Episodes

What's Up? It's Tommy with Spectrum in Camouflage ! In this episode, I reflect on navigating family gatherings during the holiday season as a parent of an autistic child. With Thanksgiving upon us, I share insights on managin...

In this episode of Spectrum and Camouflage , I discuss MTHFR gene mutations and their potential impact on health—both for us as caregivers and for our children. While this episode gets a little more technical than usual, it’s...

In this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage , I take a slight detour to discuss an important topic: mental strength and personal growth. Drawing from Ed Mylett’s book Max Out Your Life , I share insights that have deeply impact...

In this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage , I focus on the growing burnout crisis affecting special education teachers and the need for more support from the entire community. As the father of an autistic child, I understand ...

In this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage , I wrap up stories from my recent Colorado hunting trip and delve into the importance of giving yourself grace as a parent—especially when raising a special needs child. Through pers...

Today, I reflect on powerful lessons learned from a hunting trip in Colorado and how they apply to parenting, especially as a parent of a special needs child. I share a story about my friend’s perseverance in hunting and how ...

In this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage, I recorded from a hunting trip in Colorado and discussed how anxieties and fears can drain our energy before an event even starts. I also shared personal struggles with long road tri...

Episode Summary: In this episode I take a deep dive into how diet changes have impacted our autism journey with Wyatt. From going gluten-free to cutting out dairy and sugar, I share our personal experiences and the significan...

Love and Laughter: Creating Special Moments in the Everyday Struggles In this episode, I’m opening up about the real-life challenges of parenting a child with autism and how tough it can be to navigate modern lifestyle expect...

In this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage , I open up about the real challenges of navigating the school system while raising an autistic child. From the early days of preschool, dealing with mixed diagnoses, and the ups and ...

In this episode of Spectrum in Camouflage, I dive into the balancing act of family life, raising an autistic child, and finding time for my personal passion—hunting. I share an honest and raw reflection on a recent hunting tr...

Hey everyone! In today’s episode, I’m reflecting on the importance of family support, building mental strength, and facing challenges head-on. As I prepare for my annual hunting trip to Colorado, I share how these trips have ...

In this episode, I dive into the topic of mental health—though I prefer to call it "mental strength"—especially in the context of raising a child with autism. I share some personal struggles, including anxiety, stress, and pa...

Welcome to the first episode of Spectrum in Camouflage , a podcast that explores life on the spectrum through the unique lens of host Tommy Rhine. Tommy is not only the dad of Wyatt, a bright and energetic child with autism, ...