Finding His Independence (S6E38)
b"In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my 23-year-old autistic son, Gavin, for a deeply personal conversation. We delve into his aspirations, hopes, and vision for independence. Gavin's insights not only shed light on his unique journey but also resonate universally, offering inspiration to all. Join us as we uncover the profound meaning of independence from Gavin's perspective and celebrate the milestones, big and small, that shape his path\\nAbout Rob Gorski and The Autism Dad podcast:\\nRob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys and the Founder 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\\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"