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So Your Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism

From someone who knows what it feels like to sit in a doctor's office and hear those words and have no idea what comes next.

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Honest reflections and practical advice from our journey.

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#Autism Discussions7 min read

Autism Action Month 2026: Why Awareness and Acceptance Aren't Enough Anymore

After 25 years of raising three autistic sons, I'm done debating whether April is Autism Awareness Month or Autism Acceptance Month. While we argue over names and symbols, autism research has been cut by 26%, families are losing therapy services overnight, and Medicaid is being gutted. It's time to stop debating and start demanding. This April, I'm calling it Autism Action Month - because without action, awareness and acceptance are just words.

By Rob Gorski · Apr 10, 2026

Autism Parenting Insight7 min read

It’s Autism Acceptance Month. Here’s What That Actually Means for Families Like Mine.

Autism Acceptance Month 2026 is about more than awareness. An autism parent of 25 years breaks down Medicaid threats, federal funding updates, and what families actually need right now.

By Rob Gorski · Apr 6, 2026

Announcements3 min read

I Wrote a Book. Here's What That Means to Me

After almost 20 years of blogging about autism parenting, I'm finally writing a book. It's called So Your Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism, and it's real talk from a dad who's been there. Here's what it is, what it isn't, and what it means to me.

By Rob Gorski · Apr 6, 2026

What to do when your kids’ “safe foods” are not available

Many parents dread the moment when a child’s usual “safe food” disappears from the grocery shelf, the restaurant menu, or the kitchen cupboard. Some children eat only a narrow group of foods,...

By Rob Gorski · Mar 17, 2026

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Clinically validated biofeedback games that teach kids to manage big emotions. Built by child psychologists at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

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Visual scheduling and routine planning tools designed for neurodivergent families. Helping kids and caregivers see their day with clarity and confidence.

Purpose-built visual tools that empower neurodivergent individuals to plan independently.

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