Navigating Grief with Neurodivergent Kids (S8E03)

Join Rob Gorski, The Autism Dad, and grief specialist Sylvia Moore Meyers as they discuss the challenges and strategies for helping neurodivergent kids navigate grief and loss. Sylvia, an autistic mom herself, shares her personal experiences and insights into how we can better support our children during difficult times. General Timeframes: Beginning: Rob and Sylvia discuss the challenges neurodivergent kids face with grief. Mid-episode: Sylvia explains how we can help kids understand and process grief, loss, and trauma. Towards the end: Rob and Sylvia discuss Sylvia's book, Gold Scars, and how it can help families navigate grief. About Sylvia Moore Meyers: Sylvia Moore Meyers is a grief specialist, coach, and author. She is also an autistic mom. She has a Master's degree in human services with a concentration in crisis…

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The Power of SPARK: How Autism Research is Changing Lives (S8E02)

Join Rob Gorski, The Autism Dad, in a conversation with Dr. Pamela Feliciano, Scientific Director of SPARK for Autism. Dr. Feliciano, an autism mom herself, shares her personal journey and insights into SPARK's groundbreaking research. Discover how SPARK is connecting families with researchers to accelerate breakthroughs in autism understanding and support. Learn how you can get involved and contribute to this vital initiative. General Timeframes: Beginning of the episode: In the first 10 minutes, Dr. Feliciano shares her personal journey as an autism mom and discusses her son Dylan's progress. Mid-episode: Around the 20-minute mark, the conversation shifts to SPARK's mission and goals, exploring how the initiative is advancing autism research. Towards the end: In the final segment, you'll hear how families can get involved with SPARK and contribute to…

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How Telehealth is Changing Autism Evaluations (S8E01)

Episode Summary: In this episode of The Autism Dad Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Taylor Day, a licensed child psychologist specializing in autism evaluations and therapy via telehealth. We dive into the growing accessibility of remote autism evaluations, how telehealth compares to in-person assessments, and how it helps families stuck on long waitlists. Dr. Day shares insights from her personal and professional experiences, the importance of supporting the whole family, and why we must shift the conversation around parental emotions and autism diagnoses. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • How telehealth is transforming autism evaluations • Why remote assessments can be just as effective as in-person visits • The role of parental emotions and why grief and acceptance can coexist • How parents can navigate diagnosis waitlists and start…

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