Comic Book Heroes: Dad, Son with Autism, Create Series
The Adventures of Jake Jetpulse feature a superhero with autism, inspired by the illustrator's son and his nightmares.
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Advocating For Engaged Fatherhood With David Hirsch
Today on the Dads with Daughters Podcast we spoke with David Hirsch, founder of 21st Century Dads and the Special Fathers Network.…
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Help Kids with Autism Cope with Change with These Tips
Aaron Sheldon and his son, Harry, offer five tips to help kids with autism cope with a change in routine in a…
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Disability Rights Movement Can Inform Today’s Parenting
Americans with Disabilities Acts turns 30 in 2020. Lessons can be learned from those who inspired naysayers to back disability rights.
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Becoming Superheroes of Central Park Save the Day for Father, Son
Dressing up as comic book crimefighters sparks imaginative play in at-home father and his autistic son as they makes friends, make better…
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Never Say Autistic Kids are ‘Just Brats’
Some people simply dismiss an autistic child as just being a brat. A parent of a child on the autism spectrum explains…
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Daughter’s Cleft Lip Makes Dad Question What is “Normal”
“Normal” gives a statistical concept an inappropriate emotional connotation. I don’t want that burden placed on my little girl with her cleft…
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My Special-Needs Son on the Run
Although brain damage from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome left him clumsy and afraid to ride a bike, my special-needs son proved to be…
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NYC Member Astacio Wins ‘Dads Matter’ Award from Mayor
With special guest (expectant dad), Henrik Lundqvist from the NY Rangers Dads matter – not just on Father’s Day, but everyday in…
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Autistic Daughter is Perfect in Her Father’s Eyes
A father recounts finding out why his young daughter shunned his embrace and grew easily frustrated. She was autistic.
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