Dads Talk Autism: Raising Special Needs Children

04/25/23 • 57 min

In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the Dads Getting Coffee podcast is dedicating an entire episode to discussing the unique challenges and rewards of parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder. Our panel of fathers interview a special guest dad who understands the uniqueness of raising a child with special needs. He will share his experience navigating the often complex and eye-opening world of special needs parenting, from understanding the diagnosis to finding the right resources and support. Join us for an honest and informative conversation on "Dads Talk Autism: Navigating Special Needs Parenting".
Donation Link: Alex’s Minions – South Florida Autism Charter School (sfacs.org)
Source Material:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Data and statistics on autism spectrum disorder. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/data.html
American Academy of Pediatrics. (2019). Autism Spectrum Disorder: Tips for Parents. Retrieved from https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/Autism/Pages/Autism-Spectrum-Disorder-Tips-for-Parents.aspx
Autism Speaks. (n.d.). What Is Autism? Retrieved from https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism
National Institute of Mental Health. (2021). Autism Spectrum Disorder. Retrieved from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd/index.shtml
South Florida Autism Charter School. (n.d.). Homepage. Retrieved from https://www.sfacs.org/

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Data and statistics on autism spectrum disorder. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/data.html
American Academy of Pediatrics. (2019). Autism Spectrum Disorder: Tips for Parents. Retrieved from https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/Autism/Pages/Autism-Spectrum-Disorder-Tips-for-Parents.aspx
Autism Speaks. (n.d.). What Is Autism? Retrieved from https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism
National Institute of Mental Health. (2021). Autism Spectrum Disorder. Retrieved from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd/index.shtml
South Florida Autism Charter School. (n.d.). Homepage. Retrieved from https://www.sfacs.org/

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