Unlearning How to Parent with Matt Davis

This week I am talking to Matt Davis, Co-Founder of Red Brick Road and Patron at ambitious for autism. But more importantly, for this interview, Matt is also the father of 14-year-old Isaac who was diagnosed with autism aged three. Matt talks to Sara about rebuilding his expectations and assumptions about being a parent.

As Isaac grows and as their family has grown Matt describes his parenting experience as one of unlearning, as fluid learning curve, always being redefined in part due to the fluid nature of autism itself. This fluidity has also altered how Matt approaches other aspects of his life and work, as his mind has become more attuned to challenging his own assumptions about things.

Matt also shares how his experiences with Isaac have helped him to shape the culture of inclusion at the business he co-founded including the hiring of a team member who is also autistic.

If you would like to read more of Matt and Isaac's story then please explore his blog. To learn more about autism please visit Ambitious About Autism and to donate to research into autism visit Autistica.

To read more stories from inspiring rebuilders then the book is available here.