How do you look after yourself? Like, seriously? Parents of autistic children often talk about the need to live a long life to be there for our children. Yet, the reality is, plenty of parents eat badly, don’t get enough exercise and put themselves last.

Fiona and Travis give themselves 100 days to go from fat to fit and take care of themselves so they can gain a new lease on life and be the best parents possible to Patch.

08 | Self-care for carers


                    
                    How do you look after yourself? Like, seriously? Parents of autistic children often talk about the need to live a long life to be there for our children. Yet, the reality is, plenty of parents eat badly, don’t get enough exercise and put themselves last.

Fiona and Travis give themselves 100 days to go from fat to fit and take care of themselves so they can gain a new lease on life and be the best parents possible to Patch.
                    
                

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                    There’s a huge focus on supporting children and teens diagnosed on the autism spectrum but what about when they grow up? Autistic adults share what’s helped them find independence and feel secure and excited about the future.

Fiona and Travis ask parents for advice on some of the toughest questions of all including how you can make sure your child will be okay when you are no longer here.
                    
                

There’s a huge focus on supporting children and teens diagnosed on the autism spectrum but what about when they grow up? Autistic adults share what’s helped them find independence and feel secure and excited about the future.

Fiona and Travis ask parents for advice on some of the toughest questions of all including how you can make sure your child will be okay when you are no longer here.

07 | When they grow up

A podcast about autism and family life. Meet Fiona and Travis, and their son Patch as they discover what an autism diagnosis means and what happens next. Let them be your guide, your community and your support network. This podcast will open your mind to all the incredible things autistic people wish the world understood.

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