The Autism Dadvocate Podcast

About The Autism Dadvocate Podcast

In this podcast, Paul Carroll, Creator & Founder of AutismDadvocate.org, discusses topics that truly matter to fathers of autistic children.

Publisher

Paul Carroll

Category

health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Nov 2020

Latest episode

30 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 58 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   30 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Is Autism Really More Common in Boys? Rethinking the Numbers and Myths

   Host Paul and Maya Talukdar from Harvard Medical School explore why autism appears more common in boys, discussing diagnostic biases and the "female protective effect" to help parents identify signs and seek earlier support.

2. 

   27 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Autism and Health Care: What Parents Need to Know Before the ER, the Hospital, or the Doctor's Office

   What should parents know before bringing an autistic child to the ER or doctor's office? This episode offers real-world strategies and expert insight to help you advocate for better care. In this episode, Paul sits down with Mojdeh Mostafavi, a Master of Public Health (MPH) candidate at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, to explore how and why the health care system often falls short for autistic patients—and what parents can do to better prepare. Drawing from both her academic training and personal experience growing up with a brother on the autism spectrum, Mojdeh offers practical, compassionate guidance for families facing medical visits, hospitalizations, and emergencies. Together, they discuss: Why traditional health care environments can be especially difficult for autistic individuals How parents can prepare for doctor's visits, procedures, and ER situations The often-overlooked transition from pediatric to adult care—and why it matters What autism-informed care really looks like (and how it benefits the whole family) Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or health care professional, this conversation will give you actionable insights to advocate more effectively and create better experiences for autistic patients.

3. 

   21 Dec 2025

   When Career Collides with Fatherhood

   What happens when years of neurodiversity advocacy collide with the reality of raising an autistic child? In this episode, Paul talks with Charles Kransberger, a neurodiversity expert and father, about his journey and insights. They explore practical strategies for supporting autistic children, planning for the future, and creating meaningful opportunities at home, in school, and in the workplace. Plus, Charles shares his vision for a more inclusive world—and what parents and organizations can do today to make it real. Charles personal journey as a neurodiversity advocate His perspective as a Dad and how it reframed his view of autism after working in the Field for years Neurodiversity in Practice — Insights from the Field Charles' practical advice for Dads The Future of Neuroinclusion

Inside a recent episode

Is Autism Really More Common in Boys? Rethinking the Numbers and Myths

Published 30 Jul 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So now this gets a little bit more to the genetic sides of things. So autism is a disease that, as you know, many scientists are really interested in understanding, especially from a genetic perspective. And what that looks like in practice is that it's been a lot of taking children with autism or adults with autism, getting blood samples and then trying to look at their DNA and understanding what genes could be associated with autism. And one of the really striking finding that's emerged over the last two decades or so, that's about how long we've had these autism sequencing studies going, is that females with autism tend to have more changes in their DNA or mutations associated with autism than males with autism. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

39 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

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Quality

76

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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