
What does autism mean to YOU? part 1
From Beyond the Spectrum.. every age, every need by Beyond the Spectrum...every age, every need
February 18, 2026 · 1h 0m · Season 1 · Episode 4
About this episode
Shawn and Maurice discuss the personal challenges of parenting a child with autism in the first part of a two-part episode.
UPPORT THE SHOW & EXPERIENCE UNIVERSAL DESIGN We are proud to partner with BILLY Footwear, a brand that truly embodies the spirit of Beyond the Spectrum. After a spinal cord injury, co-founder Billy Price set out to create shoes that were stylish, high-quality, and—most importantly—accessible to everyone. Get 10% OFF your purchase at checkout here: https://billyfootwear.com/?ref=beyond-the-spectrum 🐺 JOIN THE DEN: MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP A dedicated space for men to find community, share experiences, and navigate the journey of life on the spectrum together. Register for our next meeting here: https://sites.google.com/view/welcometotheden/home ABOUT THIS EPISODE What does autism mean to you? In the first of a two-part episode, Shawn & Maurice have a REAL conversation about the challenges of being a parent to a child with autism, what that might look like between 2:00 AM and 3:00 PM, what it means socially, and how it's challenged their respective marriages... all the while acknowledging that the answer and experience is different for each person. Remember... you're not alone, you're one of u
People in this episode
Hosts: Shawn, Maurice
Topics covered
- autism
- parenting
- social challenges
- marriage
- community support
Keywords
- autism
- parenting
- challenges
- support group
- marriage
Sponsors
BILLY Footwear
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Beyond the Spectrum, MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP
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