Spectrum in Camouflage

Spectrum in Camouflage

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

Recent Episodes

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...
Oct. 16, 2025

Celebrating Every Child: Simple Ways to Support Siblings of Autistic Kids

Hey, What's Up! It’s Tommy. Parenting in an autism home asks a lot from everyone. Today I talk honestly about how we try to love both of our kids well, especially our daughter Jessie as she grows up alongside her brother Wyat...
Oct. 9, 2025

Why Presuming Competence Changes Everything for Autistic Kids | E60

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. In this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage , I’m talking about something that hits close to home, presuming competence . As a dad raising an autistic child, I’ve learned that one of the most powerfu...