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,…

In this week's episode, Master IEP Coach Kimberly Charles is on the show to help us better navigate the IEP process and answer some of your IEP questions. She has tons of advice that can help parents and IEP teams work better together. When we all work together, our kids benefit the most. About Kimberly Charles: Kimberly Charles is a Special Education Consultant and Master IEP Coach® who works with parents of children with special needs to support them through the special education process. Kimberly believes parents are the experts on their child and believes that their full participation in the special education process is vital to the success of their child.  Kimberly has taught special education to children in grades k through 8, in multiple states over the last 20…

In this week's episode, I spoke with Jason Brown about being a Dad and as well as his experience parenting his amazing autistic daughter. About Jason Brown: Jason Brown is the father of his beautiful, hilarious, incredibly smart 7-year-old daughter who was diagnosed with ASD at the age of 3. He is also the owner of Starling Studios, a recording studio, with a focus on Post Production for Film and TV and Podcast Production. 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: Do you…