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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Tyson's Run (feat Actor Major Dodson and Writer/Director Kim Bass) S5E4
Tracto is a free app that helps parents better support their autistic kids (feat Augmental Technologies) S5E3
The Parent-Led Approach to ABA Therapy (feat. Amy Schroeder) S5E2
How active shooter and lockdown drills are traumatizing our kids (feat. Avery Hamill) S5E1
Stories from an IEP Meeting (feat. Dennis Procopio) S4E20
Making Interactions Between First Responders and Autistic People Safer (feat Janeé Harteau) S4E19
Helping Special Needs Kids Make Friends (feat. Emily Bruce from PeerKnect) S4E18
When your child is seriously injured at school (Feat. Dennis Procopio) S4E17
The Truth About Vaccines (Feat. Heather Brandt, Ph.D, St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center) S4E16
Relationships and Communication (Feat. Dennis Procopio of MAN-UP! Life Coaching) S4E15
Autism, Language Arts, and Women in Film (Feat. Corrie Duryee) S4E14
Why are men so hard on themselves? (Feat. Dennis Procopio) S4E13
The Working Mom Blueprint (feat. Dr. Whitney Casares) S4E12
Help with Meltdowns and Emotional Outbursts (Feat. Angela Gotz and Jessie Ragnio) S4E11
Helping Men Become Better Versions of Themselves (feat. Dennis Procopio) S4E10
Autism Dad and Author of "Not Sleeping" (feat. Alan Winnikoff)
Insanely Affordable Financial Planning for ALL Families (feat. Caleb Frankel of EarlyBird) S4E8
What to do when you suspect autism (feat. Dr. Emilee Valler) S4E7
Let's Talk About COVID and the Vaccines (feat. Dr. Webby of St Jude Children's Research Hospital and the WHO) S4E7
The Many Different Paths to Fatherhood (feat. Harma Hartouni) S4E5
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