Spectrum in Camouflage

Spectrum in Camouflage

A podcast about navigating life raising a child with autism and the hunt for answers.

Recent Episodes

Nov. 27, 2025

CDC Autism Shock: Reaction and Honest Questions

Hey, What's Up! It’s Tommy. In this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage, I talk through the recent CDC autism-page update and how it hit me as a dad walking through autism every day. I unpack why this news stirred up so much em...
Nov. 20, 2025

Preparing for the Holidays with Kailee, Calm Routines for Our Autistic Family | E66

Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy. The holidays are coming, and I am here with my wife, Kailee, to talk about how we prepare our family for this season. We share what is working for Wyatt after a tough stretch post-anesthesia, how w...
Nov. 13, 2025

Navigating Autism with Kailee: Advocating Without Apology and Our Family’s Dental Visit Story | E65

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. Today I brought my favorite co-host back on the mic, my wife Kailee. We talk about the real stuff, like why our non-speaking autistic son, Wyatt, needs anesthesia for dental work, what recovery loo...
Nov. 6, 2025

Early Holiday Prep For Autism Families: Safety, Food, and Peace

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. Holidays can feel heavy for families like ours. In this early holiday prep episode, I open up about why November speeds by, how food and sensory triggers shape our plans, and what it looks like to ...
Oct. 30, 2025

Post-Anesthesia Regression in Autistic Kids, What Parents Should Expect | E63

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. Today I open up about a recent experience with my son, Wyatt, and what happened after his dental procedure that required anesthesia. I share how we saw short-term regression, what that looked like ...
Oct. 23, 2025

Four Daily Habits to Keep Your Mental Health Steady | E62

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. Life gets heavy. Work pulls one way. Parenting pulls another. Autism brings unique highs and hard days. In this episode I share four simple habits that helped me climb out of a rough season and kee...