E89: Autism and Special Parenting - Interview with Jude Morrow, Author, and Speaker

What’s life’s like be for an autistic person when they grow older?

Our guest for today on the Fire In The Belly Podcast, is Jude Morrow, a Speaker, an Author, and a Social Worker whose advocacy is to bring awareness to autism.

Jude is diagnosed with Asperger Type Autism. And if he’s being honest, he’s experienced the unkindness in this world because of having such condition. So, in this episode, he puts everything into perspective for people like him, their families, and everyone else who just wants to be informed about it.

There should be no need to exclude anyone. People with autism can have a happy family, careers and successful businesses too! Get inspired when you tune in.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The worst feeling in the world is to be treated as an outcast. This is what living with autism has been like in this society for most, Jude has experienced it first-hand.

Autistic people are different, but they deserve to have a normal life too. If more would learn more about autism, it would be easy for them to adjust to their environment.

Jude is lucky to have found his voice now to bring awareness about autism. He has been using different platforms – books, blogs, speaking events, podcasts, etc. If you feel you know little, then approach experts and/or seek for resources.
Jude believes his strength as a social worker is having a sensible discernment on things presented in front of him. Listen to your emotional heart and your logical mind. It has to be BOTH.
Aside from maintaining a successful and fulfilling career, Jude is also a hands-on parent to his wonderful kid, Ethan. This is something other people don’t believe that can happen. An autistic parent is no different from a normal parent at all. They both can equally provide for the needs of their child.

BEST MOMENTS

“Autism… is not a disease that needs to be cured.”
“I am always good at working with people because I can see things objectively.”
“I just wanted to be anyone else; I just wanted to be part of the gang.”
“My brain only goes at two speeds and it’s in the speed of light which is 186,282 miles per second or ‘stop/sleep’.”

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Read Why Does Daddy Always Look So Sad? By Jude Morrow. Order it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Does-Daddy-Always-Look/dp/158270757X
Subscribe to Fire In The Belly Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fire-in-the-belly/id1499375061)!

ABOUT THE GUEST

Who better to speak about autism than an autistic person? Jude Morrow uses his proud autistic voice to prevent autistic children and teens from being ashamed of who they are, inspire parents, and change the perspectives of professionals working with autistic people. Jude teaches autistic people, their families, and professionals that autistic people can grow to live happy and successful lives.

(Source: https://www.judemorrow.com/)

Contact Jude Morrow: https://www.judemorrow.com/contact
Jude’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judemorrow/
Jude’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judemorrowauthor/
Jude’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/JudeMorrow10

ABOUT THE HOST

The ‘Mighty Pete Lonton’ from the ‘Mighty 247’ company is your main host of ‘Fire In The Belly’. 

Pete is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Coach, Property Investor, and father of 3 beautiful girls. Pete’s background is in Project Management and Property, but his true passion is the ‘Fire in The Belly’ project itself. His mission is to help others find their potential and become the mightiest version of themselves. Pete openly talks about losing both of his parents, suffering periods of depression, business downturn and burn-out, and ultimately his years spent not stoking ‘Fire In the Belly’. In 2017, at 37 years of age that changed, and he is now on a journey of learning, growing, accepting, and inspiring others.

Pete can connect with people and intuitively asks questions to reveal a person’s passion and discover how to live their mightiest life. The true power of ‘Fire In The Belly’ is the Q&A’s - Questions and Actions!

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