Autism Dadcast Autism Dadcast: Episode 20 — “Parenting in Public: Diagnosis, Doubt & The Real Shit That Matters"
Oct 13, 2025
Jamie Jewitt, a former Love Island contestant and father of three, shares his heartfelt journey of parenting his autistic daughter, Nora. He discusses the emotional rollercoaster of recognition and diagnosis, shifting from milestone fixation to celebrating small victories. Jamie reveals how social media connected him with a community, providing comfort through shared stories. He candidly addresses the challenges of public scrutiny, trolling, and fears for Nora's future, all while infusing humor into the heavy topics of parenting in the public eye.
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Finding Community Online
- Jamie found the podcast reels on social media and they provided early comfort and information during Nora's diagnosis journey.
- He credits online autism communities for helping him and Cam accept and learn about their daughter's needs.
Recalibrate Expectations
- Jamie says autism rewires parental expectations and amplifies joy in small milestones.
- He reframed progress by celebrating relative effort rather than typical timelines.
Spotting The First Signs
- Jamie describes early recognition of something 'in her eyes' and slow confirmation as development lagged.
- He calls the journey emotional but not always sad, and says Nora teaches them daily lessons.