Spectrum in Camouflage

Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy.There is a lot happening right now around childhood vaccines, autism, and the role parents have in making medical decisions for their kids, and for me, this conversation is deeply personal. I'm sharing why the possibility of changes to federal vaccine recommendations and the MMR schedule hits me so hard after watching my son experience a dramatic regression in his...

Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy.There are parts of autism parenting that people just don't see, especially when you're trying to be a dad, provide for your family, and make sure your child gets every opportunity possible. In this episode, I'm catching up with my good friend Chris from Autism Dad Memes about that constant balance between working, being present, caring for our kids, and carrying fears...

Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy.There are some episodes that are harder to record than others, and this is one of them. Today I'm talking about a story that hit incredibly close to home as the father of an 11-year-old non-speaking autistic son. The heartbreaking loss of Parker Wells reminded me that one of the greatest fears in autism parenting is that a child who elopes could disappear in a matter of...

Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy.If you're living through sleepless nights with your autistic child, I want you to know something right away. You're not alone, and there is hope.In this episode, Kailee and I open up about one of the hardest seasons we've ever faced as parents. For years, sleep felt impossible. We dealt with endless nighttime wakeups, anxiety, exhaustion, bedtime battles, and wondering...

Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy. Today I had the privilege of sitting down with fellow special needs dad, Evan Rosenblum. You may recognize Evan from his years as an executive producer at TMZ, but behind that successful career is a father whose life changed forever when his daughter Sydney was born at just 25 weeks. She lives with severe cerebral palsy and is nonverbal, yet her life is filled with...

Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy.I honestly can't believe we're celebrating 100 episodes of Spectrum in Camouflage. What started as a simple idea has become something much bigger than I ever imagined. Looking back over these past two years, I'm incredibly thankful for everyone who has listened, shared an episode, or reached out with your own story.In this special episode, Kailee and I reflect on how...

Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy.I hope you're having a great week! This episode is a little different because Kailee joins me to look back on one of the busiest and most emotional weekends of our year. We talk about our hometown festival, our annual 5K for Autism, raising a child with profound autism, and learning to let go of unrealistic expectations.If you've ever felt like your family's life...

Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy.Happy Independence Day! I hope you and your family have an incredible Fourth of July weekend.This week, I'm sharing a little bit of what's happening in our world as our hometown Fireman's Festival kicks off. Serving our community has always filled me with purpose, and it's a reminder that investing in the next generation matters.More importantly, I want to share some...

Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy.Happy Friday! I hope you've had an incredible week. Around here, summer is flying by. Between getting ready for our hometown Fireman's Festival, planning our Autism 5K, and spending time with family, life has been full. It reminded me how important community really is and how much serving others fills our hearts.This week, I watched a video by Dr. Johnny Miles that...

Hey, What's Up! It's Tommy.This week, Kailee joins me again for a conversation about one of the hardest questions parents ask themselves: "Why?"Why our child? Why our family? Why does life sometimes feel so unfair?As parents raising a child with profound needs, we know firsthand how easy it is to get stuck in the endless cycle of asking questions that may never have answers. We also know how...