Autism Dadcast Ep. 2 – Grief, Acceptance, and the Power of Community

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<p>In Episode 2 of the Autism Dadcast, Gaz and Andy open up in the rawest way yet. What started as a place to vent and find sanity has quickly become a lifeline for other dads—and mums—navigating the world of autism parenting.This episode explores: </p><p>• The moment of acceptance—and the emotional fallout that comes with it </p><p>• How grief shows up in unexpected ways when parenting an autistic child </p><p>• The emotional toll on relationships and the tough conversations couples face </p><p>• That feeling of isolation… and why dads especially struggle to talk • The power of the comments section and how strangers helped shift their perspective </p><p>• Practical advice on gathering evidence early and preparing for the EHCP process </p><p>• A heartfelt look at the recent EHCP reforms and the fear it’s causing in the SEND communityExpect tears, laughter, F-bombs, and honest truths.</p><p>This isn’t a podcast about having the answers. It’s about finally asking the questions out loud—and finding out you’re not the only one thinking them.</p><p>Watch. Reflect. Share. Comment.</p><p>Let’s keep the conversation going.</p><p>#AutismDadcast #AutismParenting #SEND #EHCP #MentalLoad #ParentingUnfiltered</p>