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For a family raising a child with special needs, life can be difficult. There are many storms to weather and struggles to address, and we often feel isolated and alone due to the nature of our circumstances. Families have a need to connect and find resources, a need to be encouraged, and a need for hope as we walk down what can be a very hard road at times. Hope on the Hard Road Special Needs Podcast was created for this purpose. Our vision is to grow a thriving community, where families with children of all ages with special needs can feel connected, be encouraged, and find hope for the road ahead.
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Aug 31, 2026
Aug 31, 2026
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Transformational Dads Series: "Hope for the Autism Dad" with Jamiel Owens
Welcome back! This episode is one you are going to want to share with every dad you know. Weare joined by Jamiel Owens — autism father, founder of the Autism Fathers Conference, andcommunity outreach specialist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.Jamiel's story is one of transformation in every sense of the word. From walking away from hisson Shane after his autism diagnosis, to becoming one of the most passionate advocates for dadsin the special needs community — his testimony will move you. We talked about fatherhood,faith, and what it looks like to show up when it's hard.Eric and I loved this conversation. Listen in to our talk with Jamiel Owens.
For a family raising a child with special needs, life can be difficult. There are many storms to weather and struggles to address, and we often feel isolated and alone due to the nature of our circumstances. Families have a need to connect and find resources, a need to be encouraged, and a need for hope as we walk down what can be a very hard road at times. Hope on the Hard Road Special Needs Podcast was created for this purpose. Our vision is to grow a thriving community, where families with children of all ages with special needs can feel connected, be encouraged, and find hope for the road ahead.
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