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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 1H 38M

Autistic Dad. Neurodiverse Family. Talk with Dr. Christopher Wyatt | Parenting & Advocacy Unfiltered

from What If You Could · host What If You Could Podcast

Join us for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation with Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt, an Autistic self-advocate, educator, researcher, and devoted father of two neurodiverse daughters. As someone living with autism, ADHD, and physical disabilities, Dr. Wyatt brings a rare and powerful perspective on parenting, education, and the evolving understanding of Neurodiversity.With more than 150 speaking engagements and 15 years of consulting under his belt, Dr. Wyatt shares how his personal and academic journey has shaped the way he parents, advocates, and teaches others about the real-life experiences of neurodiverse families.From navigating outdated stereotypes to advocating for inclusive education systems, Dr. Wyatt challenges misconceptions and empowers parents, educators, and allies to think differently, act compassionately, and listen more deeply to those who experience the world in unique ways.________________________________________🧠 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:• What it’s really like to parent as an Autistic person• The evolution of autism diagnoses and how they impact identity• How schools still fail neurodiverse children—and how to fight for change• Why firsthand experiences matter in conversations about autism• The power of clear communication, structure, and self-advocacy• Insights from Dr. Wyatt’s blog The Autistic Me and his academic work________________________________________🎓 About Dr. Christopher Wyatt:• Autistic advocate & father of two neurodiverse children• Ph.D. in education, MFA in digital media, and MA in composition & rhetoric• Founder of The Autistic Me blog (since 2007)• Consultant for schools, nonprofits, and businesses• Public speaker with over 150 appearances• Researcher and thought leader on autism, inclusion, and instructional tech________________________________________📩 Connect with Dr. Wyatt:🌐 https://linktr.ee/cswyatt#AutisticDad #Neurodiversity #ParentingAutism #AutismAcceptance #ChristopherWyatt #TheAutisticMe #AutismAwareness #ADHDFamily #InclusionMatters #NeurodivergentVoices #ParentingJourney #AutismEducation #AutisticParenting #AutismAndAdvocacy #AutisticVoices

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