Beyond the Spectrum.. every age, every need
Beyond the Spectrum: Every Age, Every Need is a podcast for special needs families, caregivers, self-advocates, educators, and the professionals who serve them.
Through honest conversations, expert insights, lived experiences, and practical resources, we explore caregiving, autism, neurodiversity, disability advocacy, relationships, financial wellness, and life beyond diagnosis.
Born from the heartfelt conversations of Just Two Dads, the podcast has evolved into a broader mission: helpi…
Recent Episodes
Caregiver Burnout | Bridging the Gap Between Accountability & Independence
Who cares for the Caregiver?
RELATIONSHIPS & CAREGIVING, PART 2
Relationships & Caregving part 1
Sum Day is Today
Listen On
About the Hosts
Co-Creator, Host
Originally from St. Thomas United States, Virgin Islands, Shawn Francis is a dedicated husband, & a father to 7 children.. 2 of which are daughters from his wife's previous marriage, 4 of which (two boys & two girls) are his sister-in-law's biological children whom he & his wife Laura have adopted, one of which is his adult biological son who was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. He has nearly two decades and a half of experience serving & educating families about their finances. Shawn has served as a member of the Autism Parents Advisory Board at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles & a volunteer Ambassador with Autism Speaks. For half a decade, he’s focused a portion of his business on serving other families with members who have special needs. Shawn has served as a 2024 Fellow with Caring Across Generations, an organization dedicated to redefining what caregiving means in America.From 2020-2025, he was the co-host of the weekly podcast, Just two dads, which he co-created. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
Co- host, Life Coach for Special Needs Families
Susanna Peace Lovell is the acclaimed author of Your True Self is Enough: Lessons Learned on My Journey Parenting a Child with Autism. She is both a certified professional life coach as well as a certified soul psychology coach, reiki practitioner and disability rights advocate dedicated to the health and wellness of disability families around the globe. She is a speaker, support group facilitator, co-host of the Brave Together podcast and active community member. Susanna's journey of navigating through the worry and heartbreak of raising a child with myriad disability diagnoses led to the discovery of her forever life calling - helping families like hers experience joy, balance and purpose in their own lives. Susanna finds joy in: traveling, cooking & entertaining, playing tennis and curling up with a good book!
www.susannapeacelovell.com
susanna@susannapeacelovell.com
Co- host
Fortunate husband and father of five. I always thought I would be the uncle that travels the world and brings gifts back for my nieces and nephews until my first daughter. Then my eyes were opened to how I was meant to be a father and I so appreciate that revelation.
I have enjoyed a lifelong sales career that started at age 8 going door to door selling yarn and flower seeds. This 40 year career has progressed through finance and technology sales and I’ve never looked back. I love helping organizations solve challenges.
My youngest son’s Autism diagnosis at age 3 flipped our world on its head at the same time the global recession was looming. These proved to be truly difficult years but so much was learned and freedoms were found in the difficulties.
I now stand truly grateful for my life’s journey, my family and friends, my career and travels, the opportunity to encourage and lift others as I have been lifted.
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