Autisable Dads: Life with Autism from a Parents Perspective

Season 3 Episode 6: Can Stem Cells Provide Healing for Autism?

In this episode, I chat with Christine Weiss, and her husband Dr. Eric Weiss. They are the parents of Marston, who is autistic. What we discuss can be viewed as controversial in some circles: Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Therapy. We explore what Stem Cell Therapy is, what it involves and the steps they take, and how they offer Stem Cell Therapy as part of their own practice. They wrote a book titled "Educating Marston", which discusses this part of their journey with Autism, and more. Listen in, as we chat about this topic - and more - on the latest edition of Autisable Dad's. Here are the links for the organizations and information mentioned in the podcast: Duke Study: Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Umbilical Cord Blood to Improve Outcomes for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder https://www.educatingmarston.com/ A Mother and Son's Journey Through Autism: Educating Marston 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.

S3 E5: Danny Combs and TACT: After Returning the Favor

In this episode, I chat again with Danny Combs of TACT (Teaching the Autism Community Trades). The last time I talked with Danny was in December 2019, and we discussed what TACT is doing to help the Autism community. Since then, he and the team at TACT have been highlighted on the popular Facebook Watch program "Returning the Favor" with Mike Rowe. Listen in as we chat about all that has happened since our last time recording Autisable. From all of the Grants he received, to several of the non-profits and companies that hire from TACT, as well as his experience on Returning the Favor. For more details, visit the blog post on Autisable for all of the links mentioned in this episode. Link for blog post: https://autisable.com/2021/03/02/season-3-episode-5-danny-combs-and-tact-after-returning-the-favor/

Season 3 Episode 4: Michael Shipper - Founder of Empowered Sports & Fitness

In this episode of the Autisable Dads, I chat with the Empowered Sports & Fitness Founder - Michael Shipper. Coach Mike has been serving autistic clients for many years, and draws from his own personal experience, as he himself has a learning disability that was both retrieval and language-based. We dive into his work with Empowered Sports and Fitness, introducing this alternative to Physical Education for the Special Needs community. Coach Mike is also going to be a regular guest on Autisable Dad’s, so listen in… and if you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment, or reach out to us on Autisable.com or via our social media accounts. We will make every effort to answer your questions the next time Coach Mike is on the program. … and now, let’s listen in...

Season 3 Episode 3: Zafer - Co-Founder of Otsimo

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and millions being told to stay at -home, having something that helps parents to teach their special needs has become even more important. In today's episode, we chat with Zafer, the Co-Founder of Otsimo. Zafer's younger brother is Autistic and inspired him to create apps that can both educate and entertain. Zafer's experience with his brother is not unlike my own, the need to communicate with a loved one. Listen in, and we hope you enjoy this episode...

Season 3 Episode 2: David Perecman and Kevin and Avonte's Law

Today we're revisiting the life of Avonte Oquendo, a nonverbal 14-year-old boy with autism who left his Queens public school undetected in 2013 and tragically drowned in the East River. Elopement is a major cause of concern with many autism families, with 50% of individuals diagnosed with autism having the propensity to wander without notice. Our guest today is David Perecman , who was the Lead Trial Lawyer in representing Avonte’s mother, Vanessa Fontaine, in a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of her son and assisted in efforts to pass Kevin and Avonte’s Law, legislation aimed to make schools safer for special needs students. Listen in as we discuss Avonte's legacy, the law itself, and more...