Confessions of an Autism Dad

Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years. Confessions of an Autism Dad returns from a short hiatus. Tony Danna explains the paranoia involved with raising a nonverbal 5-year-old with profound autism.  The episode concludes with the introduction of two new segments, “How is Dante doing?” and “The Spectrum Perspective”.

Tony reminisces over the last few years of his marriage, and the end of the innocence for Dante. The days of taking comfort in having the assurance and security of both parents living under the same roof are numbered, and Dante has no idea of what mayhem is in store for him.

More of Dante's back-story is revealed in this the second episode of "Confessions of an Autism Dad." Tony Danna scratches the surface on the many adjustments both Father and Son have made the past 7 years, and the new adjustments both must make within the "New Normal".

In the premiere episode of Confessions of an Autism Dad , host Tony Danna offers a raw and vulnerable "peek behind the curtain" of life as a parent to a child with severe, non-verbal autism. Tony introduces his son, Dante, and discusses the heart-wrenching transition of moving him into a residential living facility. With startling honesty, Tony explores the complex emotions behind the ph...

In this introductory trailer for Confessions of an Autism Dad , host Tony Danna sets the stage for a forum dedicated to support, empathy, and advocacy. Recognizing that being an autism parent can often feel isolating, Tony offers this podcast as a reminder that families are not alone. This episode serves as a "peek behind the curtain" for a wide audience, including: Autism Families and F...