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Autisable Dads is a long-running conversation series where fathers in the autism community share what daily life actually looks like — from the small wins nobody else notices to the hard nights nobody talks about. Joel Manzer hosts and brings on guest dads to dig into what it means to show up, mess up, and keep showing up again. There's no script and no judgment — just dads talking honestly with other dads.
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S4 E16 Finding Joy
Ever get that feeling that some days you are the bird, and other days you're the parked car? Let's face it, we all have those days. But what is incredible is my son's ability to find joy in the midst of all the craziness. Of course, there are moments where the sensory issues are a bit much, but...
Apr 24, 2022
S4 E13 Employing Autistic Individuals to Preserve Priceless Memories
When my mom died, I inherited the title of the family genealogist. I also inherited countless photo albums and videos. For many years she spent countless hours researching her side of the family in order to reach a specific goal - to prove that she could be a member of the DAR (Daughters of the...
Apr 1, 2022
S4 E12 Communication is Key
My son loves his letters. Let's just say, even after several years, he is fascinated by anything dealing with the alphabet. He also loves to go on car rides that can often last a couple of hours. These rides would calm his nerves, and provide a change of pace from the usual sensory inputs. When we...
Mar 25, 2022
S4 S11 Knowing Your Limitations: Getting Legal Help
Several years ago I received a call from an autism mom who had a major issue with her son's school. It seemed the police got involved, and she needed some serious help. This is what happens when you're a part of the autism community for a while, people think you know what to do in these situations....
Mar 18, 2022
S4 E10 Identifying What Autism Families Need
I'm cautiously cynical these days. My in-laws gave me a sign to hang on the wall in my office that reads "Sarcasm, just one of the services I offer". Yeah, they know me well. Maybe it's a GenX thing, I don't know. Some of us are just built this way. (On a side note, I put it as a free service...
Mar 11, 2022
S4 E9 Never Underestimate Resolve
Have you ever watched someone and said, “Well, that’s new!” I found myself saying this phrase constantly in the past few years while watching my son, and I asked myself why that may be. You see, it’s easy to assume someone’s ability - or inability - based on our perception of what their...
Mar 4, 2022