--- title: 'Being Dad: Fathers reflect on raising autistic children' url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/being-dad-fathers-reflect-on-raising-autistic-children' markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/being-dad-fathers-reflect-on-raising-autistic-children.md' date: '2026-03-08' description: 'The stress, demands and worry of parenting a child with additional needs can be tough and can test the most resilient of parents. It is important that parents look for support if and when they can. This can take the form of family and friends or the school. There are also parent support groups, which can make you feel less alone. It’s fair to say that it is often mums who join support groups and who support services communicate with. So, what if you’re a dad? Three dads share their thoughts about family life as a carer.' taxonomy: category: - Neurodivergence tag: - 'Home Life' - Autism - 'Lived Experience' type: - Video contributor: - 'Will Fielding' --- # Fathers on Caring [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ Autism ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Autism) [ Lived Experience ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Lived%20Experience) [ ![Nip in the Bud](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/themes/nitb/images/logos/round-logo.png) ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us "About Nip in the Bud") Duration: 0h 4m 18s Published: March 2023 Produced and Directed by: [Will Fielding](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/will-fielding) #### Warning: Please note – some images and content may be upsetting or disturbing. This film is not intended to be watched by children The stress, demands and worry of parenting a child with additional needs can be tough and can test the most resilient of parents. It is important that parents look for support if and when they can. This can take the form of family and friends or the school. There are also parent support groups, which can make you feel less alone. It’s fair to say that it is often mums who join support groups and who support services communicate with. So, what if you’re a dad? Three dads share their thoughts about family life as a carer. --- Was this helpful? 0 0 Share: [ Previous Post](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/living-with-autism-dan-and-charlie) [Next Post ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/tips-for-teachers/autism-spectrum-tips-for-teachers) #### Other Related Posts: ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/02.autism/raising-an-autistic-child/autism-carrie-and-david-14.jpg) ### Video: Raising an autistic child [Video: Raising an autistic child](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/raising-an-autistic-child) Carrie and David describe how their happy child began to feel excluded and different when they started school. The outside world is so structured towards… [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ Autism ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Autism) [ Lived Experience ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Lived%20Experience) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/02.autism/living-with-autism-dan-and-charlie/charlie-talks-about-autism.jpg) ### Video: Living with Autism: Dan & Charlie [Video: Living with Autism: Dan & Charlie](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/living-with-autism-dan-and-charlie) Dan tells us how his 9-year-old son Charlie was diagnosed as autistic and what his has meant for their daily life. [ Home Life ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Home%20Life) [ Autism ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Autism) [ Lived Experience ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Lived%20Experience) ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/how-to-celebrate-neurodiversity-and-learn-from-our-children/diversity-celebration.jpg) ### Podcast: How to celebrate neurodiversity and learn from our children [Podcast: How to celebrate neurodiversity and learn from our children](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/how-to-celebrate-neurodiversity-and-learn-from-our-children) How to celebrate neurodiversity and learn from our children [ ADHD ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:ADHD) [ Autism ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Autism) [ Dyspraxia ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Dyspraxia) [ Dyslexia ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Dyslexia) [ Dyscalculia ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Dyscalculia) --- ## Navigation - Parent: [Autism](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism.md) - Previous: [Autism Spectrum: Tips for Teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/tips-for-teachers/autism-spectrum-tips-for-teachers.md) - Next: [Living with Autism: Dan & Charlie](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism/living-with-autism-dan-and-charlie.md)