Autism Dadcast: The Untold Reality of Profound Autism Parenting

Today Ben is joined by Andy and Gaz, hosts and founders of The
Autism Dadcast Podcast, which has quickly become a vital voice
for parents raising profoundly autistic children - gaining tens
of thousands of followers and millions of views in just weeks.
They share candid insights about parenting, grief, and the
day-to-day realities of life with children who have profound
autism, from navigating meltdowns and stimming to advocating in
school and in public.


Andy and Gaz reflect on the moments that may look small to an
outsider - a smile, a new word, a shared laugh - but are in
reality huge victories that shape their children’s lives and
their family’s world. This episode offers quietly powerful
perspectives on empathy, resilience, and the deeply human side of
raising children with profound autism.





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Host: Ben Branson


Production Manager: Phoebe De Leiburné


Video Editor: James Scriven


Social Media Manager: Charlie Young


Music: Jackson Greenberg


Head of Marketing: Kristen Fuller


00:00 Introduction


1:03 Why Andy & Gaz Created the Autism Dadcast Podcast


4:44 Parenting Profoundly Autistic Children: Gaz & Andy’s
Lived Experience


16:40 Processing Grief & Parenting Expectations for ND
Children


23:40 Public Reactions to Autistic Meltdowns, Stimming &
Neurodivergence


28:57 Being an Autism Dad: Advocating & Speaking Up on
Parenting Challenges


33:29 Home Life vs School Masking: Supporting Autistic Kids
Authentically


35:44 Understanding the Term “Profoundly Autistic” in Daily Life


41:36 Lessons Learned: How Andy & Gaz Navigate ND Parenting


47:06 Adjusting Life Around Autism: What Feels “Normal” Now?


54:12 The Future of Autism Dadcast & Growing Community Impact


56:06 Top 3 Parenting Tips for Raising Autistic Children
Effectively


58:10 Surprising Insights About Being an Autistic Parent


1:03:33 Andy & Gaz’s Green Dot Badges





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