In this week’s episode, Emmett, my 15 year old autistic son, and I answer a bunch of your autism related questions. Emmett dug through a huge list of questions you folks submitted via Facebook and create a list of 10 he wanted us to talk about this week. This was a lot of fun. :-)
Resources and Links:Emmett Gorski is a 15-year-old autistic advocate and the son of Rob Gorski, the influential blogger and podcast host behind "The Autism Dad." Passionate about raising awareness and understanding of autism, Emmett brings a unique, firsthand perspective to the conversation. Articulate and insightful, he has been featured on "The Autism Dad" podcast, where he discusses topics ranging from identity-first language to the daily challenges and triumphs of being autistic. With a keen interest in technology and a natural ability to connect with people, Emmett is not only a voice for autistic teens but also an inspiration for families navigating the complexities of autism.
Hosted by Rob Gorski:Rob Gorski, a devoted single father to three incredible autistic sons, is the Founder and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. As a multi-award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, and influential social media figure for over a decade, Rob continues to share his family's journey, providing insights, resources, and support to the autism community.
Connect with Rob by visiting theautismdad.link
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Listener's Question: Dealing with Unsupportive Family (feat. Rob Gorski) S5E42
Quick Take Bonus: How to talk to your kids about autism (feat. Rose Hughes)
"How do I talk to my child about autism (feat. Rose Hughes) S5E40
Goally is a visual scheduler for kids that actually works (feat Tanna Neufeld) S5E39
"I Might Be A Horrible Mom" (feat Rob Gorski) S5E38
How to find helpful apps for people with disibilities (feat. Cristen Carson Reat) S5E37
Listener Questions (feat. Rob Gorski) S5E36
"Welcome To Fatherhood" Podcast (Preview Clip) S5E35
Different Not Less (feat. Ron Suskind) S5E34
What is Speech Therapy? (feat. Mckell Smith) S5E33
When Things Don't Go Right (feat. Rob Gorski) S5E32
Chatting with My Autistic Son (feat. Emmett Gorski) S5E31
"Dear Parents" (w/Rob Gorski) S5E30
"One Dad's Autism Parenting Journey" (feat. Paul Cimins) S5E29
.....and the winner is (feat. Dr. Jason Kahn) S5E28
One Mom's Mission (feat. Tiffany Hamilton) S5E27
Confessions of a Depressed Dad (feat. Rob Gorski) S5E26
Missed Milestones (feat. Dr. Jason Kahn) S5E25
Presley's Place: A sensory reprieve inside Pittsburgh International Airport (feat. Bob Kerlik) S5E24
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