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What does it really mean to see your child? 

In Episode 104, we sit down with Tyler Sansom, filmmaker behind the powerful new movie Learning You — a story about a father discovering his son, and himself, for the very first time. 

Tyler shares what inspired the film, what it was like working with actors who are living the special needs journey in real life, and why he and his team made the radical decision to donate 100% of proceeds to ACT, the nonprofit they founded to serve and encourage parents just like you. 

Grab your tissues and your people. This one's worth it. 💙

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Every autism mom and autism dad knows the look. The stare in the grocery store. The unsolicited advice from a relative. The friend who quietly stops calling. 

In this solo episode, I get honest about one of the hardest parts of special needs parenting — the judgment — and offer real, practical tools for handling it without losing yourself.

Grounded in faith and packed with encouragement, this is your reminder that you are not defined by what people see in thirty seconds. 

For every Christian parenting podcast listener who has ever felt misunderstood in this journey — this one's for you.

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What does it really feel like to grow up as the typical sibling in a special needs family? 

In this powerful follow-up to our Glass Children episode, I sit down with my oldest son Jeremiah — who grew up alongside two siblings with profound autism — for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what it cost him, what it shaped in him, and what he wishes more parents knew. 

If you're an autism mom or autism dad with typical kids in your home, this episode is for them just as much as it's for you. 

We talk about the caretaker role, feeling invisible, people-pleasing, guilt, and ultimately the unexpected gifts that come from a hard life you didn't choose.
This episode is a must-listen for any special needs parenting family.

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The scariest day of my life was the afternoon my five-year-old daughter on the spectrum went missing. The police were notified, we gathered a search party to scour the area, and an hour later we found her in a neighbor’s home, rummaging through their cupboards and playing with their poodle. I wouldn’t wish the fear that overtook me in that hour on my worst enemy. Yet, nearly half of children on the autism spectrum attempt to elope—making wandering one of the top safety concerns for autism parents 

In this episode, we share our own personal stories, discuss reasons why children on the spectrum elope, and offer practical strategies to keep them safe. If you or a loved one is a parent of a child on the spectrum, you won’t want to miss this episode. 

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In this milestone 100th episode of the Full Spectrum Parent Podcast, hosts Greg and Jessica Hurlbut break down the Trump administration's controversial September 2025 autism announcement and what it means for special needs families navigating an increasingly complex landscape of information, advice, and medical decisions.

Join us for an honest, unfiltered conversation about the recent FDA actions on leucovorin for autism speech deficits, the proposed Tylenol safety label changes for pregnant women, and what these announcements mean for parents of autistic children.
This episode offers more than clinical information—it's a conversation between two parents who understand the unique trauma of raising children with profound autism. 

We discuss the emotional toll of conflicting medical advice, the pressure of making "perfect" parenting decisions, and the isolation that comes when people want you to be "okay" but you're not.

Whether you're pregnant and worried about autism risks, parenting an autistic child and considering new treatments, or simply exhausted from navigating the special needs journey, this episode offers the understanding and support you need.
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