Understanding Autism: A Dad's Journey with Iain Girvan

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Understanding Autism: A Dad's Journey with Iain Girvan

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11 minutes 48 seconds

9 months ago

Understanding Autism: A Dad's Journey with Iain Girvan

Iain Girvan reflects on his experience as a father navigating his youngest child's autism, PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), ADHD, and sensory processing challenges.

Iain candidly shares the journey of recognizing the signs of autism, the struggles in the school system, the hurdles with diagnosis, and daily life adaptations. He also discusses the formation of support groups for fathers and strategies to flourish despite the challenges.

Moreover, Iain emphasizes the importance of understanding, empathy, and tailored support for children with PDA and other neurodivergent conditions.

You can watch the full episode here:

Note that this was originally posted on Kultura Incident.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o57kQSSC9h4

Listen to the audio:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nRpdPsE8o4A2Kq8YbJbWW