On this week's Parenting Q&A episode, the question I answered was "How do I talk to my daughter when she's been excluded from something because she's different?" Such a great question and I had a really hard time answering this because it hit really close to home for me and I get pretty emotional thinking about this. It's a tough question to answer but I did my best and I also talk about the importance of parents raising their kids to be loving, accepting, tolerant, inclusive, and empathetic little humans. About Rob Gorski and The Autism Dad podcast: Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys and Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, social media influencer, and respected public…

In this week's PSA episode, we dive into the inspiring collaboration between Easterseals SoCal and Angels Stadium with Alyssa Kavner, VP of Clinical Training and Quality at Easterseals. Explore how this partnership is revolutionizing the game-day experience, creating a more sensory-friendly environment that ensures baseball, America's favorite pastime, becomes a more inclusive and accessible event for everyone. Don't miss this exciting discourse on progress and inclusion. About Alyssa Kavner: Alyssa Kavner, MA, BCBA, with a decade in Autism Services leadership, currently serves as VP of Clinical Training and Quality at Easterseals SoCal. She oversees the IDEA department, focusing on reducing disparities in access and workforce diversity, and removing barriers to service access. Alyssa also leads community outreach and partnership development efforts across Southern California, including consultation with Angels Stadium for…

On this weeks Listener Questions Series episode, you asked me to talk about how to help autistic kids navigate a major life change like divorce. This is a complex issue and every situation is different. That said, I focus on 3 really important things that can help your autistic child adjust to something as life altering as divorce. About Rob Gorski and The Autism Dad podcast: Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys and Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, social media influencer, and respected public figure for well over a decade. Connect with Rob Gorski: https://listen.theautismdad.com. Mentioned in this episode: Quiet Mind: Introducing The Original Weighted Pillow by Quiet Mind, an innovative tool for easing anxiety, stress, ADHD,…

I’m currently renovating my studio and instead of taking this week off, I wanted to share a really inspiring interview I did with Nikki White on my Spcial Needs Ohio podcast. Nikki White is from Raising Raymie on Instagram and Facebook. Nikki is here to talk about her autism parenting journey, and share what life is like for her amazing family, from her perspective. About Nikki White: Nikki is a wife and mother of 3. She created the Raising Raymie pages to help further autism acceptance in honor of her 5 year old son Raymie, who was diagnosed with severe non-speaking autism and all those just like him. She was recently published in The Gratitude Journal created by Amanda Owen, for Mom's of children with disabilities trying to find joy…

On this week’s episode: Tara and Lauren are back by popular demand and we’re taking on topics that you sent in. Today we’re talking about finding balance when you have neurotypical and neurodivergent kids. It’s an incredibly emotional conversation filled with lots of tears and laughter. This hit very close to home for all three of us and I hope listening to us share our experiences reminds you that you’re not alone.  About Tara Reynolds: A devoted advocate and entrepreneur had a life-altering experience when her son was diagnosed with autism at 18 months. Disappointed by the lack of support on social media, she decided to create a comforting community, sharing her journey and becoming a beacon of hope for other special needs mothers. This led to the inception of…

In this weeks episode, I have a conversation with Mikey Goldman about what it’s like living with ADHD and anxiety. We talk about his journey, some of the struggles and what he’s learned. There’s a lot of really good insights in this episode. We also discuss how his experience lead him to invent the weighted pillow and build a company called Quiet Mind, in order to help other people struggling with ADHD, anxiety, autism, and sensory processing disorder. About Rob Gorski and The Autism Dad podcast: Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys and Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, social media influencer, and respected public figure for well over a decade. Connect with Rob Gorski: https://listen.theautismdad.com. About Mikey…

Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Dr. Whitney Casares, a renowned pediatrician, accomplished author/spokesperson with the American Academy of Pediatrics, and mother to an autistic child. She brings to the table not only her professional expertise but also her personal experience navigating the world of autism. Dr. Casares tackles your most pressing questions about sleep hygiene, revealing practical strategies to improve your child's sleep routine. Plus, she delves into the subject of melatonin, demystifying its role, benefits, and considerations. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or educator, this episode is packed with insights that could transform bedtime from a struggle to a breeze. Don't miss it! About Dr. Whitney Casares: Pediatrician, autism mom, and author of The Working Mom Blueprint: Winning at Parenting without Losing Yourself (American Academy…

So many of you have been asking for help managing meltdowns and Mightier is the best way for help kids learn the skills they need to avoid them in the first place. In this weeks episode, I share a remastered interview with Dr. Jason Kahn, PhD. Jason is developmental psychologist, Chief Science Officer, and Co-Founder at Mightier. I originally recorded this during COVID and but the information about Mightier is absolutely relevant today. Learn how Mightier uses biofeedback based video games to help kids learn to emotionally self-regulate. Learn More About Mightier Read My Mightier Review and the code “theautismdad” to save 10% off your order. About Dr. Jason Kahn, PhD: Dr. Jason Kahn, PhD is the Chief Science Officer and co-founder at Mightier. He combines his expertise in developmental psychology…

In this week's episode, I speak with Ethan Sack about his autism parenting journey. Next week I speak to his wife and learn about her experience from her perspective. It's really interesting how people can experience the same thing differently. About Ethan Sack: Ethan graduated from Parchment High School in 2001 and worked in the grocery business/food manufacturing until 2022 when I joined my wife’s business as co-owner of our adult foster care facility that we run out of our home. We currently live in Lakeview, Michigan and I have 3 children, Camron (17), Hayleigh (5), and Brigham (2).  About Rob Gorski and The Autism Dad podcast: Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys and Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger,…