A Fun Q&A with My Autistic Son (S6E48)
Answering Random Listener Questions with My Autistic SOn
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November 17, 2023
So yeah, that happened
For the last few days, the boys and I were in Tennessee, on vacation with my entire family. We all had a really good time but two days before we were supposed to leave to come home, Emmett broke his arm in a tubing accident. I posted the video below on IG briefly explaining what happened. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cxi8qBPRe-N/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The whole event was pretty awful. Emmett was miserable and on overload from everything that was going on. Long story short, he was so brave and handled himself so well. I couldn’t be prouder of him. Emmett’s okay and managed to avoid surgery. I felt it was best to get him home ASAP, so we left a day early. Emmett and I made a few stops on the way home. Elliott and Gavin…
September 24, 2023
Unpausing Life: Navigating Fatherhood, Autism, and the Road to Rediscovery
Navigating fatherhood and autism has been a rollercoaster of challenges and triumphs. Now, with 23 years of experience behind me, I find myself at a pivotal moment, looking toward a future full of possibility. If you're still in the thick of your own struggles, don't lose sight of hope. 'Better' may be closer than you imagine.
September 7, 2023
Laurie Cramer On Autism Parenting and The Autism Society of Greater Akron (S1E03)
**Episode Description:** This week, join us as we dive deep with Laurie Cramer, Executive Director of The Autism Society of Greater Akron. From her heartfelt experiences as a parent to an autistic child, to the pivotal changes needed to uplift the autism community, this conversation is both enlightening and inspiring. Learn about the incredible ways the Autism Society is making a difference locally. Don’t miss out!
August 18, 2023
Brett Powell on Navigating Dating & Merging Families with Autism (S1E02)
On this week's podcast, join me as I sit down with Brett Powell. After my conversation with Jamie Lewis Smith last week about her autism parenting experiences, Brett steps in to share the story of how he and Jamie united their families, offering his personal perspective on the journey.
August 11, 2023
Autism and Parenthood: Finding Strength in Challenges and Celebrating Victories
As a parent, your primary goal is to keep your child healthy, happy, and safe. However, when you are parenting a child with autism, you face unique challenges that require a different approach to parenting. From navigating therapy appointments to managing a child's special dietary needs, parenting a child with autism requires exceptional patience, understanding, and resilience. Picture credit In this article, we will discuss the challenges and rewards of being a parent to an autistic child, and how you can find strength in these challenges, celebrate your victories, and overcome the obstacles that come your way. Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder Every child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experiences the condition differently, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to parenting children with ASD. However, understanding the key features and characteristics…
August 6, 2023
Today’s Gentle Parenting Reminder
This week past week, there was an issue with Gavin’s transportation to and from work. His transport under the current plan expired last Friday and I didn’t know. Gavin is managing most of his life and all his supports work directly with him and I’m largely out of the loop. Gavin forgets to tell me things he’s supposed to and so I’m often learning about things at the last minute. I know how frustrating the autism parenting journey can be but don’t let that frustration blind you to any of the victories along the way.- Rob Gorski That’s a whole other topic for another day but we’ll get to that. I had to move my schedule around this week in order to drive him to work in the morning. His…
August 5, 2023
Jamie Lewis Smith’s Autism Parenting Story (S1E01)
Jamie Lewis Smith shares her journey raising her autistic son
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