Autism Dadcast

• Autism Dadcast Ep. 10 – EHCP Chaos, SEND Unit Fears & The Joy of Counting to 100

  Double digits, baby! Episode 10 is here – just the two of us this time, back to basics and diving deep into the absolute mess that's unfolding with EHCP reforms.We’re unpacking:The rumours (and real fears) around scrapping EHCPs in mainstream schoolsSEND units replacing legal protection for autistic kidsHow the government and media are playing divide and conquerMPs doing photo ops while families panicAnd the dark history we really don’t want to go back to…But it’s not all doom. There’s hope and joy too – like Thomas counting to 100 (yes, really!) and Lydia smashing new milestones. We talk about those small moments that hit you like a freight train and why screen time and spoons can be a big deal.This one's raw, funny, furious, and emotional – exactly what this podcast is all about.👇 Drop us a comment, share your thoughts, and join the community. We're all in this together.#AutismDadcast #EHCPReform #SENDCrisis #AutismParenting #Neurodiversity #DadsOfAutisticKids #SpecialNeedsParenting

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• Autism Dadcast Ep. 9 - Fighting for Your Kid: Ben's Raw Story of Cancer, Autism, and Dad Life

  Welcome to Episode 9.5 of the Autism Dadcast. Yeah, 9.5. Because Gaz forgot to hit record the first time.Luckily, second time was even better.This week we’ve got Ben on — pro wrestler, cancer survivor, autism dad.Ben shares:How being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 30 changed his whole outlook on lifeHis “miracle” son Ethan, born against the odds during COVIDThe brutal reality of feeling useless when Ethan was in hospital as a newbornNavigating EHCP chaos (wrong names and all)Choosing special school over mainstreamThe constant fight to get Ethan the right supportMeltdowns in Tesco vs getting body-slammed in the ringHonest chats about denial, guilt, and learning what worksHis wife being “like a dog with a bone” when fighting the local authorityIt’s raw. It’s real. It’s proper dad stuff — the stress, the laughs, the wins that keep you going.If you're a parent of an autistic child, you’ll get it.If you're not, you’ll learn a lot.Hit subscribe and join us every Thursday at 6pm for new episodes.Autism Dadcast: Honest, vulnerable, sometimes funny conversations about fatherhood, autism, and everything in between.Listen on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.#AutismDadcast #AutismParenting #Neurodiversity #SEND #Fatherhood #Podcast

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• Autism Dadcast Ep. 8: "Diagnosing the Kids... and the Dad"

  -Jason joins us this week to talk about fighting for his daughter's autism diagnosis – and ending up with one himself.We talk about:- The EHCP process and being that parent who won't stop calling- Navigating mainstream school with selective mutism- Figuring out what's autism and what's learned behaviour in siblings- Meltdowns at the school gate- Trying (and failing) at gymnastics, then finding joy in swimming- Getting an adult autism diagnosis and looking back at childhood- Why dads need something just for them to copeHonest, raw, funny in places, and very real.Watch the full episode and don't forget to subscribe for more real talk about autism parenting.#AutismDadcast #AutismParenting #SEND

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• Autism Dadcast Ep. 7 – Mario Kart, Meltdowns & Autistic Joy with Allan

  In our first ever guest episode, Allan told us about his lad’s Mario Kart obsession.He’s not just watching it — he’s directing it.From character selection to track choice, he’s there whacking the corner of the telly like it’s a touchscreen.Shouting out names. Repeating catchphrases. Telling Allan exactly what to press and when.It’s not a game to him.It’s a system. A world he understands.And he’s in control.It’s moments like this where you really see how our kids engage with the world — their own way, their own rules.And it’s bloody brilliant.#AutismDadcast #MarioKartMagic #AutismParenting #FirstGuestEpisode #NeurodivergentJoy #SENDParenting #AutisticVoices #ParentingWins

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• Autism Dadcast Ep. 6 - “Day Trips, Holidays, and Total Meltdowns”

  This week, Gaz and Andy get into the chaos behind what most people call "a nice day out."Whether it’s a quick trip to the park or the dream of a family holiday, when you’ve got an autistic child, it’s never just that simple.From public toilet refusals and changing nappies in the middle of Telford Town Park, to weighing up whether a flight to Dubai is worth the stress — they talk through it all.The meltdowns, the judgment, the moments that break you — and the small wins that make it just about worth it.If you’ve ever planned five backup options for one day out, or said “not yet” to a holiday because you know how hard it’ll be — this one’s for you.

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