Have you ever struggled to navigate the app marketplace while looking for something to help your kids or loved ones with a disability? If so, this is the perfect show for you. My guest Cristen Carson Reat, she's the cofounder and Program Director at BridgingApps.org. She's here today to talk about BridgingApps, a free, heavily curated, and carefully vetted database of apps for people with disabilities. Guest Bio: Cristen Carson Reat is the Co-Founder and Program Director of BridgingApps.org, a p...
Sep 26, 2022•37 min•Season 5Ep. 37
Today's listener question is "anyone else aware of the extent of their child's condition, but still get sad when you see it in paper?" I appreciate the honest question. I've been having really deep conversations with someone who's helping to see some of the things in a different light, and it makes a difference. This question popped up, and I wanted to share some of the wisdom that was shared with my audience. You can find the question and join the discussion at the link below.. Autism Parenting...
Sep 23, 2022•10 min•Season 5Ep. 36
I wanted to share that you can listen to me on the "Welcome To Fatherhood" podcast. Kelly Jean-Philippe and I had a great conversation about what being a Dad means. Check it out at the link below, and subscribe to Kelly's pod. :-) https://welcome2fatherhood.com/listen Mentioned in this episode: Listen to the "Welcome To Fatherhood" Podcast Kelly started the Welcome To Fatherhood Podcast after he and his beautiful wife welcomed their baby boy in the Spring of 2020. Not only was parenthood a brand...
Sep 21, 2022•7 min•Season 5Ep. 35
My guest today is Ron Suskind. I sat with Ron, in-person, to discuss his journey as a father to an autistic son, who experienced significant regression at a very early age. This is his family's incredibly moving story of heartache, hope, and meeting their son where he is. Guest Bio: Ron Suskind is a Pulitzer-winning journalist, bestselling author, and producer of award-winning documentaries and feature films, and the founder of BongoMedia. Ron’s latest bestseller, Life, Animated (2014), chronicl...
Sep 19, 2022•28 min•Season 5Ep. 34
Today's episode answers all your questions about Speech Therapy. My guest is Mckell Smith, a special needs mom and Speech/Language Pathologist. We talk about her parenting journey before diving into a conversation about what Speech Therapy is, how it works, who benefits, and how to navigate the system. Guest Bio: Mckell Smith is a Speech & Language Therapist, mom of four (three with special needs), advocate, and business owner. Mckell is passionate about helping kids, and their families. You...
Sep 12, 2022•36 min•Season 5Ep. 33
If you're a parent, you probably already know this, but even the best-laid plans can fall apart unexpectedly. It's important that as parents, we're flexible and meet our kids where they are. I had to make sudden changes to my kid's education this past week. Here's what happened and the lessons I gleaned from this experience. Topics: 1) The importance of parents being flexible 2) Meeting our kids where that are Here's the link to the previous episode, mentioned in today's release: https://listen....
Sep 09, 2022•12 min•Season 5Ep. 32
Have you ever found yourself thinking about mainstreaming your autistic child? Is it the right thing to do? Will they be okay? While every child, parent, family, and situation is different, I want to share my experience. My 14 year old Emmett, is on the show to talk about his experience being mainstreamed this year. We talk about the pros and cons for him personally. Emmett also has advice for parents facing this decision. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording...
Aug 29, 2022•32 min•Season 5Ep. 31
I don't know who needs to hear this but if you're a parent to a child with a disability, this episode was recorded for you. Host Bio: Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys as well as Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, digital marketer, social media influencer, and respected public figure for well over a decade. Connect with Rob Gorski: https://listen.theautismdad.com Mentioned in this episode: Learn More About Mig...
Aug 26, 2022•7 min•Season 5Ep. 30
My guest today is Paul Cimins. Paul is an autism Dad, Founder of Autism Radio, and host of the Hope Saves The Day Podcast. We have a conversation about his parenting journey, how raising his amazing autistic son impacted him, and changed the course of his life. Guest Bio: Paul Cimins is the father of an autistic child, host of the Hope Saves The Day Podcast , and is the CEO and founder of Autism Radio™. Started in 2007, Autism Radio™ is dedicated to raising public awareness about autism, as well...
Aug 22, 2022•42 min•Season 5Ep. 29
Dr. Jason Kahn from Mightier is back to help me announce the winner of the Mightier 1 year subscription giveaway and talk about what they can expect as their child begins using Mightier for the first time. Thank you to everyone for entering and making this giveaway a success. Thank you to Jason and the whole Mightier team for supporting this giveaway and giving back to the community. Guest Bio: Dr. Jason Kahn is a developmental psychologist and researcher from Boston Children’s Hospital, an inst...
Aug 19, 2022•8 min•Season 4Ep. 28
Tiffany Hamilton co-founded Victor Wear, along with her autistic son Isaiah. Victor Wear is an inspirational clothing line that inspires resilience. 10% of every Victor Wear product sold goes to Special Olympics. Tiffany is on a mission to build a corporation primarily run by people with disabilities. This is the inspiration behind her journey. Guest Bio: Mom and Founder of Victor Wear , an inspirational activewear brand, with her amazing teenage son. Its mission is to inspire triumph over obsta...
Aug 15, 2022•40 min•Season 5Ep. 27
I don't know who needs to hear this, but I'm a single Dad battling depression, anxiety, and burnout. If you can relate, you're not alone. In this short episode, I talk honestly about my current mental health struggles and the importance of normalizing these conversations. Host Bio: Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys as well as Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, digital marketer, social media influencer, and res...
Aug 12, 2022•18 min•Season 5Ep. 26
My guest today is Dr. Jason Kahn, a Developmental Psychiatrist out of Harvard. We all know how important milestones are in child development, and the role they play in detecting early signs of autism but do you know when should be worrying about a missed milestone, and when we should just give our kids a little more time? Dr. Kahn is here to help us navigate this and gain some peace of mind. Link to enter the Mightier Giveaway: https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/06ca993f46/? Guest Bio: Dr...
Aug 01, 2022•39 min•Season 5Ep. 25
Today's show is all about inclusivity and how important it is to provide equal access to travel for all people. My guest today is Bob Kerlik . Bob is Vice President of Media Relations at Allegheny County Airport Authority, and he's here to talk about Presley's Place. Presley's Place is a massive, state-of-the-art sensory room inside Pittsburgh International Airport. This is the story of how it all got started. Guest Bio: Bob Kerlik is vice president of media relations for the Allegheny County Ai...
Jul 25, 2022•29 min•Season 5Ep. 24
This week's Answering Listener Questions episode is brought to you by SuperBill . Today's listener topics are about not feeling guilty for taking time for yourself (selfcare) and sensory eating vs picky eating. This episode is less than 10 minutes. Host Bio: Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys as well as Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, digital marketer, social media influencer, and respected public figure for...
Jul 23, 2022•10 min•Season 5Ep. 23
I speak with Risa Stein, Ph.D., MA in this parenting resource episode. Risa is a mother to a neurodivergent son and a Clinical Psychologist. She's also the Founder and CEO of SeeInMe. SeeInMe is an NFC-based technology that helps caregivers, teachers, providers, and self-advocates. Guest Bio: Risa Stein PhD, MD is a clinical psychologist, mother to a neurodivergent son, and granddaughter to a (now deceased) Alzheimer’s sufferer. She has struggled with entrusting her loved ones to the care of som...
Jul 18, 2022•36 min•Season 5Ep. 22
I'm answering listener and reader questions every Friday. Today's question is "Why does my kid have meltdowns after school?" The second part of that question is "What can we do to help prevent them from happening?" The runtime for this is less than 10 minutes but it's 10 minutes well spent. Submit your questions at listen.theautismdad.com. ☺ Host Bio: Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys as well as Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcast...
Jul 15, 2022•8 min•Season 5Ep. 21
In this short episode, I explain some changes I'm making and why I want to apologize to my autistic friends. Host Bio: Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys as well as Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, digital marketer, social media influencer, and respected public figure for well over a decade. Connect with Rob Gorski: Official Podcast Homepage Also mentioned in this episode: I finally have a discount code to sh...
Jul 12, 2022•6 min•Season 5Ep. 20
We use the words' meltdown and tantrum in the autism community all the time, but do we really know what they mean? In the next 6 minutes, you will learn everything you need to know to gain a better understanding of both meltdowns and tantrums, as well as how to tell the difference between the two. Submit your autism parenting questions at the link below: https://listen.theautismdad.com/contact/ Host Bio: Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys as well as Found and CEO of The Au...
Jul 08, 2022•7 min•Season 5Ep. 19
In this Parent to Parent episode, I talk with Jacqueline Carrillo about her experience raising twin autistic, teenage daughters. Jacqueline discusses several issues that matter to her, including the importance of employers being accommodating to parents who are trying to balance work, and the demands of raising special needs kids. This is especially true for single parents. Guest Bio: Jacqueline Carrillo is a single mom to twin, teenage, autistic daughters. She's a business owner and advocates f...
Jul 04, 2022•36 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Sometimes we need a little help to accept a diagnosis, be it for our child or ourselves. In this episode, Dennis Procopio helps me to accept my recent diagnosis. I think his advice transcends my singular experience and can apply to so many situations, including the one in your life. This was a very personal episode and I hope it helps you as much as it helped me. Guest Bio: Dennis Procopio is a husband, father, and male life coach. Dennis is an autism dad, and recently discovered that he himself...
Jun 27, 2022•42 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Are you a parent to an autistic child, a child with ADHD, or a child with a disability? If so, this show is for you. Learn everything you need to know about IEPs, from an IEP expert, and go into your next IEP meeting empowered with the knowledge needed to better navigate the system. This episode with help you ensure your child has access to the support and accommodations needed for them to succeed in their educational journey. Guest Bio: Shelley Kenow is a wife of 30 years, a mom for 22 years, a...
Jun 20, 2022•46 min•Season 5Ep. 16
My guest today is for the first episode of my new Autistic Voices Series is none other than Cory Singer. Cory is an accomplished singer/songwriter and Tiktok sensation, who just happens to be autistic. He uses his massive platform to talk about autism. Cory uses his personal experience as an autistic person to create about autism that is humorous, engaging, educational, honest, and inspirational. Guest Bio: NJ Native Cory Singer is an accomplished singer/songwriter/musician and theater performer...
Jun 13, 2022•31 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Eileen Lamb ( The Autism Cafe ) is an autistic mother of two autistic kids. She's here for a parent-to-parent discussion about the reality of regressive autism and ABA therapy, based on first-hand, personal experience. Guest Bio: Eileen Lamb , author of "All Across The Spectrum" and “Be The One,” is the founder of The Autism Cafe. She’s also a writer, photographer, and podcast host. Born in France, Eileen now lives in Austin, Texas, with her two sons, Charlie (9) and Jude (6), and their soon-to-...
Jun 06, 2022•43 min•Season 5Ep. 14
I have a great parent-to-parent conversation with my friend Kate Swenson (Finding Cooper's Voice). We share some of our best autism parenting stories that inspire hope and healing. Connect with Kate Swenson: Finding Cooper's Voice Check out Forever Boy About Kate Swenson: Kate is Cooper's mom, the founder of Finding Cooper's Voice, and the author of the new book Forever Boy . *** Join my free online community to discuss this episode: click here *** You can find all my information here . Mentione...
May 30, 2022•34 min•Season 5Ep. 13
My guest today is the Administrator of Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health , Mike Rowley. I recorded this while on-site at The Converge Autism Summit in Greenville, South Carolina. Mike and I have a conversation all about the Springbrook facility. We talk about why a child may need acute residential care, and what happens when they do. We talked about the unimaginable struggles facing families when a child's behavior cannot be managed safely in the home. I've been there, and I wouldn't wish tha...
May 23, 2022•31 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Join my new community and discuss this and other episodes of The Autism Dad Podcast with others. It's totally free, and I'd love your feedback. Join Now. My guest today is Dawn Barclay, and she's here to share tips and tricks to make traveling with our autistic kids safe, fun, and enjoyable. She wrote a new book called Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse (will release Aug 15th). Dawn and I have a conversation about some common...
May 16, 2022•35 min•Season 5Ep. 11
*** Join my free online community to discuss this episode: click here *** Dr. Temple Grandin is here today to help parents prepare their autistic kids for the workforce. This is so important as our kids get older. Temple has a ton of very specific advice, insight, and experience that she will share over the next 30 minutes. We also talk about helping to manage our kid’s sensory needs. Temple is an amazing human being, and I was lucky enough to sit down with her at The National Converge Autism Su...
May 09, 2022•30 min•Season 5Ep. 10
My guest today is Dr. Searcy-Pate and we're having a very important discussion about parental burnout. In this episode, we're going to discuss the risk factors, signs, and symptoms of burnout. As well as what to do if you're experiencing it, and how you can do to reduce your risk. Please share this episode with your friends and loved ones. Background : Dr. Searcy-Pate earned both her graduate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Johns Hopkins University and Jackson State University. In addition, ...
Apr 25, 2022•33 min•Season 5Ep. 9
My guest today is Sam Mitchell. Sam is a 19-year-old young man who is college bound, majoring in media and entrepreneurship. He found his niche and love in podcasting in high school when he joined his high school's media club. Podcasting became his passion and he started his own, Autism Rocks and Rolls. Sam and I have a great conversation about all of the amazing things he's doing with Autism Rocks and Rolls. You can find Sam at: https://autismrocksandrolls.com Mentioned in this episode: Learn M...
Apr 18, 2022•24 min•Season 5Ep. 8
