Autism Dadcast Autism Dadcast Ep. 7 – Mario Kart, Meltdowns & Autistic Joy with Allan
Jun 26, 2025
This engaging conversation dives into the enchanting world of Mario Kart, showcasing how it becomes a powerful tool for a child’s engagement and communication. Allan shares heartfelt insights about his twins, contrasting Freya's sociability with Magnus's selective interactions. They explore the intricate journey of securing the right educational support and the ups and downs of navigating the EHCP process. Listeners hear about the joys of stimming, the beauty of affection in parenting, and the strengths born from fixations. It's a celebration of the unique joys and challenges of raising autistic children.
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Early Signs And Testing Struggles
- Allan describes early concerns about Magnus and the difficulties getting accurate hearing and development assessments as first-time parents.
- The family faced passive responses and repeated tests before nursery reports prompted formal assessment and action.
EHCP Language Can Hide Critical Support
- Allan found EHCP language vague and non-committal, which can leave essential support out of legally binding sections.
- He emphasises parents must learn which sections (eg. Section F) force provision and push to include key therapies.
Screens As Primary Learning Channel
- Magnus learns language and routines from videos, sometimes in other languages, showing strong visual-auditory learning preferences.
- Screen time functioned as a primary communication and teaching channel rather than a simple distraction.