Mother's Guide Through Autism
This podcast is to inspire, support, and build community for mothers raising children with autism. Brigitte Shipman is the host and creator of this podcast and it has been inspired by her son Joseph who has been living with autism for the last 32 years. Together, Brigitte and Joseph hope to offer mothers of autistic children hope for the future. They will be sharing what they have learned in their journey as well as have expert guests on the show to give you knowledge, resources, insights, and inspiration.
Mother's Guide Through Autism
Accepting the Diagnosis: An Autism Dad's Journey from Struggle to Strength with Harry Psaros
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If you are navigating an autism diagnosis with your child, you already know how heavy and isolating the journey can feel. But there is a side to this story we don't hear often enough: the father’s perspective.
In this episode, host Brigitte Shipman sits down with Harry Psaros—an autism father, advocate, board member for the Autism Caring Center, and best-selling author of “From Struggle to Strength: A Father’s Journey with Autism and the Power of Hope and Positivity.”
When a child is diagnosed, mothers and fathers often process their grief in completely different ways. Harry shares his mission to break down that barrier, open up the conversation for dads who are struggling to accept a diagnosis, and give families the tools to stay on the same team instead of growing apart.
If you are feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or looking for a reason to find hope in the middle of a hard day, this down-to-earth conversation will remind you that you are not alone in the wilderness.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Why fathers often react differently to an autism diagnosis and how to bridge the communication gap.
- Practical advice on keeping your marriage and relationship strong through caregiving stress.
- How to shift from survival mode to finding genuine hope, positivity, and resilience.
- The inspiration behind Harry’s book, From Struggle to Strength, and his advocacy work for families.
🔗 Resources & Links
Harry's Website:
https://www.harrypsaros.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/harrypsaros
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/harrypsaros/
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https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/chillandchat
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https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/book
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