{"podcast":{"title":"The Hidden 20%","slug":"the-hidden-20-6751677","podcast_index_feed_id":6751677,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/657b32c48f98e20016664592","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/hidden-20","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/657b32c48f98e20016664592/1727688431246-13a9e78d-6673-4702-95f5-bff12701363d.jpeg","author":"Ben Branson","episode_count":122,"summary":"Help us rewrite the future for every mind. Join the movement and donate at hidden20.org/donate The Hidden 20% is a UK-registered charity, podcast and movement rewriting the future for every mind Founded by autistic/ADHD entrepreneur Ben Branson, we find and share the truth about neurodiversity - catching society up and breaking the cycle of silence, shame and suffering. Through research, stories and science we share the truth - making the hidden visible. Each week, we speak with leading experts and lived experience voices to uncover the true scale and potential of neurodiversity - challenging myths, stereotypes and outdated systems. While others talk awareness, we demand recognition, representation and reform. Every month, more than 100,000 people turn to The Hidden 20% to learn, connect and feel seen. With your support, we can reach further, grow louder and keep amplifying the truth. Great minds think differently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-20-6751677"},"episode":{"title":"Autism Dadcast: The Untold Reality of Profound Autism Parenting","slug":"autism-dadcast-the-untold-reality-of-profound-autism-parenting","published_at":"2026-03-04T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-20-6751677/autism-dadcast-the-untold-reality-of-profound-autism-parenting","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-20-6751677","url":"https://shows.acast.com/hidden-20/episodes/autism-dad-cast-the-untold-reality","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/657b32c48f98e20016664592/e/69a70184d00500cf5201f708/media.mp3","summary":"Today Ben is joined by Andy and Gaz, hosts and founders of The Autism Dadcast Podcast, which has quickly become a vital voice for parents raising profoundly autistic children - gaining tens of thousands of followers and millions of views in just weeks. They share candid insights about parenting, grief, and the day-to-day realities of life with children who have profound autism, from navigating meltdowns and stimming to advocating in school and in public. Andy and Gaz reflect on the moments that may look small to an outsider - a smile, a new word, a shared laugh - but are in reality huge victories that shape their children’s lives and their family’s world. This episode offers quietly powerful perspectives on empathy, resilience, and the deeply human side of raising children with profound autism. Join us at  hidden20.org/donate . ________ Host: Ben Branson Production Manager: Phoebe De Leiburné Video Editor: James Scriven Social Media Manager: Charlie Young Music: Jackson Greenberg Head of Marketing: Kristen Fuller 00:00 Introduction 1:03 Why Andy & Gaz Created the Autism Dadcast Podcast 4:44 Parenting Profoundly Autistic Children: Gaz & Andy’s Lived Experience 16:40 Processing Grief & Parenting Expectations for ND Children 23:40 Public Reactions to Autistic Meltdowns, Stimming & Neurodivergence 28:57 Being an Autism Dad: Advocating & Speaking Up on Parenting Challenges 33:29 Home Life vs School Masking: Supporting Autistic Kids Authentically 35:44 Understanding the Term “Profoundly Autistic” in Daily Life 41:36 Lessons Learned: How Andy & Gaz Navigate ND Parenting 47:06 Adjusting Life Around Autism: What Feels “Normal” Now? 54:12 The Future of Autism Dadcast & Growing Community Impact 56:06 Top 3 Parenting Tips for Raising Autistic Child…","meta_description":"Today Ben is joined by Andy and Gaz, hosts and founders of The Autism Dadcast Podcast, which has quickly become a vital voice for parents raising profound…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3982,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hidden-20-6751677/episodes/autism-dadcast-the-untold-reality-of-profound-autism-parenting/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-20-6751677/autism-dadcast-the-untold-reality-of-profound-autism-parenting.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}