Episode

Autism Dad Opens Up: Potty Training at 12, Pringle Snobs & Co-Parenting Freddie

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We're Not Your Typical Podcast
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Jul 13, 2026
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Summary

A rare and honest conversation with a dad on the spectrum-parenting journey. In this episode, we sit down with Glenn (with two Ns!), known online as @AutismWithFreddie, for a refreshingly honest chat about raising his 14-year-old son Freddie, who is autistic and non/pre-verbal. We talk about: 🍼 The years-long journey to potty training success 🐷 Freddie's unshakeable love of Peppa Pig (even at 14!) 🥔 Being a certified "Pringles snob" and other sensory food quirks 💔 Denial after diagnosis, and why so many marriages struggle after an autism diagnosis 👨‍👧‍👦 Co-parenting, respite, and why some dads stay quiet about it all 🎭 An unforgettable sensory-friendly trip to see The Lion King 🗣️ Why dad voices are so underrepresented in the SEN/autism community and why that needs to change Glenn isn't a professional or an "agony uncle" he's just a dad living it every day, and his honesty, humour, and heart make this one of our most relatable episodes yet. 💬 If you're a dad raising a child with additional needs and have felt alone in it Glenn's DMs (and ours) are always open. 📌 Follow Glenn: @AutismWithFreddie🧡 Support the podcast: Join our Patreon community for weekly bonus episodes🎧 New episodes every week subscribe & turn on notifications! Sponsored by B and W https://www.blackandwhitebridging.co.uk/ Patreon Link: https://patreon.com/NotYourTypical?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink #AutismDad #AutismAwareness #ParentingAutism #SENParenting #AutismJourney #SpecialNeedsParenting #NonverbalAutism #AutismPodcast #DadsOfAutism #NeurodivergentFamily Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.