponsor for this episode, Geritom Medical. Thank you for supporting our podcast!
