Welcome to
‘Confessions of an Autism Dad’ Podcast
We’re Talking About Laundry!
Within this confessional, Tony addresses his obsession for doing Dante's laundry and how this monotonous chore is a labor of love for a father who is still coping with the transition of accepting the new and limited role in his child's life. The latest "How is Dante doing" report is given as well as a new segment called "The Autism Top Ten List".
Decoding Dante
This episode, Decoding Dante, explores the never-ending detective work that Autism parents endure in understanding their child’s wants and needs while navigating their nonverbal child through a cruel and derogatory world. Tony Danna later addresses the importance of differentiating between mild autism and those who are profoundly autistic within the bedlam of social media and pop culture.
Overkill
Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years. Confessions of an Autism Dad returns from a short hiatus. Tony Danna explains the paranoia involved with raising a nonverbal 5-year-old with profound autism. The episode concludes with the introduction of two new segments, “How is Dante doing?” and “The Spectrum Perspective”.
It was the Best of Times; It was the Worst of Times
Tony reminisces over the last few years of his marriage, and the end of the innocence for Dante. The days of taking comfort in having the assurance and security of both parents living under the same roof are numbered, and Dante has no idea of what mayhem is in store for him.
The New Normal
More of Dante's back-story is revealed in this the second episode of "Confessions of an Autism Dad." Tony Danna scratches the surface on the many adjustments both Father and Son have made the past 7 years, and the new adjustments both must make within the "New Normal".
I Hate Visiting Dante
In the premiere episode of Confessions of an Autism Dad, host Tony Danna offers a raw and vulnerable "peek behind the curtain" of life as a parent to a child with severe, non-verbal autism. Tony introduces his son, Dante, and discusses the heart-wrenching transition of moving him into a residential living facility.
Mission Statement
In this introductory trailer for Confessions of an Autism Dad, host Tony Danna sets the stage for a forum dedicated to support, empathy, and advocacy. Recognizing that being an autism parent can often feel isolating, Tony offers this podcast as a reminder that families are not alone. This episode serves as a "peek behind the curtain" for a wide audience.