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This past week we had several appointments to be at, and let's just say they were appointments that were months in the making. So to say that anxiety was present is an understatement. After all, we needed to arrive at our various destinations i
Ever read a headline to a news article and something about it doesn't read right?Yeah, that has been me constantly, as I regularly address things within the autism community.I discovered years ago several different languages within the autism
Our son likes to be at home, doing his own thing most of the time. It is interesting when he wants to go out, as they are typically an hour or two adventure - then back home we all go.Crowds are a challenge, to begin with, and then add sensory
Ever get that feeling that some days you are the bird, and other days you're the parked car?Let's face it, we all have those days. But what is incredible is my son's ability to find joy in the midst of all the craziness.Of course, there are m
You'd think with a title like this I'd talk about something like insomnia. But long hours and sleepless nights are a common theme for families with autistic kids that have sleep routine challenges.But long hours and sleepless nights have sever
Spring is upon us, and at our home, that means weather changes.With temperature swings and barometric pressure changes, it's that time of year when we are keeping on top of meds, diet, and everything else. I shared about these sensory issues i
Today I chat with Geoff Weber, the CEO of Heirloom Cloud.Geoff is a fellow autism dad, who found a way of employment for his son, and soon for many other autistic individuals.Heirloom Cloud helps to preserve priceless memories, digitally.
Have you ever had a song in your head that you just needed to hear? Well, in this short episode is I share a moment where my son expresses the need to hear a song by Adele.If you enjoyed this episode of Autisable Dad’s, please consider join
This week I chat with Michelle Babitz. She and her partner Robin have well over 30 years of experience as special ed teachers and have been on a mission in recent years to help special needs families with a great, affordable, legal resource.I
I’m cautiously cynical these days.My in-laws gave me a sign to hang on the wall in my office that reads “Sarcasm, just one of the services I offer“. Yeah, they know me well. Maybe it’s a GenX thing, I don’t know. Some of us are just built this
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 per
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 oc
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-au
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
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,
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... pare
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 re
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 mor
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 b
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 strugg
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
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
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 d
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.
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 fa
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