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What My Autistic Son Thinks of Person First Language (S6E44)
FromThe Autism Dad
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23 minutes
Released:
Nov 1, 2023
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Podcast episode
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In this insightful episode of "The Autism Dad" podcast, Rob Gorski and his 15-year-old son, Emmett, delve into the hotly debated topic of Person-First vs. Identity-First Language in the autism community. Offering unique perspectives as a parent of three autistic children and an autistic teen, they explore the emotional and societal implications of the words we choose to describe autism. Tune in to discover how language shapes our understanding and why it matters.Guest Expert:Emmett GorskiEmmett Gorski is a 15-year-old autistic advocate and the son of Rob Gorski, the influential blogger and podcast host behind "The Autism Dad." Passionate about raising awareness and understanding of autism, Emmett brings a unique, firsthand perspective to the conversation. Articulate and insightful, he has been featured on "The Autism Dad" podcast, where he discusses topics ranging from identity-first language to the daily challenges and triumphs of being autistic. With a keen interest in technology and a natural ability to connect with people, Emmett is not only a voice for autistic teens but also an inspiration for families navigating the complexities of autism.Hosted by Rob Gorski:Rob Gorski, a devoted single father to three incredible autistic sons, is the Founder and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. As a multi-award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, and influential social media figure for over a decade, Rob continues to share his family's journey, providing insights, resources, and support to the autism community.Connect with Rob: https://theautismdad.comYou can find all past episodes anywhere you get your podcasts.Here are a few options.Apple PodcastSpotifyHow to listen on your favorite app:Download your favorite app and search for “ The Autism Dad”. Hit the subscribe button to be notified of all new releases. This prevents you from always having to search.Alternatively, you can visit the official website at https://listen.theautismdad.com. Everything is there as well.Today’s Sponsors:Mentioned in this episode:Learn More: GoallyThe Goally tablet is focused on fostering independence in kids without the distractions of ads, social media, or potentially harmful content. Unlike Kindle and iPad tablets, Goally's Tablet exclusively features educational apps like Khan Academy, Duolingo ABC, and Starfall, and is entirely controlled by parents. Goally's Kids Calendar helps kids with things like task management. Kids also learn life skills through video classes and pre-made routines, enhancing their independence.
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Released:
Nov 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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My Son Had His Wish Granted (S1E3): In this episode, I share a very emotional interview I gave last year during the annual Wish-A-Thon. We were helping raise awareness and money for an amazing organization called Wishes Can Happen. They grant wishes to local children with life-threatening or terminal health conditions, like my oldest. It's very difficult to talk about but it's so important to raise awareness for organizations like Wishes Can Happen. They do amazing work and what they provide children like my son, as well as families like mine is beyond measure. This is our story.Wishes Can HappenYou can read all about our trip https://www.theautismdad.com/?s=wishes+can+happen&submit=Search (here).All the pictures for our trip can be found https://www.theautismdad.com/2017/10/16/wishes-can-happen-trip-2017-all-pictures/ (here).http://bit.ly/2ZPjjAx (Support This Podcast)You can find me: https://my.captivate.fm/theautismdad.com (theautismdad.com)Twitter: https://twitter.com/theautismdad by The Autism Dad