Spectrum in Camouflage
A podcast about navigating life raising a child with autism and the hunt for answers.
Recent Episodes
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Oct. 1, 2026
Part 2 - Dad Talk with Tyler Hudson: Standing At The Gate | Episode 111
Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy. Today, I’m sitting down with Tyler Hudson for part two of a conversation about autism parenting, advocacy, grief, and what it looks like to keep asking hard questions without losing our compassion for people who see things differently. We also get into some controversial questions around vaccine safety, research, and autism causation, not because I think every family has to agree with me, but because I believe parents should be able to look deeper, tell their story, a
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Sept. 24, 2026
Dad Talk with Tyler Hudson: The Missing Lyrics | Episode 110
Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Tyler Hudson for some real dad talk about communication, grief, hope, and what it means to keep showing up when autism parenting feels like a long road with no clear timeline. We talk about the progress our sons are making through spelling, the fear that comes with trying one more thing after so many disappointments, and why I’m learning to value one word, one sign, or one small step instead of chasing a deadline. I also open up
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Sept. 17, 2026
Spell to Communicate: Our First Sessions With Wyatt | Episode 109
Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy. This week, Kailee and I are sharing something that has brought a lot of hope into our home: Wyatt’s first few sessions with Spell to Communicate. As parents of a non-speaking autistic child, we have spent years learning how much communication can exist without words, but the possibility that Wyatt may someday be able to spell, type, or text what is on his mind feels incredibly powerful. I’m talking about what we saw in those first sessions, the way his teacher gives c
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Sept. 10, 2026
Can Autism Be Genetic? Asking the Questions Parents Are Afraid to Ask
Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy. This week, I’m talking about hope, progress, and some of the hard questions I keep asking as a dad raising a son with profound autism. A simple moment with Wyatt and a chip full of salsa reminded me that the little wins in autism parenting can actually be monumental, especially when you’ve spent years working, worrying, and wondering what the future might hold. I also share some of the questions I’ve been wrestling with about genetics, environmental factors, regressio
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Sept. 3, 2026
Cedar Point with Jessie and a New Hope for Wyatt | Episode 107
Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy. This week, Kailee and I are looking back on a summer that felt like a real gift to our family, from quiet afternoons at home to a first Cedar Point trip with Jessie that reminded me how valuable time together really is. We also talk honestly about one of the hardest parts of autism parenting: accepting that sometimes our family cannot do everything together, while refusing to believe that “not yet” means “never.” I share what we have learned about being intentional wi
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Aug. 28, 2026
The Story That Changed How I See Work and Providing for My Family | Episode 106
Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy. Time keeps moving faster, and as a parent, I find myself thinking more about whether I’m spending enough time with my kids, working too much, or doing enough to prepare for their future. Those questions can get even heavier with autism parenting and special needs parenting because I know some of our children may need support long after we’re gone, and that responsibility can make it hard to know when enough is enough. In this episode, I’m sharing how my faith, my bus
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