In this week’s episode, Emmett, my 15 year old autistic son, and I answer a bunch of your autism related questions. Emmett dug through a huge list of questions you folks submitted via Facebook and create a list of 10 he wanted us to talk about this week. This was a lot of fun. :-)
Resources and Links:Emmett Gorski is a 15-year-old autistic advocate and the son of Rob Gorski, the influential blogger and podcast host behind "The Autism Dad." Passionate about raising awareness and understanding of autism, Emmett brings a unique, firsthand perspective to the conversation. Articulate and insightful, he has been featured on "The Autism Dad" podcast, where he discusses topics ranging from identity-first language to the daily challenges and triumphs of being autistic. With a keen interest in technology and a natural ability to connect with people, Emmett is not only a voice for autistic teens but also an inspiration for families navigating the complexities of autism.
Hosted by Rob Gorski:Rob Gorski, a devoted single father to three incredible autistic sons, is the Founder and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. As a multi-award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, and influential social media figure for over a decade, Rob continues to share his family's journey, providing insights, resources, and support to the autism community.
Connect with Rob by visiting theautismdad.link
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Dads Talking Autism (feat. Ray Bracht) S6E06
Q&A with a Speech and Language Pathologist (feat. Mckell Smith) S6E05
My 2 Biggest Parenting Mistakes (feat. Rob Gorski) S6E04
Managing Parenting Guilt and Your Village (feat. Crystal Morrison Ph.D.) S6E03
Saving Money with ABLE Accounts (feat. Sarah Pennington) S6E02
How To Easily Find Resources (Feat. Marrisa Pittard) S6E1
Season 6 Trailer
Best of Season 5 (feat. Kate Swenson) S5E54
Navigating the Board of DD (feat. Rob Gorski) S5E53
“Let Noki Box” (feat. Douglas Farrago) S5E52
A Year in Review and Season 6 Updates (feat. Rob Gorski) S5E51
5 Tips for Potty Training Success (feat. Molly Johnson) S5E50
Love Hope & Autism (feat. Christina Abernethy) S5E49
Autistic and Voting pt2 (feat. Gavin Gorski) S5E48
The Rare Life (feat. Madeline Cheney) S5E47
Preparing our autistic kids to vote pt1 (feat. Rob Gorski) S5E46
Inclusion and Neurodiversity in The Workplace (feat. Sunny Cash and Rose Hughes) S5E45
What To Expect During Your Child's Autism Evaluation (feat. Rob Gorski) S5E44
Acute Residential Care: What You Need To Know (feat. Dr. Brandon Clark) S5E43
Listener's Question: Dealing with Unsupportive Family (feat. Rob Gorski) S5E42
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