# When Autism Changes Everything: A Father’s Story of Growth and Hope with Harry Psaros, Episode #181

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Podcast: [The Child Psych Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-child-psych-podcast-5748916)
Published: 2026-05-06T11:39:28+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1859

## Resource

In this deeply honest and powerful conversation, we sit down with Harry Psaros, author of From Struggle to Strength: A Father’s Journey with Autism, to explore a perspective that is often missing in conversations around autism, the father’s experience. Harry shares his personal journey from denial to acceptance after his son’s autism diagnosis, opening up about the confusion, resistance, and emotional struggle many parents quietly face. Like many fathers, he initially found it difficult to fully embrace the diagnosis, a reality he now speaks openly about to help other families feel less alone. Through vulnerability and reflection, Harry offers insight into what helped him shift his mindset, strengthen his role as a parent, and become a more connected and supportive father. His story is not about perfection or quick fixes, but about growth, resilience, and the power of showing up, even when it is hard. This episode is especially meaningful for parents navigating a new diagnosis, families experiencing disconnection, or anyone wanting to better understand the emotional journey behind raising a child on the spectrum. In this episode, we explore: • The emotional reality of receiving an autism diagnosis as a parent • Why some fathers struggle with acceptance and how to support them • The shift from resistance to connection • Building a united, supportive family approach • How mindset, hope, and small steps can transform the journey This is a conversation about honesty, growth, and the kind of parenting that evolves through challenge, connection, and love. To learn more about Harry, please click here: https://www.harrypsaros.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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