This week, join us as we dive deep with Laurie Cramer, Executive Director of The Autism Society of Greater Akron.

On this week's podcast, join me as I sit down with Brett Powell. After my conversation with Jamie Lewis Smith last week about her autism parenting experiences, Brett steps in to share the story of how he and Jamie united their families, offering his personal perspective on the journey. About Brett Powell: BrettPowell has always been passionate about helping the special needs community. He spent several years working as a behavior coach and support to adults with developmental disabilities. As luck would have it, he fell in love with the mother of an autistic child and, eventually, they became a family.Brettpossesses a unique perspective as someone who has worked with the special needs community navigated dating a parent of a child with developmental disabilities, blended families, and is now raising…

Continuing from last week's chat with Jamie Lewis Smith, Brett reveals the journey of uniting families with an autistic child.

On this week’s episode, we learn all about my friend Jamie Lewis Smith’s experience, raising her autistic son. We talk about the challenges and the victories. We also talk about what blending families with her partner Brett has been like. Next week, I talk with Brett and learn what this journey has been like for him, from his perspective. About Jamie Lewis Smith: Jamie Lewis Smith, Ph.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and the founder and CEO of Pixel Leadership Group, a leadership and organization development firm based out of Youngstown Ohio. She is a contributing member of the Forbes Coaches Council, a published author, and an international speaker on the topics of leadership, assessment, and change. Most importantly, Jamie is the mom of an awesome geography-loving autistic 8-year-old, Beckett,…

Jamie Lewis Smith shares her journey raising her autistic son

Welcome to "The Autism Dad Ohio," I’m Rob Gorski. Building on the success of my award-winning blog and podcast, "The Autism Dad”, this localized edition supports Ohio families on their autism parenting journeys. As a single dad of three amazing autistic kids, I've been the go-to resource for parents navigating neurodivergence across the globe since 2010. "The Autism Dad Ohio “connects you with essential resources, education, and support that will help you on your journey.You’ll also hear inspiring stories from families just like yours, all across Ohio, reminding you that you’re not alone. So Don't miss out — new episodes drop every Friday. Subscribe on your favorite podcast listening app and visit theautismdad.com for more information.