The Autism Dadvocate podcast

What Dads of ASD kids should know about sports and physical activity for their kids

Nov 14, 2021

How can Dads keep an eye on the physical activity of their autistic kids? This is a challenge given that many ASD kids have issues with gross and fine motor skills.

In this episode, Paul interviews Shaun Danhouser, President and current Chair of TOPSoccer. They discuss the following:

The role of sports for ASD...

How Hollywood is Changing the Narrative on Depictions of Autism

Oct 31, 2021

The Ryan Express is a film about Robby, an autistic sixth grader, who can only move forward in his life by inventing a time machine to travel back and fix his biggest mistake. The film will star Kevin Sorbo and feature a surprise cameo from legendary baseball pitcher, Nolan Ryan.

They discuss the following:

What ASD Dads need to learn about their kids entering the workforce

Oct 10, 2021

In this podcast, Paul interviews Danny Combs, Founder & CEO of T.A.C.T. (Teaching the Autism Community Trades) He is also the father of an amazing son born on the spectrum.

Paul and Danny discuss the following:

Danny’s own journey as the father of an autistic son
The unacceptably high rate of unemployment...

The Spiritual Gifts of an ASD child - what deeper lessons Dads can learn from their autistic children

Aug 29, 2021

In this episode, Paul interviews Dominick Quartuccio, co-host of the “Great Man Within” podcast.

They discuss the 4 spiritual lessons Dom has learned from his special needs sister.

1). Forgiveness is Freedom

2). Make Joy a Priority

3). Receiving Begets Abundance

4). Different is...

The Life Autistic- what Dads can learn from an ASD father

Aug 21, 2021

Paul and Hunter discuss the following:

Hunter’s own story of growing up with ASD and his diagnosis
Hunters experience as an ASD Dad
How Hunter reacts when people say to him - “you don’t act autistic” or “you don’t look autistic”?.........
How does it feel when you’re “masking”?
What are the top 3...