Spectrum in Camouflage
A podcast about navigating life raising a child with autism and the hunt for answers.
Recent Episodes
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Aug. 7, 2026
The Tragedy of Parker Wells | Episode 103
Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy. There are some episodes that are harder to record than others, and this is one of them. Today I'm talking about a story that hit incredibly close to home as the father of an 11-year-old non-speaking autistic son. The heartbreaking loss of Parker Wells reminded me that one of the greatest fears in autism parenting is that a child who elopes could disappear in a matter of moments. I hope this conversation encourages special needs parenting communities, first responders
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July 31, 2026
Bedtime Battles and Autism: Practical Tips That Helped Our Family
Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy. If you're living through sleepless nights with your autistic child, I want you to know something right away. You're not alone, and there is hope. In this episode, Kailee and I open up about one of the hardest seasons we've ever faced as parents. For years, sleep felt impossible. We dealt with endless nighttime wakeups, anxiety, exhaustion, bedtime battles, and wondering if life would ever feel normal again. Now that Wyatt is 11 years old, we can finally look back a
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July 24, 2026
Dad Talk with Evan Rosenblum | From TMZ to Full-Time Dad, Finding Purpose Through Special Needs Parenting
Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy. Today I had the privilege of sitting down with fellow special needs dad, Evan Rosenblum. You may recognize Evan from his years as an executive producer at TMZ, but behind that successful career is a father whose life changed forever when his daughter Sydney was born at just 25 weeks. She lives with severe cerebral palsy and is nonverbal, yet her life is filled with joy, determination, and purpose. This conversation is about so much more than diagnoses. It's about fat
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July 17, 2026
Episode 100! Hope, Healing, and Forward Motion
Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy. I honestly can't believe we're celebrating 100 episodes of Spectrum in Camouflage. What started as a simple idea has become something much bigger than I ever imagined. Looking back over these past two years, I'm incredibly thankful for everyone who has listened, shared an episode, or reached out with your own story. In this special episode, Kailee and I reflect on how this podcast began, what we've learned along the way, and why hope continues to be the foundation o
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July 10, 2026
With Kailee: The Busiest Weekend of the Year
Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy. I hope you're having a great week! This episode is a little different because Kailee joins me to look back on one of the busiest and most emotional weekends of our year. We talk about our hometown festival, our annual 5K for Autism, raising a child with profound autism, and learning to let go of unrealistic expectations. If you've ever felt like your family's life doesn't look like everyone else's, this conversation is for you. We share what we've learned about find
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July 3, 2026
Independence Day Reflections, Family, and Finding Hope
Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy. Happy Independence Day! I hope you and your family have an incredible Fourth of July weekend. This week, I'm sharing a little bit of what's happening in our world as our hometown Fireman's Festival kicks off. Serving our community has always filled me with purpose, and it's a reminder that investing in the next generation matters. More importantly, I want to share some exciting progress we're seeing with Wyatt. For years, sleep has been one of our biggest challeng
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