Autisable Dads: Life with Autism from a Parents Perspective

S2 E14 Mike Guido

In this episode, I chat with comedian, writer, producer and fellow Autism Dad - Mike Guido. I met Mike years ago when we both attended an Autism Society Conference in San Diego California. Over the years we have shared our mutual stories and understandings about being autism parents. His one-person stage show, "The Maria Effect" is available for conferences, fundraisers and theaters is heralded as "Moving, incredibly uplifting, and truly an inspiration" by FOX TV. Mike has been on SHOWTIME, MTV, VH1, and A&E. His comedy CD, "Who Needs Sanity?!" can be heard regularly on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. He's shared the stage with such comedy legends as Jay Leno, Robin Williams, Ellen Degeneres and Dana Carvey and more. Listen in, and I hope you enjoy this episode… For more information about Mike, or to reach out to him to perform for your organization or group: Website: http://guidoentertainment.com/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GuidoEntertainment/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/guidoworld Mentioned in this episode: - Drybar Comedy (McDonald's Please - Youtube Version)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjW3z6OELjk - Drybar Comedy (McDonald's Please - Facebook Watch) - https://www.facebook.com/watch/DryBarComedy/2097253870570000/ - Autism Channel - https://theautismchannel.tv/ This episode was made possible due to our 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. CLICK HERE for the Official Blog Post of this episode

S2 E13 : Donny Gruendler

In this episode, I chat with Donny Gruendler, who is the Vice President of Music Education at Guitar Center. Donny Gruendler is also the President of Musicians Institue in Hollywood California and is a member of the Modern Drummer education team and frequent columnist for Drummerworld Magazine. Over the years I've seen the importance of music as it relates to a person's ability to socialize and communicate. In fact, there are several non-profits whose focus on music and theater has helped countless autistic individuals find their voice. Donny and I chat about this and more, including his own son who has his own challenges with selective mutism. Guitar Center was recently commissioned a study that dove into music education and it's importance, and they are doing all they can to bring this to light, and are encouraging autism and special needs families to check to see if their kids are interested in music at all, and if so - see if taking some lessons at their local Guitar Center may help them pursue this interest further. Listen in, and I hope you enjoy this episode... This episode was made possible due to our 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. For more information about Music Education at Guitar Center, Click Here!

S2 E12 : THIS Makes It All Worthwhile

Here Joel shares some insight as an Autism Parent from his 2010 post: https://autisable.com/2010/07/08/this-makes-it-all-worthwhile/ For more information, visit Autisable.com. Thank you to our Patron's! To become a Patreon, visit: https://patreon.com/autisable

S2 E11: Stress, Tantrums, and Breakdowns

In this episode, Joel shares some insight based on an article I wrote on Autisable called, "Stress, Tantrums, and Breakdowns" For more information, visit: https://autisable.com/2010/06/07/stress-tantrums-and-breakdowns/ Thank you for your support!

S2 E10: The Grief is Real

In this special episode, I share a personal note about parenting a child with Autism. The blog post referenced and read in this podcast can be found here: https://autisable.com/2019/10/06/the-grief-is-real/ Thank you for your support and interest in the subject of Autism.