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 Welcome to "The Autism Dad" podcast, hosted by Rob Gorski — a single father to three remarkable autistic children and the voice behind a widely-read blog that has been a lifeline for parents since 2010. With over a decade of firsthand experience, Rob's insights have not only impacted families worldwide but have also been featured on platforms like The Tamron Hall Show, ABC News, BBC Worldwide, CNN, and Entrepreneur Magazine. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for fresh episodes that delve into the complex world of autism and special needs parenting. This podcast serves as a safe haven, offering a blend of personal stories, expert interviews, and actionable advice. Whether you're a parent navigating the nuanced challenges of raising a neurodivergent child or simply someone looking to better understand the realm of autism, "The Autism Dad" podcast provides understanding, support, and education for all. Don't go this journey alone; tune in and become part of a community committed to awareness, acceptance, and growth.Rob Gorski Hygiène et vie saine Parentalité Psychologie Psychologie et psychiatrie Relations
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  • This Is Not What We Were Told to Expect | Amol Deshpande (S9E04)

    This Is Not What We Were Told to Expect | Amol Deshpande (S9E04)
    Apr 22 2026
    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 to get his own son diagnosed and into care. Amol is the founder and CEO of Frontera, a Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur who previously founded Farmers Business Network, growing it into a nearly four billion dollar company, and served as a general partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers. He pivoted his entire career after his son was diagnosed with autism at age two. In this episode, he shares what the journey has looked like over the past 12 years, why he believes the clinical community is failing parents at the moment of diagnosis, and why his son is now 14, badgering him to watch South Park, spending too much money at Shake Shack, and heading to a Knicks game. This is a conversation about hope, access, and what happens when a parent decides to do something about the system instead of just surviving it. What you will hear in this episode: • Why even a Silicon Valley entrepreneur with every advantage struggled to get his son diagnosed • How his son went from a serious autism diagnosis at age two to thriving as a teenager • Why the clinical community gets the moment of diagnosis completely wrong • Why a diagnosis label is a baseline, not a prophecy • How Frontera gives parents free access to expert BCBA support within 24 hours • Why community is one of the most underrated tools in the autism parenting toolkit • Rob shares his own sons' outcomes including what they were told would never happen ABOUT THE GUEST Amol Deshpande is a seasoned entrepreneur and parent of a child with autism. His personal experience navigating a fragmented and inefficient care system inspired the creation of Frontera, a suite of tools that harnesses technology to expand access to high-quality behavioral healthcare for families everywhere. Amol also invests in mission-oriented ventures through Divergent Investments, his family office. Before Frontera he founded and built Farmers Business Network into a nearly four billion dollar company with 1,000 employees from scratch. Prior to that he was a general partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, where he was the first investor in companies such as Beyond Meat and Axia Vegetable Seeds. ABOUT YOUR HOST Rob Gorski is the founder of The Autism Dad, a blog and podcast dedicated to supporting parents raising kids on the autism spectrum. As a dad of three autistic sons with over 25 years of experience, Rob brings lived experience, honesty, and heart to every conversation. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY If your mornings feel like a battle before the day even starts, I want to tell you about something that is genuinely changing that for families in our community. It is called VizyPlan, and it was built by a dad who gets it. The app uses AI to create visual routines with images of your actual child doing each step. Not stock photos. Not generic pictures. Your kid. Your home. Your routine. And it goes way beyond mornings. Calming tools, social stories, and advocacy support, it is all in one place. A real autism playbook for life after diagnosis. Your family's photos and information stay private and protected. VizyPlan was built with that in mind from day one. When your child can see their day before they live it, everything shifts. Visit VizyPlan.com/app to learn more and download the app. Use the code theautismdad to get your first month free. See your day. Mightier is a clinically proven app that helps kids build emotional regulation skills through biofeedback-based video games. It meets kids where they are and gives parents real tools to support them at home. Visit mightier.com and use code theautismdad22 for 10% off. ONE MORE THING My first book is coming. It is called Your Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism: Real Talk, Support and Next Steps from a Dad Who Has Been There, and it is everything I wish I had when we were in the thick of it. You can get updates, early access information, and preorder details at theautismdad.com/book. Go check it out. If you found this episode helpful, please follow The Autism Dad Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Visit listen.theautismdad.com for past episodes, resources, and ways to support the show. Produced in partnership with Frontera.
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    35 min
  • This Is What Level 1 Autism Parenting Can Look Like | Justin Bowman (S9E03)

    This Is What Level 1 Autism Parenting Can Look Like | Justin Bowman (S9E03)
    Apr 15 2026
    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 Heard, Justin gives us a 15-minute glimpse into life with his son Sawyer, who is turning six and diagnosed autism level one. Sawyer is the kid they call the mayor at school because he just wants to say hi to everyone. He is also a kid who went from completely nonverbal to holding full conversations in under three years, carries a full alphabet soup of providers, and battles a deep self-awareness that sometimes makes him avoid the very things he wants to do most. Justin also makes a point in this episode that stopped me cold: being seen and heard in the autism community is not a level playing field. Zip code matters. Access matters. And until we recognize that, we are missing something important. What you will hear in this episode: • Sawyer's journey from nonverbal to conversational in under three years • Why his follower mentality is both his biggest strength and his parents' biggest worry • The full support team keeping Sawyer thriving inside and outside of school • Why self-awareness in an autistic child can be both remarkable and heartbreaking • What autism level one really looks like when the diagnosis label does not tell the whole story • Why comparison is the thief of joy in the autism community • Why being seen and heard is not equal for every autism family regardless of diagnosis level ABOUT THE GUEST Justin Bowman is the founder and CEO of VizyPlan, a visual routine and planning app built for the neurodivergent community, and Associate Director of Product Management at Chewy. He is an autism dad based in central Massachusetts with his wife Danielle, a speech-language pathologist, and their two children, Sawyer, who is turning six and diagnosed autism level one, and Peyton, who is four. ABOUT YOUR HOST Rob Gorski is the founder of The Autism Dad, a blog and podcast dedicated to supporting parents raising kids on the autism spectrum. As a dad of three autistic sons with over 25 years of experience, Rob brings lived experience, honesty, and heart to every conversation. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Mightier is a clinically proven app that helps kids build emotional regulation skills through biofeedback-based video games. It meets kids where they are and gives parents real tools to support them at home. Visit mightier.com and use code theautismdad22 for 10% off. If you found this episode helpful, please follow The Autism Dad Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Visit listen.theautismdad.com for past episodes, resources, and ways to support the show.
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    18 min
  • This Is What Level 1 Autism Parenting Can Look Like | Brandon Shaw (S9E02)

    This Is What Level 1 Autism Parenting Can Look Like | Brandon Shaw (S9E02)
    Apr 8 2026
    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 Brandon Shaw, an autism dad from Orlando, Florida, who shares a candid, unfiltered look at life with his seven-year-old son Mason, who is diagnosed level one but often teeters between one and two. Brandon opens up about the moment everything changed, the silence that followed diagnosis, and the small victories that keep his family moving forward. What you will hear in this episode: How Brandon and his wife Alyssa fought for Mason's autism diagnosis after being turned away by two pediatricians Why there was no roadmap after diagnosis and how the family built one on their own The everyday reality of raising two brothers, one neurotypical and one autistic, under the same roof How Mason went from an autism-specific pre-K unit to a mainstream first-grade classroom with an IEP Why small wins, like answering how his school day went or grabbing a baseball glove, mean everything What Brandon wishes the outside world understood about Mason and the autism community Why Brandon believes advocacy is a team sport and how community support changes everything ABOUT THE GUEST Brandon Shaw is an autism dad living in Orlando, Florida with his wife Alyssa and their two sons, Mason, age seven, and Hunter, who is nearly three. Mason was diagnosed as autistic around age three and a half after his family fought to be heard by multiple doctors. Since diagnosis, Brandon and Alyssa have dedicated themselves to learning, advocating, and celebrating every step of Mason's journey. Brandon is passionate about breaking autism stigmas, building community, and reminding other parents that they are not alone. ABOUT YOUR HOST Rob Gorski is the founder of The Autism Dad, a blog and podcast dedicated to supporting parents raising kids on the autism spectrum. As a dad of three autistic sons with over 25 years of experience, Rob brings lived experience, honesty, and heart to every conversation. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY VizyPlan — If your mornings feel like a battle before the day even starts, check out VizyPlan. Built by a dad who gets it, VizyPlan uses AI to create visual routines with photos of your actual child. Visit VizyPlan.com/app and use code theautismdad to get your first month free. If you found this episode helpful, please follow The Autism Dad Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Visit listen.theautismdad.com for past episodes, resources, and ways to support the show.
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    15 min
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