{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Research to Practice - The Anti-Racism Leadership Institute","title":"The Good Fight - Navigating Education, Advocacy, and Autism","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2115,"description":"The Good Fight - Navigating Education, Advocacy, and AutismGuest: Will Adams, Sr.Host: Dr. Tracey A. BensonAvailable on: Apple Podcasts · Spotify · Amazon Music · YouTubeEpisode OverviewIn this powerful episode, Dr. Tracey A. Benson sits down with Will Adams, Sr., founder and host of The Village — a podcast community built to support families raising children on the autism spectrum. Will opens up about his journey as a Black father raising his nonverbal, Level 2 autistic son, Sir William (age 7), and the community he is building so no family has to navigate autism alone.From navigating school placement decisions and fighting for proper services, to launching a nonprofit and creating a legacy for his son, Will’s story is one of love, advocacy, vulnerability, and purpose.About the GuestWill Adams, Sr. is the founder and host of The Village, a podcast and growing community dedicated to building awareness around autism — especially for Black fathers and caregivers who are too often left out of the conversation. After being laid off and searching for his purpose, Will channeled his personal experience raising his Level 2 autistic son, Sir William, into a platform for connection, education, and advocacy. He is also the founder of The Village Network, a nonprofit committed to providing resources and support to autism families.What We Cover•       Sir William’s journey: Level 2 autism, early intervention, and a milestone “Happy New Year” moment•       Navigating the public school, private school, and homeschool decision for a nonverbal child•       Why Will believes most public schools are not yet equipped to serve children on the autism spectrum•       What school leaders would need to do to earn the trust of autism families•       The 80%+ divorce rate among autism parents — and the loneliness that comes with the diagnosis•       Why Will started The Village: creating space for Black fathers to be vulnerable•       Elopement: the leading cause of death among autistic...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/-FR8KEjJfNi1ekTniwpqolbfSJbscUIX7Zx9wtmFz1A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ1OTIxLzE2OTY4/Nzg2MzEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}