Autisable Dads: Life with Autism from a Parents Perspective

S4 E4 Schools and Special Needs

Here in the United States, when we get a diagnosis and it is determined that our kid may need to be enrolled through a special needs program, the amount of information you have to obtain is immense. From IEPs and 504s, to legal options... parents are often thrown into a new world of terminology and effort that often they aren't used to and have to adapt accordingly. Over the past dozen years or so I am asked for advice on IEPs and what to do with school districts. This episode may help deal with some simple practical solutions, and some frustration I've had as a parent in hearing and seeing stories of what some schools have done. Feel free to leave a comment, reach out, etc... Thank you to our Patron's on Patreon, please consider becoming a supporter. Click here to support: https://www.patreon.com/Autisable Special thanks to: Cory Darryl Linda John The image for today's episode is by Element5 Digital on Unsplash

S4 E3 Grandparents

As a parent, it can be a challenge dealing with family members and friends, or even your own parents regarding your kid's diagnosis. Some grandparents take the news in stride and help in wonderful ways. Other grandparents may struggle with receiving the diagnosis and may not be willing to help at all. Just know that there are ways to address these issues. In this episode, I share a little of my own personal challenges with my parents. I'm always curious as to how others address the family dynamic in with the diagnosis in their families. Feel free to leave a comment, reach out, etc... Thank you to our Patron's on Patreon, please consider becoming a supporter. Special thanks to: Cory Darryl Linda John The image for this episode is a Photo by Nathan Anderson on Unsplash

S4 E2 Marriage and Autism

In today's episode, I share what has worked in my marriage of 25 years. Although not all marriages are 'perfect', these tips have helped over the years. What tips have helped you?  What tips would you have wanted in your relationship? For more information, take a look that the blog post associated with this episode on Autisable: Thank you to our top patrons! - Cory - John - Linda - Darryl

S4 E1 Dealing with the Diagnosis (from Reluctance to Relief)

Let's be honest, no one wants to hear anything is going on with their kid, whether it's about autism or not. As parents, we often struggle with the stigma of a kid being labeled as one thing or another. The reality is, we as parents need to be seeking answers. At the very least, we need to make sure we know what actions we really need to take to help our kids be the best they can be - autistic or not. In this episode, I dive into the reluctance of obtaining a diagnosis... to the relief when one is obtained. I'd like to thank this week's top Patrons: Cory Darryl Linda If you'd like to be a patron - please visit https://www.patreon.com/Autisable Thank you for your support!

Season 3 Episode 7: Kimberly Sanders Beside You

As October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we introduce our guest Kimberly Sanders. Kimberly Sanders naively imagined motherhood as a serene walk beside her children; however, she discovered it is more often unpredictable, fraught with struggle, and ultimately an invitation to sit beside her children in the muck and mystery. In her first book, Beside You, Kimberly generously shares the unpredictable struggles and rich lessons learned through Lukas, her son who has both Down syndrome and autism. Kimberly and I dive into her journey, from pregnancy to diagnosis, and we discover what she's learned. We hope you enjoy this episode, and take the opportunity to get her book! Her book is available in many outlets, as well as Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Beside-You-Lukas-Special-Revealed-ebook/dp/B09FH34587 This episode was made possible due to our Sponsors and Patreon Supporters. If you’d like to help support this podcast and our efforts with Autisable, please consider becoming a patron. Become a Patron! A Special Thank you to the following top supports for this weeks episode: John A. Darryl M. Linda P. Kurt B.