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I'm Rob Gorski — a father of three autistic sons in Northeast Ohio and the voice behind The Autism Dad since 2009. For 25+ years I've been writing about what autism parenting actually looks like: meltdowns, IEPs, grief, advocacy, and the small daily moments that don't make it into clinical guides.
This site is the archive: 13,000+ blog posts, twice-weekly podcast episodes, and the upcoming Quarto-published book (December 2026). Most of what you find here was written from the parking lot of a hospital, an IEP meeting, or a 3am couch — not a content brief.
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Families around the world turn to The Autism Dad for real-life support and practical guidance.
Real Talk, Support, and Next Steps from a Dad Who's Been There
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.
Release date
December 29, 2026
Hardcover · Quarto Publishing Group
Honest reflections and practical advice from our journey.
The specific fears autism parents are carrying in 2026, from HHS seeking our kids' medical records to Medicaid cuts, the vaccine myth going official, and threats to special education, plus the facts behind each one and what you can actually do.
Jun 13, 2026
RFK Jr. and HHS are pursuing access to identifiable medical records for most Americans to study a debunked vaccine-autism link, when anonymized data already answers the question. So why do they want the names? Here's what's happening, why it should worry every parent, and what you can do today.
Jun 8, 2026
Autism awareness, acceptance, and understanding aren't enough anymore. With research funding cut 26%, Medicaid under threat, and a proposed federal autism registry, the autism community needs real action. Here's what that looks like, from Governor Shapiro's executive orders in Pennsylvania to the concrete steps every family and ally can take today.
Apr 23, 2026
Someone asked me to share my favorite parenting moment. The moment that came to mind wasn't my favorite for a long time. It took time and distance to get there. But now it's one of my favorite memories of my son Gavin.
Apr 20, 2026
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Trusted Partnerships
We partner with organizations that share our mission of supporting autism families with evidence-based tools and resources.
Clinically validated biofeedback games that teach kids to manage big emotions. Built by child psychologists at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
Mightier has helped thousands of families reduce meltdowns and build lasting emotional skills.
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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