Did you know that over 75% of parenting conversations about autism center on moms? But what about dads—especially those raising neurodivergent kids as primary caregivers? In today’s episode, we hear the rarely shared perspective of a father navigating the highs, heartbreaks, and hope of raising autistic children.
Greer sits down with Rob Gorski—widely known online as The Autism Dad—a father & advocate who has spent over a decade documenting his real, raw journey of raising autistic children.
Rob brings honesty, wisdom, and warmth to a conversation that is both deeply personal and universally needed.
In this episode, Rob and Greer talk about:
- Why we don’t hear enough from fathers in the ND parenting world
- How Rob became the primary caregiver for his autistic children
- The emotional weight of “fix it” culture and silent grief
- What parenting out loud really looks like, in all its messy beauty
- Celebrating small wins and shifting family roles
- Why dads deserve safe spaces to speak
Greer and Rob explore what it means to parent autistic children through a father’s eyes, diving into the emotional weight of being a primary caregiver in a world that often overlooks dads in neurodivergent families. They unpack the evolving nature of parenting roles, especially when traditional gender expectations don’t fit, and talk openly about the mental health challenges that can come with caregiving. Their conversation touches on the importance of honest, real-time parenting moments, the value of celebrating small wins, and the deep need for community and connection among families navigating autism, ADHD, and neurodiversity.
Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of how fatherhood is experienced within the world of neurodivergent parenting, especially when dads take on caregiving roles that society often overlooks. Rob’s vulnerability highlights the pressure men can feel to fix what isn’t broken, and how that narrative can lead to quiet grief and burnout. This episode reminds us that parenting doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful—sometimes, the interruptions and chaos are what make it real. It’s also a powerful example of how conversations like this can break stigma, encourage emotional honesty, and challenge outdated parenting expectations. Most importantly, it reassures listeners that showing up with love, consistency, and authenticity is enough—and that no one is alone in this journey.
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