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Autism Parent Club

A weekly podcast by Chris and Becky Fry — parents raising a nonspeaking autistic son — covering the real experience of autism parenting with honesty, hard-won humor, and zero sugarcoating.

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About the show

Chris and Becky Fry have been in the thick of autism parenting for years — their son is nonspeaking and Level 3. Autism Parent Club is what they wish they'd had access to in the early days: real parents, real situations, no inspirational platitudes.

Episodes cover sensory battles, communication barriers, marriage under pressure, IEP meetings, insurance nightmares, the humor you need to survive, and the grief that doesn't go away. 102 episodes in, updated weekly, 5-star rated.

The same family behind this podcast also built AutismParentClub.com — both exist to make the path a little clearer for families like yours.

All episodes

102 episodes, newest first.

  1. 102Who Cares for the Caregiver?Aug 27, 2026 · 35 min
  2. 101Love Doesn't Give UpAug 20, 2026 · 35 min
  3. 100Every Autism Family Has a StoryAug 13, 2026 · 47 min
  4. 99Will The Good Times Last?Aug 6, 2026 · 47 min
  5. 98What People Don't SeeJul 30, 2026 · 47 min
  6. 97We don't have all the answers, but we'll do our best! With Lonnie and Jen WhiteJul 23, 2026 · 47 min
  7. 96Finding a Voice: AAC, Autism, and the Power of Communication with Kaelee WhiteJul 16, 2026 · 48 min
  8. 95When Help Finally Shows UpJul 9, 2026 · 30 min
  9. 94Should I Push My Autistic Child Outside Their Comfort Zone?Jul 2, 2026 · 29 min
  10. 93The Stories We Tell OurselvesJun 25, 2026 · 24 min
  11. 92Can I love my child and wish things were different?Jun 18, 2026 · 32 min
  12. 91Lessons from an Autism Mom RetreatJun 11, 2026 · 31 min
  13. 90Are you Disappearing?Jun 4, 2026 · 28 min
  14. 89Someone Goes AloneMay 28, 2026 · 19 min
  15. 88RFK Jr Autism UpdateMay 21, 2026 · 39 min
  16. 87Autism Parenting Makes You Weird (in the best way)May 14, 2026 · 30 min
  17. 86Splitting the Spectrum: Does One Autism Label Fit AllMay 7, 2026 · 28 min
  18. 85Autism Services: Hoops, Waitlists and BarriersApr 30, 2026 · 25 min
  19. 84Aggression, Communication, and the Autism Parenting RealityApr 23, 2026 · 32 min
  20. 83Why Everyone Loves Love on the the Spectrum (Season 4 Review)Apr 16, 2026 · 42 min
  21. 82Autism Parenting: A Hard Decision About PlacementApr 9, 2026 · 57 min
  22. 81No one is coming to save you: Autism parenting, burnout and finding real supportApr 2, 2026 · 30 min
  23. 80Autism and Transitions: Why They’re So Hard (and How to Make Them Easier)Mar 26, 2026 · 32 min
  24. 79Autism Sleep Struggles Are Not The Only Thing Keeping Parents Up At NightMar 19, 2026 · 34 min
  25. 78Reality of Autism ParentingMar 12, 2026 · 27 min
  26. 77Anxiety and AutismMar 5, 2026 · 28 min
  27. 76Will My Autistic Child Ever Talk? AAC, Sign Language & Communication for Non-Speaking KidsFeb 26, 2026 · 31 min
  28. 75Autism Parenting Is a Moving Target: That's Why You're Still Exhausted After a WinFeb 19, 2026 · 33 min
  29. 74Autism Parenting Aggression & Burnout: The Parts No One Talks AboutFeb 12, 2026 · 37 min
  30. 73Why Self-Care Fails Autism Parents (and What Actually Helps When You’re Burned Out)Feb 5, 2026 · 30 min
  31. 72DSPD Funding Cuts & Adult Medicaid Changes: How Autism Families Can Advocate Without Burning OutJan 29, 2026 · 37 min
  32. 71Meltdown or Something Else? Understanding Autism Meltdowns and What Autistic Behavior Is CommunicatingJan 22, 2026 · 30 min
  33. 70Autistic Barbie ControversyJan 15, 2026 · 28 min
  34. 69Rethinking the New Year with autismJan 8, 2026 · 35 min
  35. 68What 2025 Taught Us About Autism ParentingJan 1, 2026 · 25 min
  36. 67Welcome to Holland at ChristmasDec 25, 2025 · 23 min
  37. 66Surviving Holiday Break With Your Autistic ChildDec 18, 2025 · 29 min
  38. 65Finding the Perfect Christmas Gift for your Autistic ChildDec 11, 2025 · 30 min
  39. 64Thanksgiving Aftermath: Calming Autism Chaos After Holiday OverloadDec 4, 2025 · 30 min
  40. 63Autism & True Crime: Breaking Down The Carman Family Deaths — Netflix Documentary ReviewNov 27, 2025 · 41 min
  41. 62Never Empty Nesters: Midlife and AutismNov 20, 2025 · 32 min
  42. 61Autism and Toilet Training: Is there hope?Nov 13, 2025 · 35 min
  43. 60Finding Joy in AutismNov 6, 2025 · 25 min
  44. 59The Autism Guessing GameOct 30, 2025 · 35 min
  45. 58Autism Parent Burnout Is RealOct 23, 2025 · 28 min
  46. 57Should the Autism Spectrum Be Split?Oct 16, 2025 · 35 min
  47. 56Figuring Out Behavior ChangesOct 9, 2025 · 28 min
  48. 55Traveling with Autism: How We Made a Family Wedding WorkOct 2, 2025 · 32 min
  49. 54Autism, Tylenol, Leucovorin, and the Trump–RFK Jr. Press ConferenceSep 25, 2025 · 41 min
  50. 53Supporting Autistic Kids Through Scary News, Violence, and Community TraumaSep 18, 2025 · 32 min
  51. 52Our Autism Podcast Turns 1 + Free GiveawaySep 11, 2025 · 36 min
  52. 51Church and Profound AutismSep 4, 2025 · 31 min
  53. 50Autism and Doctor VisitsAug 28, 2025 · 28 min
  54. 49Back-to-School with AutismAug 21, 2025 · 28 min
  55. 48Does Parenting an Autistic Child Bring Out the Best or Worst in You?Aug 14, 2025 · 38 min
  56. 47Finding the people who lift you up with special guest Abby RyanAug 7, 2025 · 44 min
  57. 46Autism and Our Family VacationJul 31, 2025 · 47 min
  58. 45Vacation Prep for Autism FamiliesJul 24, 2025 · 28 min
  59. 44Autism Through the Eyes of an Aunt and EducatorJul 17, 2025 · 33 min
  60. 43When you don't know what to doJul 10, 2025 · 22 min
  61. 42Flipping the Script with guests Lonnie and Jennifer WhiteJul 3, 2025 · 31 min
  62. 41Profound Autism and Family GatheringsJun 26, 2025 · 34 min
  63. 40Autism Food FightsJun 19, 2025 · 32 min
  64. 39Navigating the Fast Cycles of AutismJun 12, 2025 · 28 min
  65. 38Surviving Summer Autism StyleJun 5, 2025 · 35 min
  66. 37Our Autistic Son Didn't Graduate from High SchoolMay 29, 2025 · 27 min
  67. 36Autism from a Grandparents PerspectiveMay 22, 2025 · 29 min
  68. 35#1 Mistake Autism Parents Make And What To Do About itMay 15, 2025 · 26 min
  69. 34Love, Autism, and 22 Years of UsMay 8, 2025 · 41 min
  70. 33Bracing for the Dental VisitMay 1, 2025 · 28 min
  71. 32Another Perspective on the RFK SpeechApr 24, 2025 · 47 min
  72. 31Our Take on Love on the Spectrum Season 3Apr 17, 2025 · 37 min
  73. 30Let’s talk about taking a break…Apr 10, 2025 · 27 min
  74. 29Autism Awareness vs Autism AcceptanceApr 3, 2025 · 39 min
  75. 28The Truth About MilestonesMar 27, 2025 · 27 min
  76. 27Autism and Navigating Unexpected ChangesMar 20, 2025 · 27 min
  77. 26Finding the Perfect Gift for your Autistic ChildMar 13, 2025 · 27 min
  78. 25Reviewing the Movie "The Unbreakable Boy"Mar 6, 2025 · 32 min
  79. 24What We Learned From Our Guardianship HearingFeb 27, 2025 · 25 min
  80. 23How "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins Can Be a Game Changer for Autism ParentsFeb 20, 2025 · 27 min
  81. 22The Power in Being an Autism AdvocateFeb 13, 2025 · 34 min
  82. 21Is an Emotional Support Dog for Autism a Good Idea?Feb 6, 2025 · 25 min
  83. 20How would a Federal Funding Freeze affect Autism Families?Jan 30, 2025 · 27 min
  84. 19Autism and the Ban on Red Dye #3Jan 23, 2025 · 34 min
  85. 18Autism and Telepathy: What We Think About 'The Telepathy Tapes"Jan 16, 2025 · 29 min
  86. 17Autism Parenting and Filing for GuardianshipJan 9, 2025 · 24 min
  87. 16Autism Parenting and Our Nightmare on ChristmasJan 2, 2025 · 34 min
  88. 15Autism Parenting and Sibling Connection with Special Guest Sydney FryDec 26, 2024 · 30 min
  89. 14Autism Parenting and Safety ConcernsDec 19, 2024 · 27 min
  90. 13Autism Parenting and Using Music for Sensory SupportDec 12, 2024 · 21 min
  91. 12Autism Parenting and Things We Would Do DifferentlyDec 5, 2024 · 27 min
  92. 11Autism Parenting and Managing House GuestsNov 27, 2024 · 28 min
  93. 10Autism Parenting and Physical AggressionNov 21, 2024 · 32 min
  94. 9Autism Parenting and Navigating MarriageNov 14, 2024 · 36 min
  95. 8Autism Parenting and Finding ConnectionNov 7, 2024 · 30 min
  96. 7Autism Parenting and HalloweenOct 31, 2024 · 27 min
  97. 6Autism and SchoolsOct 24, 2024 · 31 min
  98. 5Autism and MedicineOct 17, 2024 · 33 min
  99. 4Autism and Water SafetyOct 10, 2024 · 22 min
  100. 3Autism and Family DynamicsOct 3, 2024 · 30 min
  101. 2Autism DiagnosisSep 26, 2024 · 29 min
  102. 1Autism and BirthSep 17, 2024 · 21 min

Your hosts

Chris and Becky Fry are parents, advocates, and co-founders of Unabridged Life Coaching, which supports autism families navigating the long road. They also run BridgeOutlet.com — autism advocacy apparel with a mission to bring the community together.

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