Supporting Dads in the Autism Community (S7E15)

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Harry Psaros, author of the book ‘From Struggle to Strength: A Father’s Journey with Autism and the Power of Hope and Positivity,’ shares his personal journey as an autism dad and the inspiration behind his book. He emphasizes the importance of mindset, resilience, and positivity in navigating the challenges of raising a child with autism. Psaros encourages parents to focus on continuous improvement, no matter where their child is on the spectrum, and to embrace their role as leaders in their child’s journey. He also highlights the need for more voices and support for fathers in the autism community.

About Harry Psaros:

Harry Psaros is a passionate advocate and speaker on autism, residing near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As a father with a deep personal connection to autism through his son, Harry has turned his journey into a powerful narrative to help other parents navigate similar challenges. He is a board member of the Autism Caring Center and one of the founding families of North Fayette Pals, an organization dedicated to providing acceptance, love, and support for special needs children. Harry’s extensive community involvement includes roles such as the president of the local Parks and Rec Board and vice president of the Greek Orthodox Church in Weirton, West Virginia. His commitment extends beyond his local engagements, as he is also an author and a proactive voice for fathers grappling with autism diagnoses. His book and public speaking engagements focus on themes of hope, positivity, grit, and resilience, aiming to empower parents with a warrior mindset derived from his background in martial arts and personal experience.

Get the book by clicking here.

About Rob Gorski and The Autism Dad podcast:

Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys and the Founder and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, social media influencer, and respected public figure for the last 15 years.

Connect with Rob: theautismdad.link

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