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The Autism Dad

Rob Gorski
Autism
Parenting
Mental Health
Special Needs Financial Planning
Parenting Challenges
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Neurodiversity
ADHD
Nutrition
Special Needs Parenting
Early Intervention
Group Homes
Transition To Adulthood
Pathological Demand Avoidance
Apraxia
Non-Speaking Autism
Sibling Dynamics
ABA Therapy
Emotional Regulation
Guardianship

The Autism Dad podcast delivers autism parenting support, special needs advice, and real stories for families raising neurodivergent kids. Hosted by Rob Gorski — a single father to three autistic children and the voice behind the widely-read TheAutismDad.com blog (a lifeline for parents since 2009) — each episode offers honest insight into autism, ADHD, sensory needs, and special needs parenting. ... more

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Latest Episodes

"Accommodating these children is like giving them a lifeline, and these children are worthy of it."

Christine Bauereis didn't find out she was autistic and ADHD until her 30s. The clarity came the way it does for so many parents, after her own kids ... more

"Stop comparing the hard. Start validating the hard." That one line from Heidi Price might be the whole episode.

Heidi spent years in the autism community before she was a mom. She worked as a recreational therapist, and she married into a family th... more

Mariam Shapera is a family doctor. In medical school, she got one lecture on autism, and it was clinical and deficit-focused. Then she became an autism mom, and everything she thought she knew got rewritten by her own son.

In this Seen and Heard epi... more

Justin Bowman had a dream his son would be autistic before the boy was born. Years later, after his son Sawyer was diagnosed with level 1 autism, Justin did what a lot of dads only wish they could do. He built something to help.

Justin is back for a... more

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Recent Guests

Heidi Price
Parent in autism community, guest on Seen and Heard series
Autism family in North Carolina
Episode: Stop Comparing the Hard, Start Validating It | Heidi Price (S9E10)
Mariam Shapera
Physician and autism mom
Family doctor; autism advocate
Episode: Seen&Heard | Mariam Shapera (S9E09)
Liz Covington
Mother of four children, including autistic son diagnosed with high-functioning autism
Episode: This Is What Level 1 Autism Parenting Can Look Like | Liz Covington (S9E07)
Christopher Reyes
Owner of We Rock the Spectrum Clovis; autism dad
We Rock the Spectrum Clovis
Episode: We Rock the Spectrum (S9E06)
Dina Kimmel
CEO and founder of the We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym franchise
We Rock the Spectrum
Episode: We Rock the Spectrum (S9E06)
Amol Deshpande
CEO and founder of Frontera, AI company helping parents access quality care
Frontera
Episode: This Is Not What We Were Told to Expect | Amol Deshpande (S9E04)
Justin Bowman
Autism dad and founder/CEO of Viz yPlan
Viz yPlan
Episode: This Is What Level 1 Autism Parenting Can Look Like | Justin Bowman (S9E03)
Brandon Shaw
Autism dad from Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Episode: This Is What Level 1 Autism Parenting Can Look Like | Brandon Shaw (S9E02)
Dr. Molly O'Shea
Pediatrician, autism mom, and official pediatrician for Goldfish Swim School
Goldfish Swim School
Episode: Autism and Water Safety: What Every Parent Needs to Know (S8E25)

Host

Rob Gorski
Host of The Autism Dad; prominent advocate and writer centering autism parenting and family life.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 208 ratings
  • Love the show

    Thanks for your podcast, such a great show with guests full of relatable advice sharing journey, worries and triumphs with so much sincerity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    isadimond
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • For one thing, some of these reviews are WILD

    I’m an autistic child and I’m on the higher functioning side of the spectrum, my brother is not however. It’s interesting to see how different the disorder is in everyone and i appreciate the episode mentioning girls and boys with autism, since I didn’t get diagnosed till I was 12. Thank you <333

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nora :)))))
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Therapeutic Listening Experience

    Since I’m a father of two autistic children, I can relate to Rob, especially when he opens up emotionally in front of his guests about the struggles of raising kids with ASD. When the guests are parents, I love how they open up too as that emotional transparency shatters that unnecessary stigma.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike (Pennsylvania)
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative and enjoyable

    Love listening to Rob and his guests. Always lots of considered thoughts and helpful advice for parents of neurodivergent children.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stephstwogirls
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • He’s the Real Deal

    I love Rob’s heart for helping families around the topic of autism. His show never disappoints!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Axarring
    United States2 years ago

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Guests are seen as relatable and diverse, offering actionable insights.
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Stop Comparing the Hard, Start Validating It | Heidi Price (S9E10)
Q: What does a typical day in your house look like for your kids?
Heidi describes the morning routines, sensory triggers, and the need for flexible, anticipatory planning to avoid meltdowns, including time for stimming and transitional cues.
The Dad Who Built an App for His Autistic Son | Justin Bowman, VizyPlan (S9E08)
Q: What distinguishes VizyPlan from using several separate apps or binders?
VizyPlan aims to be a single source that integrates scheduling, visual routines, social stories, calendars, and regulatory tools, reducing the need for multiple apps and keeping data synchronized across family and provider workflows, thereby saving time and reducing stress.
The Dad Who Built an App for His Autistic Son | Justin Bowman, VizyPlan (S9E08)
Q: How does VizyPlan support both parents and clinicians in meetings like IEPs?
The app offers a transcriber to capture conversations, automatic translation of goals and objectives, and a provider module that aligns parents and clinicians around shared goals. It helps prepare questions, track decisions, and summarize what was discussed, so families don't miss critical details during meetings.
The Dad Who Built an App for His Autistic Son | Justin Bowman, VizyPlan (S9E08)
Q: Could you summarize what VizyPlan is and why you created it?
VizyPlan is a visual routine and planning app designed for neurodivergent families, created from the frustration and real needs observed in Justin's own life with his son. It started as a pragmatic solution to coordinate in-store shopping, appointments, and daily activities, then expanded into tools for advocates, providers, and social stories, all in one place to make navigating interventions and education more manageable.
This Is What Level 1 Autism Parenting Can Look Like | Justin Bowman (S9E03)
Q: Could you take a second and kind of introduce yourself? Tell us a little bit about who you are and your family, and then we're going to spend the next 15 minutes kind of getting a glimpse into what life is like for your autism family.
I'm Justin Bowman, founder and CEO of Viz yPlan. I have a son who is level one autistic, a daughter, and a wonderful wife. We live in central Massachusetts and navigate a busy schedule of providers, therapies, and everyday moments that show how different life can be for every family.

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A nurturing, practical show centered on autism parenting, family life, and navigating care. Episodes blend personal stories from autistic children and their families with expert interviews on therapies, education, safety, and everyday routines, offering actionable tips for caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals. Notable throughlines include the importance of routine, inclusive spaces, caregiver well-being, and real-world strategies for accessing services, navigating insurance and schools, and supporting siblings. The format often features parent and clinician perspectives, with a welcoming, down-to-earth tone that aims to reduce stigma and build community for families on a wide spectrum of experiences.

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1. Heidi Price
2. Mariam Shapera
3. Liz Covington
4. Christopher Reyes
5. Dina Kimmel
6. Amol Deshpande
7. Justin Bowman
8. Brandon Shaw

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