Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!

Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.

We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones.

 In this episode:

In this episode, we review and discuss the Netflix documentary The Carman Family Deaths, focusing on how it portrays Nathan Carman and the role autism may have played in how he was treated, understood, and judged. With guests Lonnie and Jennifer White, we explore the true crime details, the legal questions the documentary raises, and whether the narrative around the Carman case feels complete or biased. We share our thoughts on guilt vs. innocence, how autistic adults are often misunderstood in high-stress situations, and what Netflix got right—and wrong. We close with a heartfelt Thanksgiving message from our typically developing son to his autistic big brother.

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Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!

Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.

We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones.

 In this episode:

In this raw and honest episode of The Autism Parent Club Podcast, we open up about something many autism parents quietly carry: the reality that we may never be “empty nesters.” As our friends step into midlife with new freedom—traveling more, rediscovering hobbies, or simply having fewer day-to-day responsibilities—we’re facing the opposite truth. Our son will always live with us, and our home will never be an empty nest.

We share how this truth hit us again during Chris’s birthday, a milestone that should have been the start of a new chapter—but instead reminded us that our life path looks different. Not wrong. Not less. Just different.

Inside the episode, we talk about:

• What it feels like to grieve the traditional empty-nest season

• How midlife changes when you’re still full-time caregivers

• Why we’re not excited about grandbabies yet (and why that’s okay)

• The emotional and physical exhaustion that comes with lifelong caregiving

• How to hold both the sadness and the possibility

• How to create a meaningful, extraordinary life even when your nest will never be empty

We share some of the questions guiding us as we redefine this season of life:

“We can still dream big—it’s just going to look different than someone else’s empty nest. Our nest will never be empty.”
“How can we make the most extraordinary life given our circumstances?”
“What if we try something different?”

If you’re an autism parent wondering how to build a fulfilling future while still being a caregiver—this episode will help you feel seen, understood, and less alone.

Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone.

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Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!

Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.

We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones.

 In this episode:

In this honest episode of The Autism Parent Club Podcast, we open up about the ongoing journey of toilet training our profoundly autistic son — at age 18. We talk about what’s helped, what hasn’t. We also discuss the sensitive but common issue of fecal smearing (poop smearing) — what might cause it, how we’ve learned to respond with compassion instead of shame, and the emotional toll it can take on families. If you’re parenting a nonverbal or profoundly autistic child who still struggles with toilet training, bowel accidents, or toileting regression, this episode will help you feel less alone and more supported on the journey.

Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone.

 Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!

Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.

We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones.

 In this episode:

In this episode of The Autism Parent Club Podcast, we’re talking about finding joy in autism parenting, even when life feels overwhelming. We realized that when we’re laser focused on problem-solving, we might be missing some of the beautiful, joyful moments that are part of our autism journey too. Together, we explore what joy looks like in autism, how to shift your mindset from stress to gratitude, and simple ways to rediscover connection, peace, and hope in daily life. If you’re an autism parent, autism mom, or part of an autism family feeling tired, burnt out, or stuck in survival mode, this episode will remind you that joy is still possible — even on the hard days.  
Whether you're at the beginning of your autism parenting journey or deep in the trenches, this podcast is here to offer you support, solidarity, and hope. Come sit with us.

Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone.

 Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!

Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.

We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones.

 In this episode:

Being an autism parent can feel like living inside a constant guessing game. In this episode, we share our personal story of navigating two tough months when our son was stuck in an aggressive, unpredictable funk — and how, after trying everything from sensory supports to medication tweaks and routine changes, he suddenly came out of it. The mystery? We still don’t know what worked. Now, just as his mood has lifted, we’re facing a new challenge — a major toileting regression. This honest conversation is for every autism mom or dad who’s ever felt like they’re doing endless trial and error, just hoping to find what helps. We talk about the emotional roller coaster of autism parenting, the pressure to “figure it out,” and why sometimes doing your best really is enough.

Whether you're at the beginning of your autism parenting journey or deep in the trenches, this podcast is here to offer you support, solidarity, and hope. Come sit with us.

Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone.

 Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠

Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!

Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.

We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones.

 In this episode:

If you’ve been feeling exhausted, short-tempered, or just done, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we’re talking about autism parent burnout — what it really looks like, why it happens, and how to find your way through it with compassion and hope. Caring for a child with autism can be beautiful and deeply meaningful, but it can also bring caregiver fatigue, emotional overwhelm, and constant stress that few people truly understand. We'll share a bit about our own family’s experience, why burnout is completely normal for autism moms and dads, and a few practical things you can do to start feeling like yourself again. We’ll talk about giving yourself permission to rest, lowering the bar, and getting support — whether that’s from a friend, a therapist, or a life coach for autism parents. You don’t have to go through burnout alone. There’s strength within you, and there’s a community here that gets it. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone.

 Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠

Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!

Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.

We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones.

 In this episode:

This week on the Autism Parent Club Podcast, we’re talking about one of the biggest debates in the autism community: Should the autism spectrum be split? Many families of children with profound autism feel their experiences, daily struggles, and support needs are vastly different from those labeled high-functioning or Level 1 autism. Others worry that separating the spectrum could increase stigma, weaken autism acceptance, and undo years of progress toward inclusion. In this heartfelt conversation, we explore both sides — from the DSM-5 changes that merged Asperger’s and autism into one diagnosis, to what families, self-advocates, and professionals are saying now. Whether you’re parenting a non-speaking child or supporting an independent autistic teen, this episode will help you see the full picture of what it really means to live on the autism spectrum today.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone.

 Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Instagram: ⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠

Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!

Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.

We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones.

 In this episode:

This week on the Autism Parent Club Podcast, we’re opening up about a tough season in our home — our non-speaking son has been more dysregulated lately, showing increased aggression toward himself and others. We’re walking through how we’re working with his school and autism center to figure out what’s going on, one careful step at a time. From adjusting medication timing and testing possible pain or food sensitivities, to collecting daily behavior data and collaborating with his team, we’re sharing the real-life process of trying to understand the why behind challenging behaviors. If you’ve ever wondered how to handle sudden behavior changes in an autistic child, or felt unsure where to start when your child seems “off,” this episode will help you feel less alone — and more equipped to problem-solve with compassion and curiosity.Whether you're at the beginning of your autism parenting journey or deep in the trenches, this podcast is here to offer you support, solidarity, and hope.

 Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone.

 Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Instagram: ⁠@autism_unabridged⁠

Download my FREE guide: ⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!

Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.

We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones.

 In this episode:

This week we’re sharing about our recent trip to a family wedding — and all the ups and downs that came with it. From the big decision of whether we should all go, to navigating the airport, managing tough moments, and finding creative ways to make the event work for our whole family, we take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like. In the end, the experience was challenging, beautiful, and absolutely worth it. If you're skeptical about traveling with your profoundly autistic child we'll show you what's possible! 

Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the podcast, this heartfelt episode is filled with real-life autism parenting insights, emotional resilience, and ways to get involved with our growing community.

Whether you're at the beginning of your autism parenting journey or deep in the trenches, this podcast is here to offer you support, solidarity, and hope.

 Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone.

 Email us: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ 

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠ 

Instagram: @autism_unabridged

Download my FREE guide: 5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!

Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.

We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones.

 In this episode:

In this episode of the Autism Parent Club Podcast, we dive into the recent Trump and RFK Jr. press conference on autism from the perspective of parents raising kids on the spectrum. The autism community is buzzing with questions about Tylenol use during pregnancy, the potential role of leucovorin in autism treatment, and how political leaders are shaping the conversation around autism research and policy. We’ll share our reactions, what the science currently says, and what it could all mean for families navigating autism today.  

Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the podcast, this heartfelt episode is filled with real-life autism parenting insights, emotional resilience, and ways to get involved with our growing community.

Whether you're at the beginning of your autism parenting journey or deep in the trenches, this podcast is here to offer you support, solidarity, and hope.

 Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone.

 Email us: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ 

Facebook: ⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠ 

Instagram: ⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠

Download my FREE guide: 5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent.

Visit ⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.