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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Why Does My Kid Have Meltdowns After School? (feat. Rob Gorski) S5E21
Apologies To My Autistic Friends (feat. Rob Gorski) S5E20
Understanding meltdowns in less than 10 minutes (S5E19)
Raising Twin Autistic Daughters (feat. Jacqueline Carrillo) S5E18
Accepting the Diagnosis (feat. Dennis Procopio) S5E17
What is an IEP? (feat. Shelley Kenow) S5E16
Singer/Songwriter & Autistic Advocate (feat Cory Singer) S5E15
Parents Discuss Regressive Autism and ABA Therapy (feat. Eileen Lamb) S5E14
Kate Swenson: Autism, Parenting, Hope, and Healing (S5E13)
When your child needs acute residential care (feat Mike Rowley) S5E12
Tips for traveling with your autistic kids (feat. Dawn M. Barclay) S5E11
My Conversation with Temple Grandin (feat. Dr. Temple Grandin) S5E10
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Avoiding Parental Burnout (feat. Dr. Searcy-Pate) S5E9
Autistic Voices (feat. Sam Mitchell of Autism Rocks and Rolls) S5E8
Listening to Autistic Adults (feat. Dennis Procopio) pt1 S5E7
Parenting with Purpose (feat. Mitch Leppicello, LICSW) S5E6
How BrainyAct improves quality of life for autistic kids (feat. Dolly Lowery) S5E5
Tyson's Run (feat Actor Major Dodson and Writer/Director Kim Bass) S5E4
Tracto is a free app that helps parents better support their autistic kids (feat Augmental Technologies) S5E3
The Parent-Led Approach to ABA Therapy (feat. Amy Schroeder) S5E2
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