Ep. 63 – The Emotional Toll of Autism Dads

In this episode of Autism for Badass Moms, host Rashidah welcomes Ivan Lopez, a booking and transportation commander at Westchester County Department of Corrections, to discuss the rarely addressed emotional toll on autism dads. Ivan shares his personal journey of raising his son, Mateo, who is on the autism spectrum, and provides insight into the challenges, triumphs, and the importance of support and therapy for fathers.

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