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Dad to Dad PodcastFathers mentoring fathers of kids with special needs - presented by the Special Fathers Network. Author: David Hirsch
Fathers mentoring fathers of kids with special needs - presented by the Special Fathers Network. Host David Hirsch interviews some amazing fathers of kids with special needs. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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SFN Dad To Dad 455 - Pat Coskran of Valencia, CA, a Retired SpEd Teacher, Special Olympics Coach, Author & Father of a Son With ASD - Part 2
Friday, 6 November, 2026
Our guest this week is Pat Coskran of Valencia, CA, a retired special education teacher, Special Olympics coach, author and father of two including a son with Autism. Part #2.Pat and his wife, Linda, have been married for 54 years and are the proud parents of two children: Shannon (42) and Sean (40) who has Autism. In addition to learning about Pat's expereince as a Special Education teacher we learn about a few organizations that have played an instrumental role for Sean, including: Carousel Ranch, therapeutic riding center, Special Olympics, and Tectonic Fitness GymPat is also the athour of the book:Growing Up With Sean: Learning To See The World Through My Son’s Eyes. It's an inspiring story about a father's commitment to his children and service to others all on this episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – (661) 478-8569Email – pcoskran@gmail.comHouge Janssens Syndrome #2 – https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/17803/houge-janssens-syndrome-2Book – Growing Up With Sean: https://tinyurl.com/yt6raw8eRegiister for the 8am CT November 14, 2026 SFN Mastermind Group Informaiton Zoom - Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QIoLXO4IQI2OZY63KkiZsg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child’s diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/
