Autisable Dads: Life with Autism from a Parents Perspective

S4 E9 Never Underestimate Resolve

It’s easy to assume someone’s ability - or inability - based on our perception of what their capabilities might be. However, I’ve found that whenever I did this - I quickly discovered just how wrong I was. Listen in as I share my personal perspective about this topic. Click here for the blog post associated with this episode: https://autisable.com/2022/03/03/s4-e9-never-underestimate-resolve/ Thank you to all of our Patreon Supports, specifically: - Cory - Darryl - Linda - John Please consider being a Patreon Supporter at https://Patreon.com/autisable

S4 E8 What Motivates Us

I don't often share is why after so many years I am more involved in the community now than I was before. To some, it's teaching the world about autism from a dad's perspective. And yes, I do that when it is possible for a teaching moment to occur. I've also shared openly that my selfish goal is to learn more about my son... and that has always remained the case. But this journey has shown me one inherent truth: this effort is not just about my own selfish needs or desires. Over the years I've seen far too often news reports that break my heart. I've read thousands of articles on Autisable that have offered some deep insight into the thoughts of other parents and autistic individuals that have both enlightened - and were also warning signs. You see, years ago I was talking with my good friend Rob Gorski about the news of an autism mom just 'snapping' and committing the worst thing any parent could think of doing... harming their own child - and then themselves. With this in mind, I share my personal insight as to what motivates me to keep doing what I do here on Autisable. Visit the blog post associated with this episode at https://autisable.com/2022/02/23/s4-e8-what-motivates-us/ Thank you to all of our Patreon Supports, specifically: - Cory - Darryl - Linda - John Please consider being a Patreon Supporter at https://Patreon.com/autisable

S4 E7 The Impact of Autism

I've asked myself, "How many people are in the autism community in the United States?" Well, I dive into the numbers in this episode. Visit the blog post associated with this episode at https://autisable.com/2022/02/18/s4-e7-the-impact-of-autism/ Thank you to all of our Patreon Supports, specifically: - Cory - Darryl - Linda -John Please consider being a Patreon Supporter at https://Patreon.com/autisable

S4 E6 Information Overload

When we finally received the diagnosis of PDD-NOS for our son, we thought "this is it! Let's get him the help he needs!" Yeah, that didn't happen. What followed was the onslaught of information about what that diagnosis meant, what services may or may not be available, and ultimately what wasn't relevant to our situation. What we learned early on is that what worked for other kids on the spectrum, may not work for ours. Yet we kept on searching for more information, more understanding. You see, just having a diagnosis is just the beginning. It's easy to get too far ahead in terms of what you'd have to look into, what next steps you have to take - and what steps you don't need to worry about. The hunt for more information had just begun. How we handled all of that information, and what we did to address it, changed. Visit the blog post associated with this episode at https://autisable.com/2022/02/10/s4-e6-information-overload/ Thank you to all of our Patreon Supports, specifically: - Cory - Darryl - Linda -John Please consider being a Patreon Supporter at https://Patreon.com/autisable

S4 E5 Meltdowns: Discovering Communication

Years ago, it was not uncommon for me to show up to work with bruised arms and broken glasses. One time I had to rush home from work due to one of my son's meltdowns. For those who worked with me, you may remember those days. In this episode, I dive into what triggered our son's meltdowns, and how common this type of issue is. We also found a solution that helped change and improves the quality of life in our home, forever. Special thanks to the following Patrons! Cory Darryl Linda Click here to become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/autisable