<description>&lt;p&gt;About the Guest&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Gary Martinez Jr.&lt;/b&gt; — autism parent, Manitou Incline devotee, and fundraiser for Kishami Academy. He averages multiple laps per day, uses the trail to raise awareness, and shares practical sensory strategies learned parenting his daughter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Timestamps&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:04 - Episode open and intro to Gary's climb&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;1:19 - Gary explains the one-year Manitou Incline challenge&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;3:53 - Elevation, lap counts, and sponsor match&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;7:02 - Gary on discovering his own neurodivergent traits&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:52 - Daily sensory supports that help his daughter succeed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:13 - Surprises from months of climbing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:04 - How sponsors and community stepped up&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;36:40 - How listeners can help the school&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;37:53 - Where to find Gary and donate&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to help? Visit Gary's profiles (Gary Martinez Jr. on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) for the GoFundMe link and more. Please listen to the episode to hear the full story and consider donating or volunteering — every step counts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#AutismSupport #Neurodiversity #CommunityFundraising #ManitouIncline #ParentingTips&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted on Ausha. See &lt;a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy"&gt;ausha.co/privacy-policy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Neurodivergant Connection / The Curious Storyteller

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Small autism school needs help so I hiked a mountain

FEB 4, 202643 MIN
The Neurodivergant Connection / The Curious Storyteller

Small autism school needs help so I hiked a mountain

FEB 4, 202643 MIN

Description

About the GuestGary Martinez Jr. — autism parent, Manitou Incline devotee, and fundraiser for Kishami Academy. He averages multiple laps per day, uses the trail to raise awareness, and shares practical sensory strategies learned parenting his daughter.Timestamps0:04 - Episode open and intro to Gary's climb1:19 - Gary explains the one-year Manitou Incline challenge3:53 - Elevation, lap counts, and sponsor match7:02 - Gary on discovering his own neurodivergent traits18:52 - Daily sensory supports that help his daughter succeed23:13 - Surprises from months of climbing27:04 - How sponsors and community stepped up36:40 - How listeners can help the school37:53 - Where to find Gary and donateWant to help? Visit Gary's profiles (Gary Martinez Jr. on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) for the GoFundMe link and more. Please listen to the episode to hear the full story and consider donating or volunteering — every step counts.#AutismSupport #Neurodiversity #CommunityFundraising #ManitouIncline #ParentingTipsHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.