April is World Autism Awareness Month.

In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, host Kevin Neoh opens up about his journey as a parent to a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Through raw storytelling and practical wisdom, Kevin explores the emotional, financial, and mental shifts that come with navigating a diagnosis many families never expect.

You’ll hear:

• The early signs and diagnostic journey of autism

• Emotional responses parents often carry: guilt, fear, denial — and what comes after

• Why therapy is still worth investing in, even if autism isn’t “curable”

• The power of neuroplasticity and early intervention

• Common myths about autism that need to be challenged

• Real-world financial planning strategies for autism families

• How to support your child without losing yourself in the process

• Tools like cash flow modeling, special needs trust planning, and values-based spending.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, professional, or ally, this episode is an invitation to reframe your understanding of autism, of planning, and of love that adapts and grows.

Resources:

Spotify: Beyond Investment - Role of Financial Life Planner

Apple Podcast: Beyond Investment - Role of Financial Life Planner⁠

Spotify: Give Every Ringgit a Job

Apple Podcast: Give Every Ringgit a Job

Spotify: Turning Money Stress to Money Success

Apple Podcast: Turning Money Stress to Money Success

Adapting Together Podcast on Spotify

Adapting Together Channel on YouTube

Adapting Together on Apple Podcast

More information on Assessment and Diagnosis for Autism

Simple Screening Tools for Parents on Autism Risk Screening

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Autism Awareness Month

03:17 The Journey Begins: Personal Story of Diagnosis

14:38 Emotional Rollercoaster: Coping with the Diagnosis

21:09 Figuring out the next move

23:34 Understanding Autism: A Neurodevelopmental Perspective

25:51 Why spend the money on Therapy?

29:08 Neuroplasticity: The Brain's Ability to Learn

33:29 The future is Fluid but not Fixed

37:05 Navigating 4 Phases of Life Transitions

41:02 Practical Steps for Financial Planning and Support

46:42 The Importance of Caregivers' Well-Being

49:19 Balancing Self-Care and Parenting

52:05 Financial Planning Ideas for Families with Special Needs

01:04:11 The Journey of Parenting and Learning from Children

01:06:00 Announcement