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In part 2 of this episode, Shawn & Maurice discuss the silver lining or beauty they have found in caregiving.

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SUPPORT THE SHOW & EXPERIENCE UNIVERSAL DESIGN We are proud to partner with BILLY Footwear, a brand that truly embodies the spirit of Beyond the Spectrum. After a spinal cord injury, co-founder Billy Price set out to create shoes that were stylish, high-quality, and—most importantly—accessible to everyone. Get 10% OFF your purchase at checkout here: https://billyfootwear.com/?ref=beyond-the-spectrum JOIN THE DEN: MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP A dedicated space for men to find community, share experiences, and navigate the journey of life on the spectrum together. Register for our next meeting here: https://sites.google.com/view/welcometotheden/home ABOUT THIS EPISODE What does autism mean to you? In the first of a two-part episode, Shawn & Maurice have a REAL conversation about the challenges of being a parent to a child with autism, what that might look like between 2:00 AM and 3:00 PM, what it means socially, and how it's challenged their respective marriages... all the while acknowledging that the answer and experience is different for each person. Remember... you're not alone, you're one of us.

Shawn & Maurice discuss Caregiving from not only a man's perspective, but that of a black father & what that means in today's society, how it differs from other cultural perspectives & most important, the things that we all have in common.

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Shawn & Maurice each discuss what it means to them to be a man, how they each define masculinity, how society today defines both, & how it has affected they way they parent.. each as fathers to young adult men on the autism spectrum.

Susanna, Maurice, & Shawn have an open conversation about how being caregivers has & continues to affect relationhips in their lives.

Beyond the Spectrum is a mission‑driven podcast and video series that explores stewardship, gratitude, and practical frameworks for multiplying blessings across family, business, and community. Each episode blends heartfelt conversations with actionable tools, helping listeners move from reflection to repeatable routines that build trust, clarity, and connection. Rooted in inclusion and empowerment, the show invites audiences to see challenges as opportunities and to live with purpose beyond the spectrum of everyday life.