Episode 62. The Autism Dad
Rob Gorski’s three sons are on the Autism Spectrum. When he first learned about autism, he was angry, bewildered and often felt alone. He poured his thoughts and feelings into a blog he never imagined anyone would read, but they did. In 2020, he launched his podcast … the Autism Dad.
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Rob Gorski’s three sons are on the Autism Spectrum. When he first learned about autism, he was angry, bewildered and often felt alone. He poured his thoughts and feelings into a blog he never imagined anyone would read, but they did. In 2020, he launched his podcast … the Autism Dad. Rob is with us today to share his journey, to introduce us to his sons, and to assure families who enter the world of autism they are not alone.
His website is https://listen.theautismdad.com/
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Books:
It Takes a Village: How to Build a Support System for Your Exceptionaal Needs Family
by Amy Nielsen
Your Defiant Child: 8 Steps to Better Behavior
by Russell A. Barkely, PhD and Christine M. Benton
Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents
by Russell A. Barkely, PhD
Winning Cooperation from Your Child: A Comprehensive Method to Stop Defiant & Agressive Behavior in Children
by Kenneth Wenning, PhD
BLOGS:
Debunked Vaccine Study
https://www.vox.com/2018/2/27/17057990/andrew-wakefield-vaccines-autism-study
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/autism-vaccine-link-debunked
Meltdowns:
Episode 13 How to Handle a Child’s Meltdown with Doug Noll
TV and Film
Tyson’s Run (release 3.11.22) starring Major Dodson, who has autism
Rain Man starring Dustin Hoffman
The Good Doctor starring Freddie Highmore
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Rob Gorski
Founder/CEO/Host
Rob is a single dad of three amazing boys who just happen to be autistic. Since 2010, Rob has been sharing his family's autism journey via his multiple award-winning blog, The Autism Dad. After writing more than 13,000 articles, Rob expanded into the world of podcasting as another means of connecting with parents across the globe. https://listen.theautismdad.com/
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