Tony Danna

Confessions of an Autism Dad

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As soon as Dante was diagnosed with autism, I began journaling his daily behavior as best I could in order to keep track of things that worked and didn't work for him. I recorded every observation where I felt the details could help him, whether it was a milestone or a setback. Eventually, the journal also became a sanctuary for me, where I could vent. Throughout Dante's Journey I came to realize that journaling served me as a therapeutic outlet.

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Tony Danna

Episodes

Overkill 19.06.2026 47:09

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”.

It Was the Best of Times; It Was the Worst of Times. 01.05.2026 42:49

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.

The New Normal 24.04.2026 35:50

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".

I Hate Visiting Dante 02.04.2026 21:20

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...

Mission Statement 02.04.2026 2:12

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...