Episodes 281
Avg. Duration 38m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.5 (113)
Since Jan 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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. Rob's work has been featured on The Tamron Hall Show, ABC News, BBC Worldwide, CNN, and Entrepreneur Magazine. New episodes drop every Wednesday, mixing personal stories, expert interviews, and actionable advice for autism moms, autism dads, caregivers, educators, and anyone supporting a neurodivergent child. Whether you're newly navigating an autism diagnosis or years into the journey, The Autism Dad podcast provides understanding, community, and education. Don't go this journey alone — tune in for a community committed to awareness, acceptance, and growth.

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S9E9 Seen&Heard | Mariam Shapera (S9E09)

Jun 03, 2026 13m

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…

S9E8 The Dad Who Built an App for His Autistic Son | Justin Bowman, VizyPlan (S9E08)

May 27, 2026 1h 6m

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…

S9E7 This Is What Level 1 Autism Parenting Can Look Like | Liz Covington (S9E07)

May 13, 2026 13m

Liz Covington's son Bennett was diagnosed with ADHD and ODD at age four. The autism diagnosis didn't come until he was ten. Now he's 18, in college, and just spent two hours shoveling the driveway in…

S9E6 We Rock the Spectrum (S9E06)

May 06, 2026 35m

She got kicked out of five indoor playgrounds with her autistic son. Then she built her own. Today, We Rock the Spectrum has over 200 sensory-friendly, inclusive gyms in eight countries, and her son…

S9E5 The Sensory-Friendly Multivitamin Built for Neurodivergent Kids | Brittyn Coleman (S9E05)

Apr 29, 2026 57m

If you have a neurodivergent kid who will only eat five foods, you already know that picky eater does not begin to cover it. The sensory processing, the oral motor challenges, the gut issues, the…

S9E4 This Is Not What We Were Told to Expect | Amol Deshpande (S9E04)

Apr 22, 2026 34m

What if you could get access to a Masters or PhD level BCBA for free, within 24 hours, from your phone? That is exactly what Amol Deshpande built after spending years fighting a broken system just…

S9E3 This Is What Level 1 Autism Parenting Can Look Like | Justin Bowman (S9E03)

Apr 15, 2026 18m

What does autism level one actually look like inside a real family's home? That is exactly what Justin Bowman, autism dad and founder of VizyPlan, is here to share. In this episode of Seen and…

S9E2 This Is What Level 1 Autism Parenting Can Look Like | Brandon Shaw (S9E02)

Apr 08, 2026 15m

What does it really feel like to fight for your child's autism diagnosis, navigate school battles, and find joy in a glove and a game of catch? In this episode of Seen and Heard, I'm joined by…

S9E1 Season 9 Kick Off | How We Met, Life Updates, and a Major Announcement | (S9E01)

Apr 01, 2026 49m

Season 9 of The Autism Dad Podcast kicks off with the episode you have been requesting for three years. Rob's girlfriend, partner, and biggest supporter — Kelly Clark — finally joins the show to…

S8E28 Raising Body Confident Kids with Autism and ADHD (S8E28)

Oct 01, 2025 56m

How do we help our neurodivergent kids feel confident in their own bodies? That’s the big question in this week’s episode of The Autism Dad Podcast. I’m joined by Dr. Whitney Casares, pediatrician,…

S8E27 Parenting Autism into Adulthood: My Son Gavin’s Journey at 25 (S8E27)

Aug 20, 2025 36m

In this episode of The Autism Dad Podcast, I sit down with my 25-year-old autistic son, Gavin, for a candid update on his journey. We talk about his transition out of a group home, what he’s learning…

Labeled and Loved: A Lifeline for Moms of Kids with Disabilities (S8E26)

Aug 13, 2025 37m

Parenting a child with disabilities often means putting your own needs last. But when you’re running on empty, burnout can take over and everyone feels the impact. In this episode of The Autism Dad…

S8E25 Autism and Water Safety: What Every Parent Needs to Know (S8E25)

Aug 07, 2025 41m

This week, we’re talking about something every autism parent needs to think about—but many don’t until it’s too late: water safety and wandering. If you’ve ever felt the panic of not knowing where…

The Day This Autism Dad Almost Gave Up (S8E24)

Jul 30, 2025 1h 12m

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Autism Dad Podcast, I open up about one of the darkest moments of my life—a time when the weight of burnout, single parenting, and undiagnosed ADHD…

S8E23 9 Year Old Aria Co-Hosts! Life, Laughter, and Lava Chicken (S8E23)

Jul 23, 2025 17m

Need a smile today? This episode is your dose of joy. Aria—my 9-year-old stepdaughter and fan favorite—is back on the podcast and taking over the mic. From overcoming her fear of water to her growing…

S8E21 Grandparenting on the Autism Spectrum: Support Without Overstepping (S8E21)

Jul 16, 2025 34m

In this powerful conversation, Rob talks with Jennifer Kaufman, educator, and grandmother to an autistic child - about the often overlooked but critical role that grandparents play in the lives of…

S8E20 What Siblings of Autistic Kids Wish You Knew (S8E20)

Jul 09, 2025 55m

When you’re parenting autistic children or kids with high support needs, it’s easy to wonder how it all impacts their siblings. Do they feel forgotten? Overwhelmed? Lost in the shuffle? In this…

S8E19 Neuroinflammation and Autism: What Every Parent Needs to Know (Part 2) S8E19

Jun 27, 2025 51m

Is your child struggling—and you’re not getting answers from “normal” tests? Hit play. This could change everything. In Part 2 of my powerful conversation with Dr. Theoharis Theoharides, we explore…

S8E18 Neuroinflammation and Autism: What Every Parent Needs to Know (Part 1) (S8E18)

Jun 11, 2025 59m

Could neuroinflammation be driving your child’s symptoms? This episode will change how you think about autism and health. In this two-part series of The Autism Dad Podcast, I sit down with Dr.…

S8E17 Real Talk: Parenting a Child with Down Syndrome (S8E17)

Jun 04, 2025 46m

Episode Summary: In this powerful and deeply human episode of The Autism Dad Podcast, I sit down with husband-and-wife team Jeremy Dyen and Dr. Mika Gupta, co-founders of Mama Bird, to explore the…

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