Autism Daddy

I'm a 55 year old dad w/ a 22 year old son w/ autism. So I Find my rants on Substack at

[Autism Daddy @TheAutismDaddy]

In 2012 I wrote a blog post that helped thousands of autism families discover something their doctors never told them:
You can get a handicap parking permit if your kid has severe safety issues in parking lots.
I just updated it for 2025.
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[Autism Daddy @TheAutismDaddy]

Perk #7: Built-in excuse to be late to everything 😂
After 20+ yrs of autism parenting, I’ve perfected blaming my son when we’re running behind. Nobody can argue with ‘rough morning.’
Relaunching my speaking career. DM for bookings.
#AutismDad #DisabilitySpeaker

[Autism Daddy @TheAutismDaddy]

Perk #2 of raising a kid w/ autism: Skipping the lines at amusement parks.

I’m restarting my speaking career sharing the brutally honest reality of autism parenting. If your organization books speakers on disability, caregiving, or family resilience - let’s talk.

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[Autism Daddy @TheAutismDaddy]

THE AUTISM DADDY RELIGIOUS MANIFESTO https://t.co/tQaValHPuN

[Autism Daddy @TheAutismDaddy]

My Experiences w/ Antidepressants: Special Needs Parents Sometimes Need Help & That's OK https://t.co/Q61Elq0AIV

[Autism Daddy @TheAutismDaddy]

35 views in 2 hours. Guess the Twitter algorithm doesn’t remember me. 😂
If you’re one of my 2,800 followers and you’re actually seeing this - share it? Apparently Twitter thinks I’m spam

[Autism Daddy @TheAutismDaddy]

In 2012 I wrote a blog post that helped thousands of autism families discover something their doctors never told them:
You can get a handicap parking permit if your kid has severe safety issues in parking lots.
I just updated it for 2025.
Thread 👇

[Autism Daddy @TheAutismDaddy]

And yeah—I’m back writing after years away. Raw stories about severe autism. No inspirational BS. Link in bio. 👑

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We are targeting an 8:30 p.m. (ET) first pitch for ALCS Game 4. We are working with the Clubs to ensure that their pitchers have a suitable chance to warm up to hit that target.

[Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo @NYGovCuomo]

In Albany holding a briefing. Watch live: https://t.co/nYMLc2vTSI

[Autism Daddy @TheAutismDaddy]

Nice story of a great autism dad and his exceptional son... https://t.co/fZ5oPxdXBc

[Autism Daddy @TheAutismDaddy]

I might have posted this before but it’s a great story. And listen to the audio clip. https://t.co/uUYTlBbl4n

[Autism Daddy @TheAutismDaddy]

Let's go Alex! Running the Boston Marathon today! Autistic, non verbal and one of the fastest runners out there! I've become friends with Allie's parents Allan Schneider & Robyn Schneider. Mom even wrote a book... https://t.co/MDTb8Dj0wh

[Autism Daddy @TheAutismDaddy]

The National Council on Severe Autism which I am honored to be on the board of is now officially a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Online donations now accepted!!

Please donate & share! Every little bit helps! https://t.co/IDqyUFhWsI

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At the airport now, heading to Detroit for a keynote address at an autism conference! See you bright and early tomorrow in Troy MI! https://t.co/DOxP4X10xr

[Autism Daddy @TheAutismDaddy]

Nice post from my friend Debra Wallace of Wallace Media Services.... https://t.co/JuTErox8ro

[Autism Daddy @TheAutismDaddy]

GUEST POST "Why Autism Awareness is No Longer Enough" by Jenn Mitschke-Ethirveerasingam https://t.co/umSzkabbCW