Asking My Autistic Son How He Feels About Stuff (S6E40)

Published: Oct. 18, 2023, 9:26 a.m.

b"In this week\\u2019s episode, I sit down with Emmett, my 15-year-old autistic son, and we talk about the importance of self-care. I ask Emmett what he thinks about me making myself a priority, focusing on self-care, and having a personal life outside of the house. We also had a very personal conversation about my struggle with burnout earlier in the year and how I chose to handle it.\\n\\nAbout Rob Gorski and The Autism Dad podcast:\\nRob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys and Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, social media influencer, and respected public figure for well over a decade.\\nConnect with Rob Gorski: https://theautismdad.com\\n\\nToday's Sponsors\\nMeerkat Village\\nBeing a special needs parent often requires a superhuman ability to manage a ton of different things all at once. Between work, school, doctor appointments, therapies, our own self-care, and everything else life can throw at us, it can be tough to manage all these things. Don\\u2019t even get me started on trying to keep everyone communicating with each other. That\\u2019s where Meerkat Village can help.\\nThey say it takes a village and this is especially true for special needs families. Meerkat Village is a platform for android and iOS that helps to keep everyone in your village communicating and coordinating their efforts to support your child. Whether you\\u2019re tracking your child\\u2019s progress at school or brainstorming new strategies to help with behavioral concerns, Meerkat Village keeps everyone connected, and on the same page. It's all done inside one, easy-to-use, HIPAA and FERPA-compliant app.\\nFor more information, visit meerkatvillage.com \\nKinjo\\nKinjo transforms Roblox from mere gaming to a valuable learning platform. Aiming to make each gaming moment both fun and educational, Kinjo provides expert-reviewed content through seamless integration with a child's Roblox account. Games undergo rigorous evaluation by specialists, with top-rated ones receiving a 'Flames' rating for their educational quality. While playing, children earn Kinjo Coins, turning in-game accomplishments into tangible rewards. While kids enjoy the engaging content, parents gain insight into their child's gaming activities. Beyond being an app, Kinjo represents a leap in educational gaming, blending entertainment with deep learning. The basic version is free, with a premium Kinjo Plus option offering added benefits.\\nExplore the future of gaming at theautismdad.com/Kinjo and get a 10% discount on Kinjo Plus with code \\u201ctheautismdad\\u201d.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"