I'm a 55 year old dad w/ a 22 year old son w/ autism. So I Find my rants on Substack at https://xitter.gq/t.co/P9aXx76SiQ
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In 2012 I wrote a blog post that helped thousands of autism families discover something their doctors never told them:
You can get a handicap parking permit if your kid has severe safety issues in parking lots.
I just updated it for 2025.
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Perk #7: Built-in excuse to be late to everything 😂
After 20+ yrs of autism parenting, I’ve perfected blaming my son when we’re running behind. Nobody can argue with ‘rough morning.’
Relaunching my speaking career. DM for bookings.
#AutismDad #DisabilitySpeaker
Perk #2 of raising a kid w/ autism: Skipping the lines at amusement parks.
I’m restarting my speaking career sharing the brutally honest reality of autism parenting. If your organization books speakers on disability, caregiving, or family resilience - let’s talk.
#AutismDaddy
My Experiences w/ Antidepressants: Special Needs Parents Sometimes Need Help & That's OK substack.com/@theautismdaddy…
And yeah—I’m back writing after years away. Raw stories about severe autism. No inspirational BS. Link in bio. 👑
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We are targeting an 8:30 p.m. (ET) first pitch for ALCS Game 4. We are working with the Clubs to ensure that their pitchers have a suitable chance to warm up to hit that target.
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In Albany holding a briefing. Watch live: pscp.tv/w/cpZnyjIyNjcxMDN8MV…
Nice story of a great autism dad and his exceptional son... facebook.com/story.php?story…
I might have posted this before but it’s a great story. And listen to the audio clip. npr.org/2019/04/12/712257871…
Let's go Alex! Running the Boston Marathon today! Autistic, non verbal and one of the fastest runners out there! I've become friends with Allie's parents Allan Schneider & Robyn Schneider. Mom even wrote a book... facebook.com/AutismDaddy/pos…
The National Council on Severe Autism which I am honored to be on the board of is now officially a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Online donations now accepted!!
Please donate & share! Every little bit helps! facebook.com/story.php?story…
At the airport now, heading to Detroit for a keynote address at an autism conference! See you bright and early tomorrow in Troy MI! facebook.com/163509233676885…
Nice post from my friend Debra Wallace of Wallace Media Services.... parade.com/864968/debrawalla…
GUEST POST "Why Autism Awareness is No Longer Enough" by Jenn Mitschke-Ethirveerasingam theautismdaddy.com/why-autis…