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The Autism Dadvocate PodcastAuthor: Paul Carroll
In this podcast, Paul Carroll, Creator & Founder of AutismDadvocate.org, discusses topics that truly matter to fathers of autistic children. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Mental Health, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Autism and Health Care: What Parents Need to Know Before the ER, the Hospital, or the Doctor's Office
Episode 57
Friday, 27 March, 2026
What should parents know before bringing an autistic child to the ER or doctor's office? This episode offers real-world strategies and expert insight to help you advocate for better care. In this episode, Paul sits down with Mojdeh Mostafavi, a Master of Public Health (MPH) candidate at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, to explore how and why the health care system often falls short for autistic patients—and what parents can do to better prepare. Drawing from both her academic training and personal experience growing up with a brother on the autism spectrum, Mojdeh offers practical, compassionate guidance for families facing medical visits, hospitalizations, and emergencies. Together, they discuss: Why traditional health care environments can be especially difficult for autistic individuals How parents can prepare for doctor's visits, procedures, and ER situations The often-overlooked transition from pediatric to adult care—and why it matters What autism-informed care really looks like (and how it benefits the whole family) Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or health care professional, this conversation will give you actionable insights to advocate more effectively and create better experiences for autistic patients.
