John Fela on Fatherhood, Autism, and Building Community | Real Talk with a Special Needs Dad

What happens when your child is diagnosed with severe autism—and you feel totally unprepared to be the father he needs?

In this heartfelt episode of Dad Hat Shenanigans, host Brent D sits down with John Fell—a father, educator, and disability advocate—to explore the real-life journey of parenting a non-verbal autistic child. From chaotic dad stories to the isolation of special needs parenting, John shares the struggles and triumphs that shaped his mission to support other dads. Discover how he built community, found his purpose, and became the “Swiss Army Knife” of disability advocacy.

👉 Learn how John built a community for dads like him
👉 Discover the truth about parenting a neurodivergent child
👉 Hear how faith and vulnerability changed everything

🔗 Learn more about John: http://johnfella.com
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